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Spring sun outages could impact your video signal

by TDS Guest Author on February 24, 2022 2 comments

Twice a year, all television customers (not just TDS TV customers) may experience some degree of television interference due to sun outages. This spring, the solar satellite interference is expected from about February 25 until March 12. What are sun outages? Click to read more.

•Online Life

NFTs for Beginners

by TDS Guest Author on February 17, 2022 0 comments

NFTs are increasing in popularity, and articles about investors becoming rich from NFTs are becoming more frequent. But what is… more...

How to Maintain Productivity While Working Virtually

by TDS Guest Author on February 14, 2022 0 comments

So your company has seen the light and given you the ability and option to work virtually occasionally – or… more...

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Love is in the air: Valentine’s Day movies for everyone and anyone

by TDS Guest Author on February 11, 2022 0 comments

Grab your family and enjoy these Valentine’s Day themed movies centered around the language of love.

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FTC: Welcome to Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022

by TDS Guest Author on January 31, 2022 0 comments

Today the Federal Trace Commission (FTC) is kicking off Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022. Identity thieves have been busier than ever during the pandemic, with scammers and identity thieves after people’s information to apply for credit, unemployment benefits, file taxes, buy things, or get medical services. But there are some things you can do to protect yourself, and this week, you’ll learn how.

•Online Life

10 recipes that will score at the big game

by TDS Guest Author on January 27, 2022 0 comments

It’s that time of year again, friends. It’s time for the biggest football game of the year. Whether you watch… more...

•Online Life

Ultimate winter reading guide

by TDS Guest Author on January 20, 2022 0 comments

With another winter storm predicted in the South and East this week and cold temperatures expected for the Midwest, it’s a great time to settle in and pick up a new novel. From romance to historical fiction, here’s what TDS associates recommend:

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FTC: New crypto payment scam alert

by TDS Guest Author on January 13, 2022 0 comments

There's a new spin on scammers asking people to pay with cryptocurrency. It involves an impersonator, a QR code, and a trip to a store. The FTC shares what to look out for:

•Online Life

8 new health tech gadgets for 2022

by TDS Guest Author on January 7, 2022 0 comments

Lots of us decide to turn over a new leaf in the new year—and sometimes a little technology can help make that easier. Whether already released or soon to be, keep a look out for all these new health tech gadgets.

•TDS TV

New Magnolia Network replaces DIY Network on Jan. 5

by TDS Guest Author on January 5, 2022 0 comments

Today, DIY Network is becoming the Gaines’ Magnolia Network. But don’t worry, DIY fans, you’ll still find some of your favorite shows on the rebranded network, and you may just find a new go-to among the many new series premiering soon.

•Online Life

50 trivia questions for National Trivia Day

by TDS Guest Author on January 4, 2022 0 comments

If you dominate in Trivial Pursuit, sweep the floor at the local bar’s trivia night, or challenge the best contestants on Game Show Network, today is your day! Jan. 4 is National Trivia day, so we’ve got 50 trivia questions for you. Test yourself, then share with others!

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