Author: Missy Kellor

Alert: Caller ID spoofing still a popular scam

by on May 18, 2017 4 comments
Caller ID is a brilliant piece of technology that lets you see who is calling before you pick up. (Seriously, who hasn’t used it to avoid a call from a telemarketer?) But, here’s what you might not know: the information displayed on Caller ID can be faked. Scammers spoof the information that appears on your phone’s display to trick you into thinking someone important is calling.
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12 Tips for spotting fake news

by on May 11, 2017 0 comments
We all hate fake news, but in today's world it can be really hard to tell what's real from what's not. A sensational and oh-so-real-seeming false story can go viral in seconds. Using Facebook’s tips as a starting point, we pooled advice for spotting fake news so you can be a critical news consumer.
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TDS TV is going fishing!

by on April 26, 2017 0 comments
Just in time for the start of trout fishing season, The World Fishing Network is now part of the TDS TV Sports Tier! World Fishing Network covers fishing instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, recipes, boating, and more—including programming for any outdoor enthusiast. Find out more about the 125 (!!) shows they offer and how to sign up for the Sports Tier.
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Interested in a career in GIS? Come see us at UW Madison!

by on April 24, 2017 1 comment
We’re trying to get more and more people to consider bringing their Geographic Information Systems training and education to the telecom industry (and TDS, of course :-)). That’s why we’ll be at the first-ever University of Wisconsin—Madison Geospatial Networking and Career Fair for students. Find out more if you're a student in the market for an exciting career.
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Weekly tech news roundup for April 21

by on April 21, 2017 0 comments
The NES Classic is going the way of the Dodo, but no worries—there's already a new retro console in the works for 2017. Also this week: a new way to organize your Instagram, Galaxy S8 reviews, Teslas at a bargain price, and some cheap wireless earbuds that just hit the market. All this (and a few more interesting bits) in this week's Tech News Roundup.
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