w What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup By robwalling.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:36:28 +0000 In early 2011 I was looking for my next thing. Long ago I learned that when I’m not learning I’m not happy. And in early 2011, aside from hosting our first successful MicroConf, I wasn’t doing many things that scared me. Which told me I needed a next thing. My book was selling well. I had aRead More → The post What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
w How to Force Yourself to Ship (Even When It’s Hard) By robwalling.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:00:38 +0000 It’s been a week and a half since we launched Drip’s biggest feature in 18 months, called Workflows. Had we not committed to a deadline, in public, 2-weeks prior to the ship date (when we published this post on Drip and emailed a bazillion people), I believe we’d still be adding finishing touches. It’s scary to ship. And it’sRead More → The post How to Force Yourself to Ship (Even When It’s Hard) first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
w How to Deal With Public Criticism By robwalling.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:09:37 +0000 Every once in a while I receive an email from a reader/podcast listener that goes a little something like: I made a change to my [UX/UI/positioning/pricing/terms] and it seemed to go well. But out of my 900 customers, 3 wrote in with scathing emails (1 even raged at me on Twitter). It had a hugeRead More → The post How to Deal With Public Criticism first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
w VideoProc Converter AI Review By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:12:59 +0000 What's one of the best one-stop video/image quality enhancement and editing software available for Windows? Answer: Digiarty's VideoProc Converter AI! From the makers of WinX DVD Ripper and WinX Video Converter comes VideoProc Converter: a multi-award winning software program that is a one-stop video/image processing program that allows you to restore and enhance video image quality in 1 click, convert video/audio, rip DVDs, edit video, download videos, video to GIF maker ... plus much more! The latest version of VideoProc Converter AI includes the ability to upscale old pictures and video ... (view more) Full Article
w Online Child Privacy Laws a Step Closer By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:09:32 +0000 Two proposed laws to boost online privacy and security for children have received widespread backing in the Senate. Whether the measures will make it into law remains unclear. The laws are the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teen's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). They've now been combined into a single package for administrative and voting purposes. 86 Senators agreed the laws should be considered by the Senate while just one voted against. That means they will go to a final approval vote after further discussion. (Source: ctmirror.org ) Greater Parental Controls ... (view more) Full Article
w Android Malware Hidden For Years By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:40:21 +0000 Five rogue Android apps remained in the Google Play store for more than two years. They hosted notorious malware called Mandrake that was hidden through some creative means. According to SecureList, the apps were titled AirFS, Amber, Astro Explorer, Brain Matrix and CryptoPulsing. The good news is that the apps had hardly any downloads, one of the reasons they attracted little attention. The real concern is whether malware distributors are using the same tactics with other apps. (Source: securelist.com ) Mandrake has been known about since 2020, though appears to have been in circulation ... (view more) Full Article
w FTC Bans Fake Online Reviews By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:52:41 +0000 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it illegal to buy or sell fake reviews in return for payment. The new rule also outlaws lying about who wrote a review and includes several other measures designed to make reviews more trustworthy. The "Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials" was approved unanimously by the FTC and, once formally published, will take effect after 60 days. It follows a consultation and review spanning nearly two years. Threats Outlawed The rule is wide-ranging, banning the following actions based on creating, buying or selling a fake ... (view more) Full Article
w Google Warns of 2G SMS Scam By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:54:45 +0000 Google has warned Android users to disable 2G connectivity. It says scammers are taking advantage of the outdated tech to send phishing messages and other spam that gets past all filters. 2G cellphone service was commonplace in the 1990s before being followed by 3G in the 2000s. 2G was the beginning of digital mobile phone connections and allowed for SMS text messaging, though it wasn't fast enough to support reliable mobile Internet services. While most US carriers have disabled their 2G networks, many handsets still support it. It can be useful as a last resort in places with either limited ... (view more) Full Article
