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Should you bait email scammers?

by Missy Kellor on February 12, 2016 0 comments

Replying to a scam email and pretending to believe them and do what they’re asking is called scambaiting. Wasting these criminals’ time is seen in many circles to be a form of vigilante justice and there's even a hilarious TED talk devoted to the topic (you've got to watch it!). But should you bait these people? Well, it depends...

Watch out for tax identity theft and tax-related phone scams

by Missy Kellor on February 6, 2016 2 comments

Tax fraud is a hot topic in the news and for good reason—tax scams and tax identity theft continue to rise. We've gathered advice from top experts so you can arm yourself with knowledge and stay safe this tax season.

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Tech news highlights

by Missy Kellor on January 29, 2016 0 comments

The game Neko Atsume (Kitty Collector) is sweeping the nation, you can now live stream on Facebook, Apple recalls some power plugs, and Windows phones are dead. Get the top tech news headlines all in one place.

The unlikely holiday you should celebrate

by Missy Kellor on January 22, 2016 0 comments

Even the most open and sharing person probably has a few details about themselves they’d like to keep private. That’s why Data Privacy Day is so important—it may not seem like a thrilling holiday, but staying in control over your personal information falls onto a short list of priceless gifts. And, it’s a gift you can give yourself with just a few simple steps.

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GOP debate available with free preview of the Fox Business Network

by Missy Kellor on January 13, 2016 0 comments

Just in time for the sixth Republican presidential debate, TDS TV customers will have free access to the Fox Business Network for 24 hours.

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Weekly tech news roundup: 2016 CES edition

by Missy Kellor on January 8, 2016 0 comments

The new tech coming out of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has dominated the tech news for this week. As such, I’m going to highlight some of the fun stuff I noticed coming across the feeds and point you to where you can catch up with all the CES news.

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What was PC technology like when each new Star Wars trilogy debuted?

by Missy Kellor on December 23, 2015 0 comments

Jason, at F-Secure, has taken a look back in time at what home computer tech was like in 1977 when the first Star Wars movie debuted, and again in 1999 when the Lucas released the prequels (with a bit of comparison with today's gadgets). Seeing all of the generations of tech in one place is a kick!

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Things you can do other than see the new Star Wars movie

by Missy Kellor on December 18, 2015 0 comments

Even if you ARE a Star Wars fan, you could be experiencing what my husband is calling “Star Wars fatigue.” If you’re burnt out, simply don’t give a crap about Star Wars, didn’t buy your tickets for Friday’s release a month ago, or you simply plan on waiting until the theaters will be less packed (you know, in March or April), you might be looking for a bit of a distraction this weekend. As it happens, I’ve got some ideas for you :-):

Is email really safe?

by Missy Kellor on December 11, 2015 1 comment

With email servers and security being talked about in the media (ad nauseam), you might feel like email can’t entirely be trusted. But is that perception based in reality?

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Weekly tech news roundup for December 4

by Missy Kellor on December 4, 2015 0 comments

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.

6 tips to shop safely this Cyber Monday (and every day!)

by Missy Kellor on November 30, 2015 1 comment

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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