Monday, May 30, 2011

Add RSS Reader On Blog: When Blogger and Dojotoolkit Colide :)

My blog GaluhPakuanOrg contains short information on each post. And I want give my reader more informative stuff there. Then I add rss feed from some prominent local and international news online. Perhaps you want add it too to your blog, so here its stuff I add.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Effectiveness Of Specific Info On Online Advertising

I write my thought about effectiveness of specific info in online advertising  here (AdSense as example of  "general ads"). Is my hypothesis correct? Hmmm, I don't know :). But, its nothing to lose to prove it, eh? So, I try on my other blog www.galuhpakuan.org. This blog contains my personal note about company information (address, phone number, web site) and my description about that company. And it, I think, represents data I need: general info of a business entity.

After searching around web, advertising network that deliver "specific ads" is Chitika. Yes, its not contextual ads, so it is not perfect choice in my test. But I couldn't find better alternative. I put it in most strategic ad slot, alongside body post. And it will be replaced by other advertising network in same place next time (perhaps about two weeks) as comparison.

My test just begun yesterday, perhaps in weeks I could see the result: "specific ads" more effective then "general ads".

Note:
-Effective here meaning that "specific ads" attract the user to click ads then "general ads".
-This is my personal experiment of online ads on my blog, not endorsed by any party.

Friday, May 27, 2011

If Only Google AdSense And Product Search Get Married :)

AdSense usually delivers "general" ads. I mean, for example my posting about upgrading RAM acer 4738z, ads from an online computer store, typically will say "buy computer at our shop, cheap blah blah blah". I think its better if AdSense delivers ads "get acer 4738z for only $ 300..." or "KingStone DDR3 2GB for only $ 50..." with thumbnail of its product alongside ad text. My reader will know how to upgrade his Acer 4738z, and where to buy these stuff with best price.

Will advertiser get benefit? I believe, the answer is yes. In illustration above, my reader who visit advertiser know exactly what they want, "Now I know how to upgrade it, I want that RAM to upgrade my Acer, you offer me best price".

Advertiser: Product search is free, why should I pay for advertising on AdSense?
You not only invite visitor to your web site, but you invite potential buyer. How many seller you must compete on Product search? Why not you try offer your product directly to that potential buyer? You still promote your product on Product search service, while pay for penny on AdSense for less competitor per page.

People seem more interested in "product" not "seller" or "manufacturer" information. People know about NOKIA, for example, but they will find specific product from NOKIA rather then try to explore all its products. So, ads on "specific item" will be more effective then ads in "general".

Perhaps someday, AdSense will marry Product search :).

Blogger: Google Checkout Blogger Gadget

Did you know, now Blogger has Google Checkout gadget officially by Google? Right now, Google Checkout  for Non-profit organization available for US and UK only. Hmmm, what if it available for Indonesia :).

IPMesenger: Chat And Transfer File On Your LAN

IPMesenger is a small (only 156 KB) yet useful program for chating and file transfer on Local Area Network. Its been around since 1997, even its web site and forum is 90's :). Available version for Windows XP and NIX* . You don't need any complex configuration. Just install it on each computer, start the program. Your friend's computer will appear. IPMesenger will display user name (user that is logging in on remote computer) by default, but you can setting further if you need advance configuration.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Web Hosting: Understanding Service They Offer

For those who came late...

*Shared Host:
One server will serve multiple web site (about 100/server). So, your web site will be placed on one server with others web site. You will get space for your scripts, database and mail based on package you buy. Usually 50% for script+database and 50% for mail. Some web hosting offer unlimited space, such Unlimited Hosting at GoDaddy.com.
Pros:
  • Cheapest choice, its about $ 4/month.
  • They take care system administration
  • Backup/restore of your data. You shouldn't worry lost your data.
  • Usually offered with domain registration, buy 1 get 1 free :).
Cons:
  • You share server resource with others web site, perhaps your web site will get interrupted if one of web site on same server get problem.
  • Less secure: Imagine you live in flat with strangers compare to live in your own home.

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Linux Di Virtualbox: Basic Firewall With IPTABLES

Quick cheat sheet common IPTABLES function, I often forget, so I list here :).

