HackitZ Blog

Ok I have not really added much here on the blog and as you can see have not had much if any feedback. As this is ok and i really never got into using blogs. I have decided to add the ability to comment directly on the website where i feel it apprpriate and will most likley add to this as times on.

Thanks

HackitZ

Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907

Nicely done Google!!!!!!!!

If you read my guide about the Sony Ericsson x1 and followed the steps to upgrade and we're or are happy with the X1, you better sit down before you read any more.

I just picked up the Sony ericsson X10 from rogers and will be honest and say the phone is big! I tend to like more compact phones like SE C905 (110 mm x 50 mm). The X10 is much bigger (119 mm x 63 mm) than what i like or am use to, but it was not long before I realized the size was not really that bad.  The best part is the new X10 comes with android and i can say android is awsome!!!

 

Ok now down to the reason I want to share this with the world, I love android and can't wait to see all the new hardware thats made for it. I have never owned an iPhone but did buy one for my dad in december and as nice at the iPhone is, I really don't care for it. I have jailbroken my Dad's iPhone and yes this makes it a little better but still you tied to itunes and this is not something I will ever get over. Android on the other hand is like and iphone on massive steroids, i can change and customize this phone to look like almost  anything even an iPhone (but why L0L). The software development coming out of the android market is getting better all the time, lots of the cool must have pieces of software are free!!!!!

The more I play with this phone the more I love the Android OS, but I must leave now and Root my phone. Click the link above to see what rooting as all about.

talk to yah later...

Link: http://www.hackitz.ca/downloads

In anticipation of the Rampage, Evans fight this weekend I have added a few more UFC wallpapers.

The wallpapers don't reflect either rampage or evans, just have UFC on the brain and like the flames want to see Evans get burned by Rampage.

Post back here if you like the wallpapers, or just want to stick up for Evans. L0L

Link: http://www.hackitz.ca/downloads

Have you ever used rainmeter?

Rainmeter is like a desktop widget that can be customized and has lots of skins, Just google rainmeter.

The best part is, Rainmeter's free..

I love free software and will always add what I feel is good and worthwhile..any ways this is not the purpose of this post.

 

As I was about to say, I have been using rainmeter for a while now and have really only used skins created by others, a few tweaks here a few tweaks there and there you have it. Well I finally bit the bullet and made a skin.

Click the link above and give it a try..

Link: http://www.dexpot.de/

Have you been like me and tried a few virtual desktop mangers and only to find out that the goods ones cost money and the free ones are just ok?

Well let me tell you that I have just found the holy grail for a free virtual desktop manger for windows 7.

not only is this software compatiable with windows 7, it has more options than most paid versions. Not to mention the 3d spin that is just cooooooollllll.

The little gem is called Dexpot, and yes this is the holy grail as far as virtual desktop managers.

Link: http://www.hackitz.ca/guide

Understanding Networking Basics

Just the Fundamentals

I get asked a lot about networking and how is the best way to network your house. Well the answer to that question is full of different answers as everyone has different needs and reason for setting up a home network. The good news is all new routers walk you through the process and you really don’t need to understand any of it to have a working home network. Unless something goes wrong you are pretty much good to go. So if you have ever had issue’s with your home network or just want to learn the basics of how the internet and networking works continue reading.

FYI, this is a guide on the networking terms and how it relates to the internet and networking, the purpose is to give you the building blocks on getting started with understanding networking. I was the head networking Tech for apple for several years and found most people we're missing the basics (fundimentals) of Networking/Internet.

If you would like more info or have a question feel free to contact me or post your question on the blog.

DHCP

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, this is the meaning of the acronym.
• What is DHCP? Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that a PC, Macintosh, Linux host, etc... Can use to automatically obtain an IP number over the network from a DHCP server. It allows users to travel to different subnets without having to manually type in a new IP number, gateway, etc... For each subnet.
• When a customer has a cable connection you would be setting up their network using DHCP. So the router will be set as DHCP and all the computers will join the network using DHCP.

PPPOE

• Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, this is the meaning of the acronym.
• PPPoE is a specification for connecting you to the interent, so with pppoe your usage is traked by your user name and password. This is usually preset into the modem and unless you know it exsists might never know to look for it.
• PPPoE can be setup with a router a few differtent ways, but I recommend setting your router to use PPPOE.
• To setup you router to use PPPOE, you will need the user name and password that is on the modem. If you are not sure where to get this call your ISP.

Subnet

• A subnet is an identifiably separate part of a network. Typically, a subnet may represent all the machines at one geographic location, or on the same local area network (LAN).
• Having a network divided into subnets allows it to be connected to the Internet with a single shared network address. Without subnets, an organization could get multiple connections to the Internet, one for each of its physically separate subnet works.
• The good news is for home networks unless you know what you are doing you really never have to change any setting to your subnet.

IP Addresses

• What is an IP address? Internet protocol.
• What does an IP address do? Well you could think of it like your online address. Just like your house address allows the mail to get to you. Your IP address makes sure the information you are requesting gets back to you.
• private IP address? Private IP addresses are the ones that start with, 10.1.1.10 (apple), 192.168.1.100 (third party) and 172.168.1.100 (third party).
• Apple base stations default to a 10.1.1.10 IP address, the only time you will see this be different is when the apple base station is not the first router. Like connected to a wireless modem, third party router (Linksys, D-link) or the customer has changed it.

169.254.... IP Address?

• If you're getting a 169.... IP address it is assigned by the computer due to the fact that an IP address was not obtained from a DHCP server (modem, Router or Gateway). This could be caused by a bad connection, a problem with the router/modem or a bad piece of hardware. Generally the easiest way to fix this is to power cycle the modem/router or change the ehtnet cable.

VOIP/Modem

• WVoice over Internet Protocol is the meaning of this acronym.
• With the example above (169... ip address), we would want to know if they have VOIP (phone service goes through the modem). If they do a simple power cycle might not work. The reason for this is the modem might have a backup battery so if the power goes down they still have a phone for emergencies.

DNS Server

• Simply put, domain name server.
• Domain Name = Web Site (EG; www.google.com)
• Server = Computer storing the information.)
• So if a network setup is giving you a DNS error, this just means the computer does not know where to go so it can find the web site.
• EG: googles web address is 72.14.205.99, so the smart people that setup the internet knew the average person would have a hard time remembering the numbers of every web site. So when we enter the address www.google.com the computer first goes to the DNS (domain name server) and hands the server www.google.com, at this point the server say’s ok I’ll look this up for you. Now the DNS looks it up and comes back and say’s the address google.com is located here 72.14.205.99. The computer is now directed to the right address.
• I know this sounds like a lot of work, but remember the computer does this in milliseconds.
• remember the DNS settings come from your ISP, each ISP has their own DNS servers. You can always search new new servers.

Internet / Intranet

• This information is not something you will have to fix or change, I just want you to know the difference.
• The Internet is what we are on when we are surfing the web or checking email.
• The Intranet is what we are on when we are surfing our home network, like sharing music to an Apple TV or between computers.

What a day, Spent the last 4 hours getting my search field working. You can now use the search box in the upper right corner. I did not do all the debugging myself, I had the help of a great guy over at the Adobe forums, his name is Kglad and he was great and very patient as my scripting skills are very weak. If you happen to be new at action script never under estimate to power of trace();. The information this command gives you is amazing and very helpful. Thanks Kglad. have a great night everyone, I'm off to watch the Ultimate Fighter. HackitZ out....