Gerätename

device name

noun geh-RAET-eh-nah-meh Rare

Also means

hostname

Usage Note

Gerätename is the name assigned to a device on a network or in system settings. Changing the Gerätename is one of the first steps when setting up a new smartphone or laptop so it is recognisable in the network.

Examples

"Du kannst den Gerätenamen in den Systemeinstellungen anpassen."

Natural Translation

You can change the device name in the system settings.

Literal Translation

You can the device-name in the system-settings adjust.

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