I forgot my username for my iMac

Hi,
I am completely untechnical, so please help me in simple language!!
I just returned from vacation and my MacBook had run out of battery.
I haven't signed in for ages, as it was always turned on up til now and I had no need to sign in.
I had to change my old login , or username, when I upgraded my Mac, which is why I now cannot remember the new one. Lost the paper I wrote it down on.
I can't sign in, as I can't remember the login name. I am pretty sure I kept the old password.
I can't see the two accounts I know are registered on the grey surface face.
I can only see a box saying name, and one saying password.
How can I find the name of my account?
I would appreciate any help.
Thx!

mdriver23 wrote:
i am encountering the same problem is there any way how i can fix it myself without having to waste so much time on the over-the-phone support. It just takes too much time and i would just like to change the email settings, taking off my old email (On which i am getting endless loads of spam) and enter my current email adress.
HI and Welcome to the Forums!
There are about 6 different problems that were discussed in this thread -- I'd request that you open a new thread and specify exactly which issues you are having, what you have already attempted, and what the results were. Then we can provide you with assistance that is targeted specifically for you.
Cheers!
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they just want money but no support !
And evertime i contact them to get the username , they say no its not our problem we cant fix it , we'll call u later and they never call !
i talked to them again today , they keep saying that's ur problem we cant do anything for you , and we cant get ur username back , this is the first time we hear about this issue.
and please now i want to add and delete emails , i cant ! i just can get the password from : http://mtc.kw.blackberry.com/ when i put my pin ! but i cant get the username !
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mdriver23 wrote:
i am encountering the same problem is there any way how i can fix it myself without having to waste so much time on the over-the-phone support. It just takes too much time and i would just like to change the email settings, taking off my old email (On which i am getting endless loads of spam) and enter my current email adress.
HI and Welcome to the Forums!
There are about 6 different problems that were discussed in this thread -- I'd request that you open a new thread and specify exactly which issues you are having, what you have already attempted, and what the results were. Then we can provide you with assistance that is targeted specifically for you.
Cheers!
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If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the button inside of their post. Please click here and read, along with the threads to which it links, for helpful information to guide you as you proceed. I always recommend that you treat your BlackBerry like any other computing device, including using a regular backup schedule...click here for an article with instructions.
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