w Ransomware Turns to Triple Threat By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:47:40 +0000 A notorious ransomware group has engaged in a "triple threat" attack. As well as locking files and threatening to expose data, the Qilin group has been spotted trying to steal saved passwords from Chrome. The Qilin group appears to have been operating for at least two years but came to wider attention in 2022 when it attacked British hospitals. The group's origins and membership aren't known for certain, but it has communicated in Russian. As is becoming more common, Qilin doesn't simply restrict itself to encrypting files and systems and then demanding a ransom payment to restore access. It ... (view more) Full Article
w New Dumbphone Has Smart Branding By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:34:57 +0000 The makers of a Barbie-branded fliphone say it could help overcome smartphone addiction in young people. If nothing else, it could be a test case of form vs function. The handset is as overwhelmingly pink as you might expect, but is closer to a late 90s handset than a modern smartphone. It's made from HMD, which is the company that makes Nokia branded handsets. The device has virtually no modern features and doesn't allow app installation. It supports voice calls and basic texting but has no web browser or touchscreen. It has a single game, a Barbie-themed version of Snake. A Plethora Of Pink ... (view more) Full Article
w Do Phone 'Drying' Videos Really Work? By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:35 +0000 YouTube videos that claim to fix a waterlogged phone really can work according to a semi-scientific test. But results are not guaranteed and it's not a reason to take excessive risks. Numerous videos (and some dedicated phone apps) all claim to fix a soggy phone in the same way. The theory is that the main risk is liquid getting into the phone through the speaker, which inherently can't be airtight - rather, quite the opposite. The videos "work" simply by playing a specific oscillating tone at a deep frequency that causes the speaker to push air at just the right force to dislodge the water. ... (view more) Full Article
w Windows Recall Not Uninstallable By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:42:19 +0000 Microsoft says its controversial Windows Recall feature will not be removable in Windows 11. The optional feature creates near-continuous screenshots of the computer display for an AI-powered help tool. The feature launches next month for people in the Windows Insider program before rolling out to all users. A recent update to test versions of Windows 11 showed Recall as a feature that could not only be turned on or off, but could be completely uninstalled. On/Off Confusion Microsoft has now issued a statement saying that's not the case, telling The Verge that "We are aware of an issue where ... (view more) Full Article
w Being Blackmailed on Instagram? Here's What to Do By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:46:55 +0000 Infopackets Reader Steve T. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help! I am being blackmailed on Instagram and I'm not sure what to do. A few weeks ago I signed up for Plenty of Fish (PoF) dating and matched up with a woman that I believed to be legit. We exchanged photos on Instagram and texted back and forth for about a week. Not long after, we exchanged raunchy photos. Fast forward to just a few days ago and she claims to have crashed her car and doesn't have enough to cover the costs. She's asked me to help. I declined. She said if I don't pay, she would share intimate pictures of me with all of ... (view more) Full Article
w Windows File Explorer Can Remotely Access Android Phone By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:54:59 +0000 Windows users will soon be able to access files on their Android phone or tablet without a USB cable. The feature is already available in test editions of Windows 11. The feature, first reported back in June, has now arrived for members of the Windows Insider Program, which gives early access to in-development and test features. They will also need to install the "Cross device experience host" tool from the Microsoft store. Windows does already offer some wireless connectivity with Android phones such as using it as a webcam or getting on-screen notifications from the phone replicated on the ... (view more) Full Article
w Chrome Offers New Options on Browser Notifications By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:24:00 +0000 Chrome is getting more proactive on browser safety. The changes are coming to both desktops and Android devices. It's part of the browser's "Safety Check" feature which already warns users if a password has been compromised or if a website appears unsafe. The feature is expanding to cover permissions and notifications. The former involves the way Chrome controls whether or not a specific website has access to computer resources and data such as a microphone, webcam or precise location. Chrome will now start automatically revoking permissions from websites the user rarely visits. Google has ... (view more) Full Article
