About Missy Kellor

Missy works on the Corporate Communications team and reports stories to TDS employees and customers. This is right up her alley because she’s an extrovert and also a big fan of research (really, she’ll look up just about anything that strikes her interest). Missy is a native of Madison, Wis. with an undergraduate in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Life Sciences Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her interest in the Internet as a mass media shaped her work towards a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communications. She’s also worked as an editorial assistant, copywriter, and production artist. In her off hours, Missy is a crafter, Pinterest addict, reader, wife, and mom of two kids.
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Weekly tech news roundup for December 4

Tech giants form an environmental super group, Amazon reveals their newest delivery drone (and it looks pretty cool), there's a luggage Kickstarter you should see, and Google unveils a new image feature to take on Pinterest. And if you have a Star Wars fan on your gift list, we've got an idea for you.
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6 tips to shop safely this Cyber Monday (and every day!)

It's Cyber Monday, the day we all head online looking for bargains. Although you may be hoping to catch a good deal, cyber criminals are hoping to catch something even more valuable—your information. Get six tips for shopping online safely today, and all season long.
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TV is beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Tis the season to catch your favorite holiday specials and some new Christmas movies and specials. ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas schedule starts next week, The Hallmark Channel is kicking it into high gear starting tonight, and there’s more to look for too! Get programming highlights for the next month all in one place.
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Weekly tech news roundup for November 20

This week: the much-anticipated Star Wars Battlefront game hit the shelves and the reviews are in. Thoughts about the iPad Pro are also hitting the press, and find out why one of the biggest Kickstarters ever is becoming one of its biggest flops. Also, find out about a cheap and fast way to make your dumb smoke detectors smarter, and more.
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Cable organization ideas

The spaghetti-like tangle of disorganized cords behind your TV or under your desk could be scarier than your Halloween decorations. Tame that frightening mess with these easy ideas to hide, label, control, or store your cords.
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Tech news roundup for November 6

This week: a new square device called Circle helps parents control what kids see on their phones and tablets, Apple may be developing an "indoor GPS" app, and a new emoji keyboard might be just what you need. Also, read a review of Pebble's new Round smartwatch, a Kickstarter to turn your dumb watch into a smart one, and check out a whole new kind of delivery drone.
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Shopping season is heating up, and so are scams

Thanksgiving is fast approaching—and so is the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Stores are preparing for the onslaught of traffic and so are criminals. Look out for two new phishing scams and follow five best practices to keep your personal information safe.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 30

This week: Rumor has it that Google is going to slowly combine their mobile operating system and their desktop one, the Pico Craft Brewing system is fun Kickstarter worth checking out, and there's something called the Protopiper you're probably going to want too. Plus, Nintendo has a release date for their first mobile game, why the press was underwhelmed with Sony's Paris event, and check out a fun foley video.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 23

This week: typography goes mainstream with a new Scrabble set, there's an Indigogo named Ember that is going to solve all your beverage temperature problems, and there's a new app called GIFmaker that will do it for you. Plus, Lenovo releases new tech, the Google doodle contest is back, Marty McFly's shoes are for real, and you should probably download Facebook's iOS update.
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Party For a Purpose - Community Connections

TDS Community Connections: Party for a Purpose, kids run, and more!

We've been at it again, working hard and giving back to the communities we serve (and live in!). From organizing a Muscular Dystrophy Association walk, to sponsoring a kids run, TDS and its employees have been busy all over the U.S.
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