Author: Missy Kellor

Weekly tech news roundup (April 18)

by on April 18, 2014 0 comments
If you've had any data stolen online, you're not alone and the newest research shows just how prevalent the problem really is (speaking of which, if you're a Michael's Craft customer, look out because 2.6 million credit card numbers were stolen over eight months). In other news, check out some Tron-like road paint, a new Dyson river-cleaning vacuum concept, and a payment system that's as simple as using the palm of your hand. Still want more? Find out how to hack Siri so she can control your Nest, Tesla, Spotify, and more.
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In the spotlight: Monroe, Wisconsin

by on April 9, 2014 0 comments
Monroe, Wis. is the Swiss cheese capital of the United States. In fact, this TDS community is the only place in the U.S. where Limburger cheese and 180-pound wheels of traditional Emmentaler Swiss are still produced. Find out more about this community and their very special (and "cheesy") celebration.
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Friday tech news roundup for April 4

by on April 4, 2014 0 comments
Amazon introduces Fire TV set-top box to go against Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast. If you have a Nest Protect smoke detector, be sure to read about the new safety notice that has Nest halting sales. Check out two fun Kickstarter projects—one for halfbike, and another for a food scale that measures calories and food contents. Get tips for mastering your Gmail box (including how to unsend a message), and find out if changing fonts really would save the government $400 million dollars. Finally, find out if you're older than the barcode (and find out what they used to look like) in an interesting history of tech story.
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March 28: Friday tech news roundup

by on March 28, 2014 0 comments
Oculus VR gets bought by Facebook for a jaw-dropping sum, Twitter adds new features, but you might not like the recently discovered "features" of two popular Google Play apps. Also, be sure to claim your Bitcoin correctly on your taxes, learn about some new lazy lightbulbs, and get some fun tech/geek news (you've gotta check out one guys Star Wars pipes!)
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Friday tech news roundup for May 14

by on March 14, 2014 0 comments
It's Pi Day today, and it was the Internet's 25th birthday on Wednesday. Find out some interesting Domain Name facts (no, that's not an oxymoron) in celebration. Lifehacker has a list of the five best Wi-Fi routers, the Vivofit fitness tracker by Garmin hits the market, and Flappy Bird *might* be coming back. Also, have you noticed the new look of Google search results? Google did a refresh this week, and Amazon is "refreshing" the cost of Amazon Prime by $20. Finally, get a blast from the past with some of the most popular chain emails that used to be popular back in the day.
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Friday tech news roundup for February 28

by on February 28, 2014 0 comments
Download the Apple iOS/OS X security patch ASAP if you haven't already, and taking that next selfie with your BFF might just get you lice. Also, turn any Internet-connected camera into a cloud-based monitoring system, learn how to understand data with a free Google course, and check out the latest Galaxy Gear smartwatches and fitness monitor. And, if you've ever missed a bonus scene after the credits roll, you'll never have to again thanks to a new free app!
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Disguising your wireless router

by on February 25, 2014 2 comments
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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Friday tech news roundup for February 21

by on February 21, 2014 0 comments
This week: Facebook makes a giant purchase of WhatsApp, be sure to change your Kickstarter password before you take a peek at a new gadget that will make sure you never drive away and forget things again. Also, Candy Crush is going public and will be having an IPO, there are 7 Gmail features you might not know existed, and take a peek at a really cool Indigogo project that'll have your fingers doing the talking—almost literally. And, just for fun, check out some of the best and most interesting Toy Fair products.
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In the spotlight: Beaver Island, Michigan

by on February 12, 2014 0 comments
Beaver Island is the biggest island in Lake Michigan, at about 13 miles long and six miles wide. To get to this picturesque TDS Telecom community, you can take a ferry or a short flight from the city of Charlevoix, about 32 miles away. It’s a tourism hot spot, especially in the summer. Visitors come from all over to explore the island’s beaches and natural beauty. Find out about this interesting TDS location.
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