How to Setup a DNS server with BIND on Windows 7 (Part 2)

..continued from Part 1.

 

Setup

 

Configuration Files

1 . Now this is the hardest part of the tutorial. Firstly download file called named.root from

ftp://ftp.internic.net/domain/

2 . Copy the downloaded file to the DNS\etc folder.Depending on your Windows version, for 32 bit the location is

C:\Windows\System32\dns\etc

and for Windows 64 bit

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\dns\etc

3 . We will generate a BIND key by running:

rndc-confgen -a

4 . Next . . . → Read More: How to Setup a DNS server with BIND on Windows 7 (Part 2)

How to Setup a DNS server with BIND on Windows 7 (Part 1)

Content

Introduction
Objective
Checklist / Item required
Steps
Result
Conclusion

 

Introduction

BIND is also open source software that implements the Domain Name System (DNS) protocols. You can run your own DNS server for your own purpose or for enhancing your internet experience.

 

Objective

At the end of this howto, you will be able to host your own DNS server on which you can use to speedup . . . → Read More: How to Setup a DNS server with BIND on Windows 7 (Part 1)

My experience with Malaysia wireless broadband

I wanted to share my personal experiences with reader on three of Malaysia’s major telco provider. Let’s start with number one.

Celcom broadband

I have been using Celcom broadband for the longest time, from 2008-2010. It was a costly move from me having spend RM400 for the 3g modem alone. The speed if I’m not mistaken is 512 . . . → Read More: My experience with Malaysia wireless broadband

Xperia X8 battery capacity tweak

Introduction

I have been inspecting the Xperia X8 build.prop file when I realize that the battery capacity parameter was not the same as my hardware listed.

The build.prop has  been changed after the Eclair update and SE developer may have change the value for compatibility among all region handset. In Android 1.6 version, the battery capacity was set . . . → Read More: Xperia X8 battery capacity tweak

How to increase LCD density in Xperia X8

Introduction

In other word, increasing the screen resolution of your android screen. The advantage is that more text can be viewed on the screen and less scrolling is needed. I find that the LCD Density of 140 works best for X8, instead of the original 160.

 

Requirement

Rooted device
Root explorer android application
Android ADB
Notepad+ windows application

 

Procedure

 

1. Connect your device, turn . . . → Read More: How to increase LCD density in Xperia X8

How to back up windows user profile the easy way.

Introduction

It is always a good idea to back up your windows user profiles just in case your computer stopped working. Much better if you can store it off site and this will make restoring the system painless. In windows 7, the user profiles is stored in C:\Users\username.

 

How it works

Best summarize in a diagram below.

| user profile . . . → Read More: How to back up windows user profile the easy way.

Optimize Your AMD Raid Array for Speed and Stability.

Introduction

Having used the AMD raid setup for 6 month, I have discovered the settings that work best for me. I have done comparison graph using hard disk benchmark software before and after the settings. However I will not post any benchmarks here since I dont intend to mess around my perfectly setup system now. This guide . . . → Read More: Optimize Your AMD Raid Array for Speed and Stability.

Step by step tutorial – Enable JIT Compiler for Xperia X8 / W8

Introduction

The Just In Time (JIT) compiler is an android system optimization component. Enabling JIT in your device will improve your Android experience in terms of speed and smoothness. Some say it even extends your battery life. By the time this tutorial is created, the Android version for X8 is 2.1.

Objective

At the end of this tutorial, you . . . → Read More: Step by step tutorial – Enable JIT Compiler for Xperia X8 / W8

Fix for wireless mouse stutters

I have accidentally discovered the fix for this issue I am having. At first I thought my cheapo wireless mouse is bad because I have put a fresh new battery and yet it the mouse pointer movement is jerky again. FYI, I am using Aluminium ATX tower and the USB wireless mouse adapter is behind the . . . → Read More: Fix for wireless mouse stutters

How to Forward Calls on Android phone using built-in features

Introduction

Call forwarding is a feature provided by Telco company so that you can forward incoming calls from your cellphone to other contact number. This feature is Telco dependend, so it may not be available on your phone.

If you have a secondary phone that you carry everywhere as a backup, it is always  a good idea to . . . → Read More: How to Forward Calls on Android phone using built-in features