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Friday tech news roundup for February 28

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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Previewing the Oscars!

TDS two movie buffs, Troy and Kris, share their take on the Oscars. They tell you who got robbed in the past, who they think should have won, and make their predictions for this year's show. Do you agree with their picks? Find out...
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Friday tech news roundup for February 21

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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Helping Second Harvest make a difference

Hunger is a far-reaching problem and one that TDS Telecom CFO/vice president of Finance Vicki Villacrez is determined to help solve. Read how Vicki hopes to use her business expertise to help Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin accomplish its mission of ending hunger in the areas the agency serves.
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Olympic memories

For many the chance to represent their country at the Olympic games is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! But there’s more to the Olympics than just competing, right? Nicole Joraanstad, member of the 2010 U.S. women’s curling team in Vancouver and TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) employee, tells you about what life is like in the Olympic village, what the athletes do with their downtime, and all about some of the famous people she got to meet.
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In the spotlight: Beaver Island, Michigan

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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21 ways to have a safer and less worrisome online life

F-Secure is celebrating Europe's Safer Internet Day by offering 21 tips to help you feel safer when you're doing Internet shopping, banking, or surfing. They're also giving away a free one-year license to SAFE, their multi-device protection for a worry-free online life, every day in the month of February. Get the tips and find out how you can win.
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Friday tech news roundup for February 7

Facebook released a new app for iPhone users that's pretty great. And speaking of apps, Chromecast may soon have many more, thanks to the release of an official software development kit. Plus, a teacher is putting new spin on teaching world news, Wikipedia has a new voice project in the works, and Microsoft has a new CEO. Also check out a story about two guys hacking into genetic code to try and help a little boy, get some Valentine's Day apps, and there's more fuel for the Amazon gaming console rumors.
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Winning the gold—on your time

Good news! TDS TV is offering access to live coverage of the Sochi games on any Internet-enabled device. If you subscribe to the Expanded or Expanded Plus tiers, you will be able to watch more than 1,500 hours of coverage, including every competition live or through video on demand. Read how to start watching.
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Friday tech news roundup for January 31

Google acquires another company and also offers Google Glass in more fashionable frames. Also: Swiftkey is now on iOS…with some limitations, a new 3D printer can make flexible and colorful objects, and there’s now a way to tell if your neighbor’s drone is spying on you. Plus, we’ve got news about the new Sherlock game app, a good nerd home accessory list, and a Kickstarter project for a lightsaber dueling game.
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