To turn IPTABLES on every boot automaticaly: /sbin/chkconfig iptables on

To check status IPTABLES: iptables -L
To delete all parameters in IPTABLES: iptables -D

# Drop ICMP echo-request messages sent to broadcast or multicast addresses
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts

# Drop source routed packets
echo 0 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/accept_source_route

# Enable TCP SYN cookie protection from SYN floods
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_syncookies

# Reject ICMP redirect messages, system will not reply when get ping
echo 0 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/accept_redirects

# Reject ICMP redirect messages
echo 0 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/send_redirects

# Enable source address spoofing protection, any package that pretend from internal network will be rejected
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/rp_filter

# Log packets with impossible source addresses
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/log_martians
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Hotmail: Automated Vacation Reply

I have been written about Hotmail's Sweeps feature. Now, you should try other useful feature: automation vacation replies.
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AdSense for Mobile: Another Way Monitizing Your Web

I got an email from AdSense newsletter in April 2011: AdSense for mobile. Hmmmm, what is this? Then I log into my AdSense account and found a new ads format. I have not tried this yet, cause I don't have any mobile web site or applications :).

Then I visit its official web site, as an AdSense publisher, now I have possibility to get max revenue with mobile web site version. AdSense for Mobile support following country: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Slovenia, Thailand, and Turkey. Actually AdSense for Mobile is launched in 2007 for US, England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, India, China, and Japan. 

You may use Analytics data of your visitor's device capabilities to determine if this ad format has potential revenue. Google Analytics provide comprehensive data about device capabilities, pageviews etc. So, if you think you have good opportunity,  why not try it?

For mobile application developer, Google offer AdMob.

Good luck :).

Info Tempat Wisata Di Lampung: Way Lalaan Waterfall


Way Lalaan waterfall lies in Kota Agung, Lampung.  This waterfall is not as popular as other tourism destination in Lampung such as Krui beach, Mutun beach and Terbaya beach. But I suggest you come to this place as alternative while you are in Kota Agung.The waterfall is about 5 meters in height, it's water clean and fresh. Take a bath or just wash your face. 

I hope local government take more attention to their tourism asset. Not only to take profit take jobs, but to maintain environmental sustainability.

contributor: Miki

Monday, May 23, 2011

Tor Hidden Service: Give Your Server Double Protection

I get a few hits on my posting about Tor Browser. Tor Browser is only a part features from Tor Project.

Tor Hidden service: For example, you have a SSH server as your gateway to access your company network. Script kiddies, automated script or any malware robot will easily found it. And they will  try to crack into your system. You may think "Why should I bother? I have strong password that not shared with anybody else. I have most update software. I am security expert, blah blah blah". Remember, hacking/cracking technique is always evolve, and your knowledge perhaps is not up to date. In my humble opinion, by using Tor hidden service, you get double protection. At least, any automated robot will not found your SSH server, because it seem doesn't exist to them.

I never try this service, but it seem promising. I'd love to hear your opinion , or perhaps your experience use it. Please share it, you may drop a message on comment box below :).

Friday, May 20, 2011

Useful DOS net Command

Some example DOS net command I usually use:
Adding user: net user [username] [password] /ADD
Delete user: net user [username] /DELETE
Starting service: net start [servicename]
Stoping service:  [servicename]
Adding administrator account: net localgroup administrators [username]  /ADD

Example adding administrator account via net command

I hope it useful :)

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Connect/Disconnect Twitter From Facebook

To connect: Twitter to Facebook, go to http://apps.facebook.com/twitter/, you need to allow application to access write to your wall.

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Advertising Features That AdSense Should Has

I've write review about some online advertising here, and after I try them out, I found some interesting features:

-BidVertiser's Free Design Ads: By using this feature, you may design ads completely match to your template layout. Not only font style and background color, you event can define dimension of your ads. I think this feature is very useful, and other online advertising network should have it. And ad will no longer hurt web designer :).
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Friday, May 13, 2011

Litle Make-Up for Tumblr: Google CSE

Example Google CSE on Tumblr
Blogger down for about 24 ours, argh... While waiting it up, I look around another fancy blog stuff, and back to my tumblr account. First sight, its look like hard to customize, thought, but I found its easy to add custom template stuff. I add Google CSE webelement.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Google CSE: Creating Your Own Search Page

I am developing my own search page at http://safesearch.net76.net/, powered by Google CSE and 000webhost. the idea is simple: I want get more relevant and specific search result from sites I like. For example, I like to read news from theguardian.co.uk and I want my Google search show result from this site when I search news. I also set my custom search security filter high. So any adult or phising site should be eliminated.

