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Wow, just wow. That's my reaction when I noticed that the last post I wrote was the 99th. Frankly, I never thought that I would dedicate myself enough to at least reach 50 posts, but reality said otherwise. Thanks to you my dear readers and friends who encourage me to keep writing :D If you don't mind, I'd like to reminisce for a little bit. I started this blog when I was in early high school. At first, I was interested in SEOs and there were many success stories about people getting rich through personal blogs. Yes, I'm not ashamed to admit that the sole purpose of this blog was to make money. I had plans for this blog, trying to hook it up with AdSense, etc. Unfortunately, Google kept declining my application and I gave up. The moment I gave up was the moment I realized that I have taken a liking in writing. I started to write my own novel when I was in second grade high school. I had been playing numerous jRPGs, so I know a little bit about crafting storie...

Illustration of Intrusive Ads Being a long-time Android user, it's hard not to get familiar with ads. Yes, being Open Source, there are countless SDKs involving various advertising networks and platforms that developers can use to monetize their applications. I don't say it's bad, and I can't say it is because it's actually a win-win solution, for both developers and users. Monetizing apps with ads actually helps everyone. It helps developers get money for their hard work, it helps advertisers doing their business, and it also helps companies market their products to a greater audience. Most importantly, ads in apps allow us users to get more free apps in the Play Store. See the picture? However, despite that fact, there are also limits to which apps can be monetized. Earning money isn't wrong, but sometimes the way we use to get money isn't right. An example of this is when I was asked a few days ago by my father to fix his tablet. It's an Andro...

Another day, another review. Well, not actually. This is my first review after a few months of being inactive. Anyway, today I'm going to review an external battery unit or a portable charger (or a power bank, some might say) by MiLi: the Power Prince Plus. I am aware that this might be an old product, but since I got it on a steep discount (approximately U$13), it shouldn't hurt to get one and review it immediately. Okay, before moving to the review, let's cover the surface first. This unit is capable of holding 6,000mAh of charge, allowing it to almost fully charge an iPad once or a smartphone once to three times, depending on the battery. Oh yes, and this device is also certified for use in Apple's iDevice lineups, so you shouldn't be afraid to use it on your iPhones, iPods, or iPads. That's it for the basics. Hit the break if you want to read the full review. Happy reading :D

Well, hello again. I'm sure that everyone's fine. Currently, I'm in the middle of a vacation to Malaysia. Yes, after weeks of hard work and pulling all-nighters, I could finally enjoy some serenity and peace. And, yeah, I managed to get myself a great piece of tech... although at first I doubted that I needed it. Item's Press Render Behold, Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover. This baby is probably one of the best product hybrids, combining Apple's Smart Cover and a comfortable tactile keyboard. Logitech is one of veterans in the industry, so it doesn't need any questions when it comes to product comfort and durability. Best of all, to commemorate me getting this baby, I'm writing this whole review with the keyboard, though it's not written entirely on the iPad, since somehow Blogger in my iPad refuses to process images. However despite that, now there's really no reason not being productive while abroad, isn't there? Hit the break, and...

This morning, just a few hours ago when I got up, I got a really, really nasty surprise. I lost my Bluetooth headset. No, it wasn't stolen, and I was certain about it because I had taken it to my room the night before. I was really worried and anxious, not only because it's an expensive piece of tech, but also because it's a gift from someone special. I'm a kind of efficient guy, and I'm not the type to completely look at every drawer and opening I have, so I Googled for a way to locate it. For Android users, there's an app called Headset Trackr which, well, tries to locate your lost headset. I looked at the App's details in Play Store, and I didn't think it's useful for me because I was certain I was standing in the same room as my headset. The app basically searches for your headset and put it in Google Maps. I frankly don't know about the details, but I just didn't think it would work, at least for that situation. Fortunately, I also f...

If you're a guy who always follows how technologies advance, then you must know 4G. Yes, the next generation of GSM network (and also CDMA) promises clearer voice quality and significantly faster data transfer. Though that sounds fantastic, the availability of such network is currently limited to a handful of countries. Heck, even the next generation 4G (like LTE-A and 5G) is currently being deployed and developed respectively as we speak. BOLT! is the first operator to offer 4G network in Indonesia One of the countries that is currently preparing for 4G network is Indonesia. No offense, but I'm kind of pessimistic, since the 3G networks here suck pretty bad. But it's not that all bad. While telco operators are testing 4G networks in various locations, there's already one new kid on the block offering the sweetness of 4G network. Well, Folks, let me introduce you to BOLT!, a new operator which focuses on delivering 4G data. Unfortunately, it's currently av...

Another semester has finally come to an end. As I get older and progress through my university years, there are more and more things I learn. The lessons aren't all about computers and technology, but also about life, adapting with society, and so much more. No, this isn't another assignment that I have to do to pass a subject. This post is purely from me, who want to share what I've learned so far this semester - fourth semester. If you ask why... Well, I can only say that in my opinion, this semester is probably the hardest I've ever gone through yet. There are so much things I've learned. If you're interested, then you're welcome to head through the break and read the rest of my post.