Settings DNS records with Hosting company or Registrar

This has always got me.

I change the nameservers with the registrar and then have the option to set up the other DNS records (a ,cname, mx) with EITHER the registrar or hosting company.

Which is best? Why do you have the choice? I normally use just the hosting company and set them there.

the most flexible solution (in my opinion) is to host your DNS settings on neutral ground. this way you stay in control 100%.

this means:

• set the nameserver(s) to where you host your DNS records (the "neutral" ground)
• where you host your DNS records: configure your DNS records as you like