When I log into iChat and change the name from "View as Handle" to "View as Name," the name is not my name. It is my brother's name and this is my mac. How do I change this?

I don't know how this happened. I just started using iChat today and it showed my brother name when I logged into my own AIM account on my own MacBook Pro and I want to change it because it's not my name.

Even if you put a credit or debit card on file with iTunes it will still use your balance FIRST.
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Hi,
As the Other threads suggests I would check the Date and Time settings on the Mac and compare that with the settings in the router.
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EDIT
Also Add a Public DNS server to your System Preferences> Network > Advanced Button > DNS tab
A Google one such as 8.8.4.4 or 8.8.8.8 seem to work well for most people
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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-create-screenshot-my-problem
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HI,
I have an Apple ID that is a email from an Dial up service I once used.
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