w Necro Malware Infects 'Modified' Spotify, WhatsApp By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:21:42 +0000 "Modified" versions of popular apps have helped distribute a nasty piece of Android malware. The tactic expanded the reach of the Necro Trojan despite Google's security checks. Necro was able to survive for some time before discovery, largely because the infection wasn't obvious to users. Its main purpose was to hijack phones and use them to make money for the people behind the malware. This included displaying paid ads in the background so that users didn't see them, but the scammers were able to claim revenue from advertisers. The malware would also install apps on the phone to earn ... (view more) Full Article
w New YouTube Channel - Update By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:33:37 +0000 Dear Infopackets Readers, Last Friday I posted an article detailing ideas for a new Infopackets YouTube pilot program. The videos posted on the new YouTube channel will highlight Microsoft Windows-related remote desktop technical support (provided by yours truly) whereby you email me an issue you're having through our website, I call you to discuss the issue, then I connect to your computer to resolve the problem for you. The phone call and video will be recorded, edited, and then uploaded to our future YouTube channel which currently does not exist . Below is an update to that announcement. ... (view more) Full Article
w Telegram Will Share User Data With Cops By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:49:52 +0000 The head of controversial messaging app Telegram says it will now comply with some legal requests for information about users. Russian business owner Pavel Durov announced the policy change just weeks after being arrested in France and charged with enabling criminal activity. Telegram is a messaging app similar to WhatsApp in that the content of messages is encrypted, to the point that even the operators of the app can't read private messages. It has a couple of significant differences that likely affect the type of people that use it, however. One is that unlike WhatsApp's limit of 1,000 ... (view more) Full Article
w Facebook Fined for Password Failure By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:51:25 +0000 Facebook's parent company has been fined the equivalent of $100 million for storing user passwords in plain text. Failing to encrypt the passwords breached Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Meta, which runs Facebook and Instagram, broke the rules despite there being no evidence that anyone accessed the passwords without authorization or that anyone was then able to access accounts. Delay In Coming Clean The company was found to have breached the GDPR on four counts. Two involved failing to adequately secure personal data, one involved not properly documenting these failures ... (view more) Full Article
w Win10 End-of-Life has Major Security Implications By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:44:03 +0000 With less than a year to go, Microsoft is sticking to its vow to stop supporting Windows 10. Analysts remain unconvinced given it remains the most used version of Windows. Officially, October 14, 2025 will be the end of life date for the system. Although it will still work, Microsoft will no longer offer security updates for Windows as standard. Instead, users will have the option to pay for extended security support. (Source: microsoft.com ) 10 Year Life Cycle In principle, this is perfectly normal. Next year is 10 years after Windows 10 was first released, and that's the normal ... (view more) Full Article
w FTC Vows End to Free Trial and Subscription Scams By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:58:46 +0000 American consumers and businesses should soon find it much easier to cancel subscriptions, "free trials" and other ongoing payments. The FTC has added what it's dubbed the "Click to Cancel" rule that means it must be as easy to cancel such arrangements as it is to start them. The regulation is formally known as the "Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs." In this case "negative" means the provider will start or continue to take payments unless the user expressly cancels the arrangement. Free Trials Have Surprise Catch The FTC has been working on the ... (view more) Full Article
w New AI Model Could Control Computers By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:17:20 +0000 The makers of an AI model claim it can take control of a computer and complete tasks such as completing forms. The latest version of "Claude" takes a screenshot and counts pixels to figure out how far to move the cursor. Anthropic, which made Claude, say this is the first time a publicly released AI model has the capability of "computer use". It defines this as "looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking buttons, and typing text. The goal is to allow the model to carry out tasks which go beyond simply generating text or images in line with a user's instructions. Instead, it could actually ... (view more) Full Article
w Running App Revealed World Leaders' Location By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:15 +0000 Running app Strava made it possible to track the locations of world leaders and high-profile political candidates according to a newspaper investigation. Security services say the vulnerability did not put people at risk but are reviewing their guidelines on using the app. Le Monde investigated the movements of bodyguards for politicians including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Emannuel Macron and Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump plus partners Jill Biden and Melania Trump. (Source: lemonde.fr ) Secret Trip Revealed The newspaper was able to discover the names of the presidential bodyguards and find ... (view more) Full Article
