IMacs show up as PC's rather than Macs in sidebar -

It's only occurred recently and I can't remember what I might have done to bring this about. But certain Macs on my home network appear as "Kind: PC Server" in the sidebar.
I have checked that they are all on the same DNS settings, same network, and File sharing settings have been taken through all available concoctions to no avail.
Any help please? I'm sure it's something simple but have failed to find it.
Many thanks
Chris

Not really no. I can't screenshare - and basically I can't live with it not running right. They all played nice until I spent 3 days getting rid of Mavericks off one of them. Exorcising **** would have been easier and more pleasant.
It has left a trail of disruption I have never previously experienced in all my years of running Apple stuff. I am hoping this is the last puzzle before I can get back to normal.
I'll try your suggestion of PRAM reset, but please remind me of "SMC" reset if you don't mind?
Many thanks
I can not believe my post was censored for typing the opposite of Heaven. Oh dear what have we come to Apple?
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