Ubuntu: Generic Hints Tweaks and Tips

Change The Hostname (What The PC Is Called)

The name needs to be changed in the 'hostname' and 'hosts' files.

Open a terminal, type:


 * ~$ sudo nano /etc/hostname

Edit the name displayed and required, save changes (CTRL+o) then exit (CTRL+x)


 * ~$ sudo nano /etc/hosts

Edit the system name to match that which was entered in the 'hostname' file, save changes (CTRL+o) then exit (CTRL+x)

Exit the terminal and reboot the system.