Shame on you for those who don’t give appropriate credit to the author:

[update] Two of them have clarified, while one is cited in a forum. So it will down to only one.

http://itsnicetosee.blogspot.com/2009/03/7-hal-kenapa-tidak-perlu-blackberry.html

At least you should give trackback link to the original post at http://gadnix.com/2009/03/7-hal-kenapa-tidak-perlu-blackberry/ . Please never express that the article was written originally by yourself!

Salah satu pengalaman yang saya dapatkan saat membuat gadnix Facebook Pages adalah kenyataan bahwa tidak ada menu yang memudahkan pembuat Pages untuk mengundang teman-teman di lingkaran akun Facebook-nya untuk menjadi member Pages. Oh ya, Facebook Pages adalah  sarana yang disediakan oleh Facebook untuk menampung profil perusahaan, produk, artis, situs, atau apapun yang dapat mempunyai jumlah unlimited fans dan halaman informasi yang lebih komprehensif. Kembali ke pengalaman tadi, saya coba ubek-ubek menu di Pages dan ternyata memang –tidak seperti kemudahan Facebook lainnya– tidak ada menu invitation secara native.

Akhirnya saya menyerah. Saya coba mencari peruntungan saya melalui paman Google. Untung saja Dewi Fortuna masih berpihak. Ada seorang user di Facebook Discussion Board yang memberikan saran cespleng bagi kita untuk membuat invitation tab sendiri di Facebook Pages. Walau nampaknya saran ini berbau coding, tentunya bagi Anda yang tidak mengenal code sama sekali tidak perlu berbingung ria mencobanya. Cukup sedikit logika untuk memahami baris kode untuk mewujudkan solusi invitation tab ini.

Yang pertama harus dilakukan adalah meng-install aplikasi Static FBML, bahasa yang digunakan oleh Facebook App. Berikutnya, edit aplikasi tersebut dan masukkan kode berikut:

<fb:request-form
method=”post”
action=”MY URL”
type=”MY NAME”
invite=”true”
content=”MY TEXT <fb:req-choice url=’MY URL’ ‘ label=’GO’ /> “>
<fb:multi-friend-selector actiontext=”MY OTHER TEXT” rows=”3″ showborder=”true” />
</fb:request-form>

• MY URL adalah alamat Facebook Pages, misalnya http://www.facebook.com/pages/gadnix/80917953990
• MY NAME adalah nama Anda sebagai pengundang
• MY TEXT dan MY OTHER TEXT adalah teks yang Anda masukkan untuk mengajak teman-teman Anda menjadi member Facebook Pages tersebut

Gambar di atas adalah contoh hasilnya. Tidak susah bukan? Silakan mencoba

Apa mau dikata, vonis Google telah dijatuhkan pada blog ini. PageRank yang sebelumnya stabil di nilai 4 sejak November 2007 akhirnya drop menjadi tinggal 2. Otomatis, order yang biasa diperoleh dari pembuatan tulisan dengan tautan bersponsor terpaksa dihentikan. Kebanyakan order menghendaki tulisan dilakukan minimal oleh blog yang ber-PR3. Praktis, sementara ini tidak akan ada lagi pendapatan yang signifikan dari blog ini. Yah, ada iklan di sidebar kanan (yang Anda semua tahu sendiri gimana kualitasnya, untungnya masih dapet hasil bulanan meskipun sangat kecil) dan affiliate, walau tentunya tidak akan lagi mendapatkan tambahan pemasukan seperti dulu.

Jadi, mo diapain niy blog ini? “Terpaksa” mungkin kembali ke khitah untuk menuliskan uneg-uneg yang tidak masuk kategori gadget, karena sudah ada gadnix, ataupun kategori kehidupan sehari-hari, karena sudah ada The Karimuddin. Segala uneg-uneg di luar kedua kategori tersebut mungkin akan saya tulis di blog ini. Kenapa saya bilang mungkin, karena kenyataannya menulis blog di sini gampang-gampang susah. Pertama di kantor gak bisa akses IP ini (woy Biznet, emang IP-nya termasuk spam apa?) dan kedua di rumah udah keburu melakukan hal lain, selain ber-Internet–ups jangan pikir aneh-aneh

I rarely use mobile broadband connectivity here in Indonesia. It is because the connection is not reliable enough to support my need. Also the speed is not as fast as the cable connection, although we cannot bring cable connection outside the house. Maybe it only happens in Indonesia. I try to look for comparison. One good comparison is mobile broadband in the United Kingdom. I guess the comparison can assure me that mobile data connection can be fast and reliable enough.