If you are interested in, just view source code of that page, its only plain HTML with Dojotoolkit for creating tab. Any suggestion or question, please fill comment box below.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Recommend Free Web Hosting: 000webhost

Hello everyone,

I would like to tell you about free web hosting service I use now.
Register here: http://www.000webhost.com/448610.html

They give 1500 MB of disk space and 100 GB data transfer. I am now using them for about 3 months and never seen any downtime of server problems. There is no any kind of advertising on my pages too, so I think its worth to signup.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Feedburner: Popularize Your Blog

My blog www.galuhpakuan.com now is using Feedburner for its feed service. Each post of my blog feed will handle by Feedburner. If you blogging with Blogspot.com, you are automatically able to login to Feedburner with Google single sign on service, since its now own by Google.

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Friendster: A Memoir :)

After a long long time not log in to my Friendster (FS)account, I am surprised by its new look. I am retired by Facebook (FB) crowd, so many narcissist there, and check back FS for a new lounge. Friendster now also provide more facilities, one I am interested in is Classified service. Its actually powered by OLX, but integrated nicely into Friendster. Also available games feature, more sophisticated then last time I visited it.

Bloging  was powered by Wordprees platform. Only give you 50MB of space, but you may use it as link back or mirror to your main blog. My testing post link.

So, can FS take back user from FB? Mmmm, I don't think so :). FB is a giant now, and yeah, its place for the narcissist :). But, now I am fell more comfortable to hang out at FS then FB. I'd love to see my memoir photos there.

One of my memoir photos:
Power Plan that crashed by tsunami 2006, Banda Aceh.

Review Modem GSM/WCDMA Huawei E1750

This GSM Huawei is bundling package with Telkomsel Flash Internet Mobile Broadband. Support HSPDA up to 7.2MBps, faster then mine that I write review before Speed-Up 8650U that only support up to 3.6MBps.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Linux Di Virtualbox: Update System and Package Software

We have set our Linux guest OS to be able to access Internet on previous lesson. Now, we will try how to update our system and software package.

On modern Linux OS, there is software package management tool to make your life easier. Red Hat linux and its derivative use YUM. Debian and its derivative such as Ubuntu use apt-get software management. OpenSUSE use more advance system management tool, YasT.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Linux Di Virtualbox: Basic SAMBA Configuration With SWAT

We have successfully installed SAMBA and SWAT on our Linux guest OS. Now, we try configure basic SAMBA with SWAT. Open browser and point to our Linux guest 192.168.56.2:901, please view slides below for instructions.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Windows XP: Change IP Address With DOS netsh Command Line

I often need to change my laptop IP Address. While at office, I use DHCP, and set IP static while I at site to do Telecom Eqipment commissioning. I usually use DOS command line to change IP address with netsh command. View example bellow.
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Keep Dial-Up Connection Alive

My Internet dial-up connection, eg. via GSM modem or fixed-line phone modem, will become slower after several inactivity period. To keep maintain my connection speed, I usually ping the DNS server of my ISP simultaneously. On DOS command line type: ping (ISP DNS) -t, view example below:
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Monday, May 2, 2011

Filtering Internet Traffic With Nawala.Org DNS Service

As Network Administrator, you may be need to filtering traffic in/out your local network. You may try www.nawala.org, it use DNS filtering schema to protect user from adult site, fraud site, phishing etc.
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Microsoft SkyDrive: Another Online File Storage

If you find another free online file storage, go try SkyDrive from Microsoft. You will get 25GB space for free.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Info Tempat Wisata Di Lampung: Pantai Terbaya

Pantai Terbaya (Terbaya Beach) lies in Kota Agung, Lampung. You may reach Pantai Terbaya via Raja Basa. Its about 10 minutes from Jl. Ir Juanda in Kota Agung. Coordinate is Lat: 5 30'11,72S Long: 104 38'2.55E
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Microsoft Bing Webmastertool

Microsoft Bing offer alternative webmaster tool. I have tried it for blog www.galuhpakuan.com. You must have LiveID before sing in to this tool. Your computer must be installed Microsoft Silverlight to access the dashboard.
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