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6 Hobbies You Can Adopt in 2016

We’re in the throes of the winter blues, but that doesn’t mean that you should retreat to the couch under a blanket and wait until spring. We’re all about spending time with a movie or catching up on TV, but after awhile, we get a little bored. So, whether you’re looking to improve your mind, make extra money, or just learn a new skill, why not give a new hobby a try? We've got six ideas for you.
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The unlikely holiday you should celebrate

Even the most open and sharing person probably has a few details about themselves they’d like to keep private. That’s why Data Privacy Day is so important—it may not seem like a thrilling holiday, but staying in control over your personal information falls onto a short list of priceless gifts. And, it’s a gift you can give yourself with just a few simple steps.
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Consumer alert: Don’t fall for “scareware”

Our Remote PC Support team has been fielding lots of calls from customers asking what is known as “scareware.” Designed to scare you into action, these real-looking popup windows “warn” you about security vulnerabilities and urge you to call a 1-800 number for help. The thing is, it’s a scam—these popups (see above and below) are NOT from TDS.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Bad Company

Supergroups tend to be an amazing idea on paper, but once the music hits the airwaves, they don’t live up to the hype. Today’s band was certainly legit, but they don’t perhaps get the recognition they deserve. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, it’s a bit surprising they aren’t more of a household name.
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Free preview of SHOWTIME starts Saturday

Early 2016 is SHOWTIME® at TDS TV®, with a free channel preview for all customers Saturday through Monday, SHOWTIME® ANYTIME now available for viewing at your convenience, and a low introductory price on SHOWTIME subscriptions.
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GOP debate available with free preview of the Fox Business Network

Just in time for the sixth Republican presidential debate, TDS TV customers will have free access to the Fox Business Network for 24 hours.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Badfinger

Don't be scared off by the hair! Badfinger, a group signed to the Beatles' own label, created some awesome music but never seemed to get the recognition they deserved...until now. For five bucks you can give their sound a whirl—and you won't be disappointed. The top three tracks stack up to anything Lennon or McCartney put out.
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Seen on Pinterest: Six Simple Yet Seriously Filling Salads for a Healthy Meal

It's January, and if you're anything like us, you're trying to eat healthier this month to atone for some holiday overindulgence. But salad doesn't have to be boring -- or caloric (we're looking at you, Caesar) -- thanks to these enticing recipes that combine healthy yet filling ingredients.
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Weekly tech news roundup: 2016 CES edition

The new tech coming out of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has dominated the tech news for this week. As such, I’m going to highlight some of the fun stuff I noticed coming across the feeds and point you to where you can catch up with all the CES news.
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