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Kobi T
Asked: 2016-04-23 06:20:43 +0800 CST

How can I change the wireless name of my computer?

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How can I change the name of my PC that the router sees when I'm connected (in attached devices)? (Without changing username)

Edit (clarification): Currently, when I connect my laptop wirelessly to a router, it's possible to see my computer's name (an thus my own name, since it's <myname>-XPS-13-9343) via the attached devices screen in the router configuration panel. I want to change the way that my computer is seen to the outside world (for shake of privacy).

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  1. Your pc name is saved in /etc/hostname & /etc/hosts files.
    On a Terminal, type sudo gedit /etc/hostname command and change the pc name.
    Also, change the hostname in sudo gedit /etc/hosts "first line is 127.0.0.1 localhost , second line is 127.0.0.1 "YOUR PC NAME".
    Then type this command sudo service hostname restart to restart the service. your PC name is changed.

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