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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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How to reconnect with loved ones after severe weather

by on March 26, 2014 1 comment
Spring is officially here! While it means warmer weather is here or on the horizon, it also means an increased risk for severe weather. If a storm hits while you are at work and your children are at school or daycare, how will you contact one another? How will you get back together? Head off any potential chaos before it happens by developing an Emergency Communication Plan.
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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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In the spotlight: Erik Brown

by on March 5, 2014 0 comments
Being good citizens in our communities is an important Shared Value for TDS. Employees are encouraged to offer their support/time—but Erik Brown has taken it almost to another level. He has donated a week of his vacation time every year for 25 years to help run the Badger Boys State program. Find out what makes this program so special it keeps Erik coming back for more.
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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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Previewing the Oscars!

by on February 27, 2014 0 comments
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

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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