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December TV: what’s on and when to watch

by Missy Kellor on December 8, 2016 0 comments

With the holidays in full-swing, you want to catch your favorite holiday specials, but you have no idea when they’re on. Or, you might not care about holiday specials, but DO wish you knew what else is out there to watch. No matter which category you fall into, we can hook you up with ideas and resources so you can find what you're looking for.

‘Tis the season…for phishing scams!

by Missy Kellor on December 7, 2016 1 comment

November and December are crazy busy for most of us. We’re shopping, traveling, and also attending (and hosting) holiday celebrations. This is all good news for scammers. Our distraction makes it the perfect time to take advantage of even the most vigilant of us. Find out what you can do stay safe this holiday season.

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Weekly tech news roundup for December 2

by Missy Kellor on December 2, 2016 0 comments

Netflix has a new feature we've all been waiting for, there's a way to make your selfies look professional, and you should probably check your Android for some new malware that's making the rounds. Also, check out a Kickstarter for an origami microscope (yes, I'm serious!), and find out why space travel is making astronauts near sighted.

Holiday Party karaoke comes to TDS TV

by Missy Kellor on December 1, 2016 0 comments

We’ve got the perfect way to kick your holiday party up a notch. Invite your guests to sing along to everyone’s favorite songs and carols by grabbing your TDS TV® remote.

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Weekly tech news roundup for November 18

by Missy Kellor on November 18, 2016 0 comments

Reviews for this year's hottest toy, the NES Classic, are in (and yes, it does have at least one major flaw). Also this week: Twitter rolls out anti-troll features, Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals have started (but there's a catch), and there's a Kickstarter remote you just might want if you've got lots of connected devices. All this, and more in today's roundup.

The right and wrong ways to defrost a turkey: answers from the internet

by Missy Kellor on November 16, 2016 0 comments

The joy of a frozen turkey is that you can buy it well in advance of your holiday and eat it later—as long as you defrost it safely. If you defrost your turkey wrong? Well, you could be inviting bacteria to join you for dinner. I scoured the internet in search of the best and worst ways to go about defrosting your Butterball. Here are your answers (including a way to cook the turkey straight from frozen, if you missed your defrosting window!).

“Obama phone”: a mix of truth and lies

by Missy Kellor on November 4, 2016 0 comments

We’ve gotten a bunch of calls lately from people wanting to know how they can get a free “Obama phone.” The trouble is, they can’t—the “Obama phone” program doesn’t exist. Get the truth and how to get real help if you need it.

A love affair with Countdown to Christmas: a confession and advice

by Missy Kellor on November 2, 2016 7 comments

Are you one of those who laughs at those of us Hallmark movie watchers? If you are, but you enjoy romance, romcoms, Disney movies, or Nora Roberts books, keep reading—I might just convince you to give one a try. Or if you’ve ever been curious but don’t know where to start, I can help there too. Find out what to watch, what to avoid, and what's coming in this season's batch of Hallmark Christmas movies.

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Weekly tech news roundup for October 28

by Missy Kellor on October 28, 2016 0 comments

New hardware from Apple and Microsoft are making waves. More details are emerging about last week's whole-internet hack. There's some new allergy tech that could save lives, plus, guess what just turned 15 years old? Hint: it has a Click Wheel.

World Series game time moved up!

by Missy Kellor on October 26, 2016 0 comments

In case you haven’t heard, tonight’s World Series game was bumped up. It will start at 7 EST/6 CDT/4 PST with the pregame show beginning a half hour before. Your onscreen guide may not reflect this last-minute change so grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack early!

Facebook hoaxes and scams

by Missy Kellor on October 21, 2016 2 comments

Admit it, you’ve seen Facebook posts and wondered if they’re true. We're not talking about probably-Photoshopped photos or memes that make you go “hmmmmmmm.” We mean those posts about giveaways, privacy notices, contests, and more. Are they legit? The hard part is, some are and some aren’t, so the trick is to know the difference. We break down what posts you shouldn't worry about (the hoaxes) and the ones you should (the scams).

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