Google is giving your Chromebook the nerdiest possible customization - Android Police
Right now, it's a hassle to even identify your Chromebook on your local network because Chrome OS doesn't broadcast your device's hostname — a unique label that helps it stand out.
Back in October, Chrome Story uncovered ongoing work that would allow a user to change their Chromebook's hostname directly from system preferences — no Admin Console needed.Enables the ability to set the Chrome OS hostname, the name of the device that is exposed to the local network — Chrome OS.Troubleshooting wireless issues on my Chromebook has occasionally proved to be a challenging ordeal thanks to a bunch of wireless devices in my household, and it's a pain to remember what my laptop's IP address is
With a unique name, I can find my device on the network easily, without having to hop into my Chromebook's network settings or mess around with crosh