w Being Blackmailed on Google Chat? Here's What to Do By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:22:01 +0000 Infopackets Reader Shane J. writes: " Dear Dennis, Help - I'm being blackmailed on Google Chat ! Two days ago I received a friend request on Facebook from a woman who lives in my city. At first I didn't recognize her, but she says she went to my high school. Eventually we ended up chatting outside of Facebook using Google Chat (previously Google Hangouts), and that's when she sent me some revealing photos of herself. She asked me to reciprocate. As soon as I did, the video chat ended immediately. She texted me and said if I don't pay her money she would send the video to friends and family. ... (view more) Full Article
w Someone Threatening to Post Video, Pics? Here's What to Do By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:51:59 +0000 Infopackets Reader Franco I. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help - someone is threatening to share a video of me (in the buff) on Facebook! A few days ago, I met a girl on Omegle (a chat website). We had lots of shared interests and seemed to hit it off pretty good. After some back and forth, things escalated to the point where she started sharing pictures of herself scantily dressed. She asked for my phone number, then wanted to do a video call using Google Chat . As soon as I answered, she was already unclothed with toys in hand. She claimed her microphone was broken, so I never got to ... (view more) Full Article
w Google Wallet Expands to Children By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:14:32 +0000 Google will soon let children use Android phones to make in-person purchases. It says there will be sufficient safeguards and controls for parents. The changes will be to Google Wallet. That's an app that lets users store card details and make payments in the real world without the card. The app also lets users store electronic versions of tickets and passes. The payments are contactless and use the NFC (near-field communication) chip in the phone. Users must authenticate the app through a security measure such as a PIN, passcode, fingerprint or facial recognition. Previously the app was only ... (view more) Full Article
w Do Blackmailers Follow Through? (And What to Expect) By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:48:47 +0000 Infopackets Reader Bill W. writes: " Dear Dennis, Thanks so much for your article on Facebook blackmail . I also read your article on Instagram blackmail . Unfortunately, I have a similar situation. A few weeks ago, I received a random chat request from a female with a WhatsApp business account asking if I was affiliated with her company. She claims to work in the shipping department. I responded back stating she had the wrong number, but that didn't stop her from continuing to message me. A few days into it and we exchanged some photos of each other (clothed). She asked where I worked, what ... (view more) Full Article
w Becoming A Welcoming Parish By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-15T01:56:17+00:00 In his debut live show, Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes the representatives from the Evangelism Departments of the three largest jurisdictions in the US. What can we do to make our parishes more welcoming to visitors? Full Article
w Meet Our New Call-In Host! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-15T20:39:14+00:00 Meet the host of the new live call-in show on AFR: Faith Encouraged Live with Fr. Barnabas Powell! It begins September 14 at 7:00 Central/8:00 Eastern on the Talk Station and will be heard on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas continues on the first and third Sundays. Full Article
w A Good And Faithful Steward By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T13:19:09+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes Bill Marianes, Orthodox attorney and stewardship consultant to talk about the stewardship of our personal resources. Bill founded the Stewardship Calling ministry. Full Article
w Women In Ministry By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-04-27T01:54:37+00:00 Guest Frederica Mathewes-Green and host Fr. Barnabas Powell tackle the sometimes controversial topic of the role of women in the Church. Also learn about Frederica's brand new book - Welcome to the Orthodox Church. Full Article
w Pentecost: The Power to Reach the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-05-25T01:56:29+00:00 Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. How do we evangelize as Orthodox Christians? You will also learn about an exciting new evangelism initiative in the Antiochian Archdiocese. Full Article
w What Must I Do To Be Saved? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-24T01:58:32+00:00 Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff joins Fr. Barnabas for a discussion about the Orthodox view of salvation. What do you tell people when they ask you "Are you saved?" Full Article
