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How to spot a phishing email scam

by TDS Security Team on April 30, 2015 5 comments

Cyber criminals are always looking for ways to try and steal your information. One of their favorites is to send legitimate-looking emails to "phish" for account numbers, or, better yet, payment information. So how can you spot fake emails from the real thing? We show you five ways to spot a scam.

4 Facebook scams to avoid

by Guest Blogger on February 18, 2015 0 comments

Do you know a Facebook scam when you see one? We've got four scams you should keep an eye out for so you can stay connected to your friends...not scam artists.

POP3 and IMAP – What are they?

by Guest Blogger on February 11, 2015 0 comments

POP and IMAP are two different email delivery methods that operate quite differently. One lets you access ALL your emails on every device you have, and one does not. Learn how each method works so you can set up your devices and email clients to work the way you'd like them to!

Data Privacy Day: safeguard your personal information and digital footprint

by Missy Kellor on January 28, 2015 0 comments

Today is International Data Privacy Day. While this might not be a holiday you’ll celebrate “Pinterest style” with a color-coordinated candy buffet or handmade cut-out cookies, it doesn’t mean it’s not important. In fact, it could be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Game Time: Inspiration, Perspiration, and Pixels

by Jason Compton on October 1, 2014 0 comments

To stand out among the thousands of video games released on computers, phones, and social media sites every year, you need a hook. Paul Pridham is the mad scientist of Madgarden, and he took a few minutes away from creating the upcoming Death Road to Canada to answer questions about creating games for today's demanding audiences.

Working Online: Three Free Office Suites

by Jason Compton on August 13, 2014 3 comments

Buying office software was once a major expense for many, because free alternatives were laughably under-powered. Today, free office software is extremely capable and comprehensive, and even offers document-sharing advantages far more convenient than conventional, pricey software. Find out about some of your best, free options.

Game Time: Three Online Shops, Just For Fun

by Jason Compton on July 16, 2014 2 comments

Whatever happened to the aisles and aisles of computer games you used to see at big-box electronics and specialty stores? Sure, stores still stock a large number of games for consoles like Xbox and Playstation, but Windows and Mac users are lucky to find more than a single shelf. That's not because everybody is too busy playing Candy Crush on their phones—computer gaming is still a $25 billion industry. So, where are all the games?

What is Malware? Part 2

by Guest Blogger on January 15, 2014 1 comment

You turn on your computer and a message appears to tell you to update your Adobe Reader or iTunes or… more...

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