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Disguising your wireless router

Sure, we all love technology, but even devices that bring you wireless Internet need to plug in somewhere and they're not exactly a pretty accent piece for your décor. I’ve gathered a few great projects found on the interwebs and Pinterest for helping your router look a tad more tidy—and possibly even stylish!
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Be together when you’re miles apart—try a virtual hangout!

Today, a “hangout” has a whole new meaning that doesn’t necessarily involve getting together in the same room. If you have friends or family that can’t come to your home for a party, let them hangout with you via a live computer feed during your next gathering.
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Bake with Melynn part 4: Eggnog Fudge and Chocolate Filled Russian Tea Cakes

Melynn has pretty much finished her holiday baking now (even though I haven’t even started!). Her gorgeous and yummy cookie and treat platter will be at work on Monday, so we’ll be sure to share photos. In the meantime, Melynn was willing to share two more holiday recipes with us.
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Bake 20-30 different holiday treats, part 2: recipes!

As we told you last week, to make 20-30 holiday treats each year it takes quite a bit of planning. Last weekend, Melynn (TDS employee and "Cookie Queen") got started and measured the ingredients for all her recipes in advance (and we've got the photos to prove it). Starting this weekend, Melynn kicks off her baking and she's sharing two of her favorite recipes with you.
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Taming email overload

Yep. You know this routine. You come into work, immediately turn on your computer (believing that’s where the work gets… more...
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What you do with your lunchtime matters

We all know that what you eat for lunch matters. So does what you do with your lunchtime. Whether you’re… more...
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Tips for getting a telecom job

We spotted an article in OSP Magazine we wanted to make sure you knew about. In the latest issue, a Senior Technical Recruiter offers 5 tips getting a job in telecom. The author suggests making sure you include certain things in your resume.
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Help for your cable confusion

HDMI, component, composite, DVI, optical audio, coaxial, Cat 5, s-video – the list of cable types goes on and on and on. Learn what those cables are for and your best options for making the most efficient connections.
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Expert tips on improving your resume

There is no such thing as a perfect resume. However, there is such a thing as a resume that will… more...
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How to protect yourself, and your electronics, when lightning strikes

Lightning strikes can be one of the wonders of nature to observe, or one of the most deadly encounters with… more...
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