OS & Networking
Commonly used DNS records in a Business operation
Any business expecting to make an online presence requires a fair understanding of how DNS (known as Domain Name System) functions. DNS is a simplified directory full of records handling queries from users who try to reach a business (through an email, website or contact page). DNS ultimately reveals which part of the business services [...]
Split DNS – Explained
In one of my previous post about setting up Zimbra mail server application, I’ve mentioned about configuring a Split DNS (local DNS) server using bind9 on server itself. In this article I’ll explain why is it important to a mail server and how it works. Before we go into detail, you should have a good understanding of DNS [...]
Facebook Messenger for Windows [An experience]
Facebook, a well known social networking website which was launched back in 2004. I guess this site doesn’t need an introduction. As you know, now almost 90% of the world is using Facebook & even our grandparents may have their own profiles created (just saying). Facebook has over 900 million active users now & more than [...]
Use the Internet wisely & Stay safe from DNS Changer malware
Hello Folks, Once again, I’m back with another piece of information which is useful for the users. Almost all the internet audience will be targeted on this since it’s a privacy & protecting your self over the internet. Okay!! Today’s topic is about the famous malware which is spreading over the [...]
How Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Works
Followed by azker‘s article on OSI model Part-1 and Part-2. In this article I will explain what this ARP and why it’s important to know about it. In OSI Layers you see there are two types of addresses in OSI model. Network layer contains IP address and Datalink layer contains MAC address. When I was learning OSI Layers this [...]
Network Layers (OSI Model) :: Explained [Part 2]
Have you missed the 1st part.. Read -> PART 1 Assuming you’ve read Part 01, I’m continuing to explain by expanding this article.. 🙂 Alright!! I hope you’ve got to learn something about OSI model as we now going to learn about the networking layers which defines this model. As I’ve explained, there are seven [...]
Network Layers (OSI Model) :: Explained [Part 1]
Hmm!! Network layers… *sigh*… 😕 But, what the he*k is this OSI model & why….??!?!? Hehe… Jus’ chill out & take sometime to read this article if you love to study about networking… Alright!!! now we’ll start moving on to the topic… Okay, now if you’re a networking dude [...]
USB Tethering with Windows XP :: Android
At present; almost all smart-devices support sharing the DATA internet from the phone to PC. When it comes to Android you’re be able to share your Googleâ„¢ Androidâ„¢ device’s mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable or via Bluetooth: and “this is called tethering“. In order to start the service, [...]
Make your Home Server using Dynamic DNS
The purpose of this article is to explain about Dynamic DNS and it’s usage. I’ll walk through by setting up Dynamic DNS system for your server. What is Dynamic DNS and how it works In short it’s the replacement for the requirement of static IP. First you need to understand how DNS works, check out this [...]
Understanding Disk types & its benefits in windows environment [beyond the storage]
These are the disk storage types you use to see on windows environment. As a Microsoft user we knows only to format, copy/paste & store DATA’s within the hard disk. But, we never knew what actually can we do using these disk types or what benefit does it offer for it’s users. Well, there are two types of disk storage [...]