One site that definitely can tell the truth about mobile broadband in the UK is Mobile Broadband Genie. The site is genuine can tell us much about what mobile broadband is, some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and what services are available from established operators, like T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone, and Three. I am delightful colors and font used for the entire pages.

The site itself is really informative. I can find lot of information I would like to obtain within 2-3 clicks. The design reminds me of blogging style with sophisticated look. If I may suggest, the webmaster may rethink of placing the FAQ in the front page’s bottom into different pages so it will not make the front page looks so full with information. It is only my own opinion so it may not represent all customers’ opinion. Again, for round up information about mobile broadband in the UK, Mobile Broadband Genie is the one and only answer.

Although not really a big fan of SUV, I like some cars that categorized in this area, like Cadillac Escalade or Honda CRV. They look strong and really suitable for city usage. For now, I would like to discuss about Chevrolet Traverse, which is being launched just now in 2009. Traverse is the new member of GM’s new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). I think Traverse is the descendant of previous Captiva series. Did you know that the hybrid version of Chevrolet SUV is used in the latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace?

Back to Traverse, Car Connection has made full review regarding its look, quality, safety, and performance. Car Connection is giving 7.8 out of 10 for its overall mark. The site concludes that Traverse will be interesting for those who look for practicalities, but not for the looks. I think General Motors, as near-to-bankrupt company, tends to shorten their designing process in order of having faster build of new car. Although of course they don’t abandon the quality and safety aspects of car making. Traverse obtains outstanding rate, noted with five star rating, for crash test.

Will the Traverse help GM awaking from financial crisis condition? I guess not. But we can definitely choose this car for large usage of cabin and city car quality and safety.

I love car. I think most boys are in love of the sophisticated look of powerful machine the shiny armor of beautiful car body. Until now, I am a fan of some major car brands, like Audi, Maserati, Cadillac, and Lexus, although not yet having budget for buying one of them.

Indeed when we are in love with car and car racing, we would love to watch every scene in Fast and Furious franchises with fancy cars all around the movie. Not to forget a nice show in MTV called Pimp My Ride, which will modify the old car into brand new with high technology. If we want to make a car with heavy performance like that but have not much amount of budget, it would be better if we take a look the spare parts at aftermarket car parts.

One institution that provide one-stop-shopping for aftermarket car parts is In Sixth Gear, shorten as ISG. Based in Southern California, ISG will bring our car into the next level. They provide almost all things required, including body kits, brakes, lighting, and others. They will pimp your ride, just like in the popular show brought by Xhibitz. So if you are living near the area and have passion on modifying the car, don’t hesitate to come directly to ISG. They know what is best for your precious car.

I am quite a fan of dairy product, including chocolate since I was a little boy. I used to drink fresh cow milk everyday and combined with a bar or two every week. The habit is being continued until now. In my room, I spare a box of chocolate bar to supply my energy in condition where I am not in a mood for having carbohydrate, like from rice or potatoes. Of course, the box is not categorized from expensive range of chocolate. I don’t go for expensive chocolate with liquor.

Between all chocolates, what I love most is milk chocolate and chocolate with caramel. I am not a big fan of dark chocolate, although experts say that the best way to prevent any exposure of heart attack problem is by eating good amount of dark chocolate. For good quality of chocolate, I would recommend Ghirardelli chocolate.

Made by Italian immigrant named Domenico Ghirardelli, the chocolate is produced In America. Company’s headquarter is located in San Francisco and being established since 1852. They manufacture premium chocolate with many kind of flavors, including combination raspberry and mint. Until now, the descendant is really proud of what the ancestor has founded. The chocolate is made by simple cocoa beans yet can be brought to a level of silky smooth confection.