w Theosis - Becoming By Grace What Christ Is By Nature By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-28T01:55:29+00:00 Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald from Holy Cross Seminary joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the meaning of Theosis in the Orthodox Church. Full Article
w They Got Jesus Wrong! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-12-14T02:45:55+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell's special guest tonight is Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta, GA. Why is the true identify of Christ so important? Seven listeners called in to join the conversation. Full Article
w No Compromise With The Culture of Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-12-28T02:47:09+00:00 Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas on this last show of 2015 to discuss the alarming societal attitudes toward the value of a human life. Full Article
w A Great Cloud of Witnesses By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-30T04:06:18+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes his guest Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou as they discuss the communion of the saints, relics, weeping icons, and how saints are identified. Full Article
w Choose Wisely - An Orthodox Christian's Guide to Courting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-15T03:08:10+00:00 Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the importance of finding an Orthodox mate. Subdeacon Adam is the founder of Orthodox and Single, and Orthodox web site designed to help Orthodox singles find each other. Full Article
w When Killing Becomes Medicine: Fighting A Culture of Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-23T02:02:10+00:00 Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the growing problem of Euthanasia in our society. Full Article
w How To Make Your Parish Welcoming By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-10T02:04:41+00:00 Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff from Orthodox Natural Church Development joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about making your parish welcoming to guests. Click on the attachment above to see the photos of the Welcome Kit referenced in the show. Full Article
w The Orthodox Way of Healing By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-28T03:11:10+00:00 Joining Fr. Barnabas is Fr. Chrisophe Lepoutre fielding questions from callers, Facebook, email, and the Chat Room about the Orthodox approach to healing addictions. Full Article
w Parenting Toward The Kingdom By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T02:59:56+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welomes Dr. Philip Mamalakis about his new book Parenting Toward The Kingdom, published by Ancient Faith. Full Article
w Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy - Fr. Andrew Damick By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-13T02:15:53+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his revised and updated book Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy. They take calls including one from a Mormon and one from an African American Orthodox Christian looking for outreach to that community. Full Article
w Why Do Some Parishes Reach Out and Others Don't? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-29T02:35:36+00:00 Assembly of Bishops Researcher Alexei Krindatch joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the latest study on evangelism in the Orthodox Church. Full Article
w The Power and Necessity of Symbol By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-24T01:58:55+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes artist Jonathan Pageau to talk about symbolism, art, and Orthodoxy. Jonathan writes for the Orthodox Arts Journal. Full Article
w Reaching Young Adults With The Orthodox Message By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-11-13T03:07:04+00:00 Fr. Paul Lundberg joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the reasons why the Church is losing its young people. Learn about one effort to stem the tide through the Connect Conferences. Full Article
w Baptism: Its Power and Its Purpose By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T17:02:36+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh to talk about the significance of water baptism and how the Orthodox understand it compared to other Christian traditions. Full Article
w The War on the Hippocratic Oath By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-12T03:16:43+00:00 Bioethicist and Orthodox Christian Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss medical ethics, end of life issues, and societal trending in the world of bioethics. Full Article
w You're Converting To What?! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-11T02:27:50+00:00 Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Fr. Barnabas Powell to talk about what happens when you tell your family, friends, and colleagues you are embracing the Orthodox Church. Full Article
w Orthodox Witness in a Digital World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-24T21:22:31+00:00 While in Crete for the Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care conference, Fr. Barnabas Powell sat down with the other American speakers - Fr. Tom Soroka, Dr. Nicole Roccas, Fr. John Parker, Fr. John Peck, Richard Barrett, and Hank Hanegraaff to reflect on the conference and what they took away from it. Full Article