Not every of us are able to taste the knowledge of Information Technology and computer in formal education. Some people, with the limited amount of budget to pay for admission and tuition fee, isn’t lucky enough to go to Stanford, MIT, Caltech, or any other formal degree which required abundant amount of fee. Fortunately, with the easiness of Internet, people may learn the similar knowledge, even better, with online IT training.

Nowadays, there are numbers of online course that offer many kinds of expertise. From Microsoft based systems to databases and networking, the knowledge is basically everywhere. We must smartly choose which training is suitable and really give us complete knowledge about things we pursue. For example, for learning about Oracle databases, a tutor who holds Oracle Certification is preferred. That’s why we cannot choose a program based on the price only. Probably, cheap course also only give us cheap knowledge that actually can be obtained freely.

K Alliance, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has proven itself to be one of the reliable Computer Based Training (CBT) to give such course completed with savvy tutors. They offer A+ training videos that guarantee you to understand even deeper about specific knowledge. The program itself has several advantages, compared to similar programs offered by others. The K Alliance’s online training features training videos, hands-on labs, player controls, course map, search function, note taking, bookmarking, print, certification of completion, and multi-user licensing. With gigantic number of features, I guess no other CBT is better than the course offered by K Alliance.

One bless that we accept after the wedding ceremony is the privilege on living an renovating the other part of the house, possesed by the wife’s family. Of course, as an old house, we may face the condition that the interior (and the exterior) is too old fashioned. We would like to redecorate it into more modern. Thankfully, we have good friends who have their own architect consulting. The first thing to be made over is our master bedroom.

Previously, the master bedroom was owned by her grandparents. After both died, it was empty. Some friends were staying, but not in long period. We asked our architect friend to reuse the home furnishings as those are made by real teak wood. They are still in good shape, just need a new look. For the bed, we were buying new spring bed. So far, we are delighted with the result. For next project, we are planning to redesign the bathroom. Yet, before that, we would like to seek for desktop lamps. We create an own working area near the wardrobe and we still don’t have any lamp.

We also look for a more modern indoor lighting. Something more minimalist, yet with modern shape. In the previous link, vanity lighting is perfect choice to mix up with our house.

To be existed in the Internet means beside creating your own profile in the main social network, we should have our own website or blog. There are two things needed to have your own. The first is domain name. Choose domain name that nearly suitable with the topic in your post. If we are about discussing about phone, how on earth we use the plant or pet name as our domain name. After having a name, the next step is choosing the perfect and reliable hosting.

There are two ways on picking web hosting. One is adding the domain into established free hosting, like WordPress and Blogspot. One advantage with this way is the free factor. Yet, we are hardly to customize all the thing, including changing the themes, adding new plugins, even switching to other Content Management Systems, such as Drupal or Joomla. If we prefer to have more freedom in managing contents, we should own a web hosting space.

Web hosting space is offered by gigantic amount of companies. Thankfully, there is a cool site that listed the comparison between one hosting to another. The name is Web Hosting Geeks. Beside common hosting, they also review them based on several specific categories, like Best Blog Web Hosting or Best PHP Web Hosting. The reviews are made for those who actually look for that. For the best web hosting comparison, Web Hosting Geek is the best place to go.

Nowadays, there are plenty social network in the Internet. Starting from general and popular social network like Facebook and MySpace, also available is specific social network, like LinkedIn for business purposes. On other hand, we know that ton of review sites presenting their review about many kind of things, like electronics, softwares, even about pets. Those two are usually located in two different location. Why can’t you have both?

Acobay, a quite new social network, offers unique solution of social network based on passion and likeness. Are you looking for other person who share some interest in the thing you like? You will find it in Acobay! The user have ability on sharing about certain things, based on their reviews. For example, if we love anything about Pet, we can browse the Pet network and give review about certain dog breed. Also if we have interest in some brand of car, we may headed to Auto network, the place where all members share interest about car and motorcycles.

Acobay maybe new, but it brings social network into new level. We will never feel alone in here and be able to share common interest with new person. Sign up right now and taste the new feeling on making friendship.

Windows Server 2008 is the latest product of Microsoft Server Operating System. It replaces the previous 2003 version that has been available for 5 years. Built based on Windows NT 6.0, Windows Server has similar code base with Windows Vista, the desktop version, thus shares same functionality and architecture. I haven’t tasted this Operating System directly, although I once had taken a look on Windows Server 2003.

If you are an system administrator at office, it is important to learn about this new system as Microsoft tends to push new product by terminating its support for older version. In order of having knowledge about this brand new operating system, head of IT department is required to give training, either internally or externally, for administrator who is in charge for running this new version.

One service that may save time and money regarding this is Windows Server 2008 Computer Based Training, also called as Windows 2008 CBT. One training service that provide whole package of Windows 2008 CBT is SelfStudySource. Based in Tampa, Florida, SelfStudySource offers complete Windows 2008 training, including active directory configuration, network infrastructure configuration, and so on. The training service also provide certificate, like Microsoft Certificate Trainer Specialist (MCTS) after completion of the course. All we need is computer and time to enhance our knowledge about Windows Server 2008.

Most banking industries nowadays are offering a new method on circulating its capital. Known as cash advance or non guaranteed loan, the banks claim that this procedure can help people on satisfying their needs, while in other hand banks can obtain profit from the money circulated. The procedure on having such loans is actually not difficult. First, we need to fill up some forms. Then the officer in charge will immediately check on our credit rating. If approved, the loan will be directly transferred to our bank account. The borrower only needs to pay monthly installment for one or two year period. Payday Loans ABC in the US can give instant approval within 24 hours for up to US$ 1,500 of cash advance.

What is the plus and minus of this method? The big plus is it shortens the length of procedure. We can get approval in 1 or 2 days, instead of applying standard credit which requires due diligence about the business itself. The minus however, that the interest will be abundant, since of course they are giving loan for all people, including somebody with high risk. In return, banks are giving high rate of interest, rounding around 17 to 20 percent per year in Indonesia.

In my opinion, such instant way is only effective for those who actually have money, but don’t have that money at immediate time. They can pay them up for longer period. If we actually don’t sure about the ability on paying such amount of installment, it is safer if we achieve the money required by saving or investing.

It is not rare to read a robbery story in daily newspaper. The accident usually occurs when the house owners are asleep and there is no security officer in charge. Some sad stories may involve murdering. In fact, most houses in Indonesia are exposed which such threat since of course the fee required to pay security officers is not something can be afforded by common people. Only those who live in luxurious area, like in Menteng or Kebayoran Baru can claim their richness by paying up sum of money on guarding the ownership.

One method that may help us on securing our house in cheaper way is by implementing smart home security. Smart here means that we depend on technology, like alarm control and integrated electricity system, that will help us prevent any unauthorized person entering the house. All appliances is able to be controlled by your own computer using X10 protocol. X10 is an international standard for home automation. SmartHome Discounts thankfully is providing a complete catalog of all devices needed in implementing smart home, including surveillance camera. Whether we are living in elite area or in a suburb, we can always protect our belongings and loved ones with smart technology.

Beginner in making a website? Not need to be ashamed of. There must be a first experience for everything. Although becoming computer science graduate and has been exposed with web technology for several years, I have never considered myself as an expert in this area. Of course that because I rarely to have talent for designing and programming.

Nowadays, although you are not having a certificate in web programming or designing, you can create website in simpler way. One easier step is using content management system, usually shorten as CMS, like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc. Beside that, you can enhance your own creativity by using common web tools, like Frontpage or Dreamweaver. Mastering those softwares will not take much time.

The only thing you need is hard work and creativity. Creating website is like art painting. Just like Leonardo Da Vinci creating Monalisa, the most remembered painting of all time, creating website needs creativity and sense of uniqueness. It is easily to discover whether you plagiate a site or not since all sites are connected each other and being cached by search engine.

Having such sense can be sharpen by hard work. No web designers or programmers who spend small amount of time can master all those things. With those two condition above, I will guarantee everyone to become an expert in web programming and designing.