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3 ways to lock down your router
 (and keep your smart home safe!)

Smart homes might be right around the corner, but are you and your neighbors really ready for them? While research shows the demand for Internet of Things (IoT) devices is likely to skyrocket over the next few years, the security implications of the IoT aren’t so rosy. Current online threats will become much closer to home as more people use IoT devices to “smarten” up their houses, and new security challenges are sure to emerge.
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A scammer might be a phone call away

When you have a question, you probably turn to the Internet....but that's what’s makes this new scam so scary. Scammers are using our urge to find information online to set up unsuspecting victims. They are setting up fake websites and customer service lines that seem to be associated with big name companies.
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Community Connections: Links for Lauren, Ducky Day, lending a truck

TDS receives many invitations to participate in events, become a corporate sponsor, or simply donate items for giveaways. Unfortunately we can’t say yes to all of them. However, we recently said yes to include Links for Lauren and Ducky Days. Plus, a few our techs chipped in and helped out the Fayetteville-Perry, Ohio school district.
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“Mad Max: Fury Road” comes to TDS TV on Demand

This week TDS TV on Demand brings one of the year's biggest - and best - hits: "Mad Max: Fury Road." In addition, there are several well-done dramas, including the romance "Age of Adaline" and the Brian Wilson biopic "Love & Mercy."
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Carlos Santana

There is a band out there, named after a guitarist you’ve probably heard of, that's truly one of the greatest rock bands of all time. When you hear the name, you may scoff at that idea – but 90 million records sold worldwide and eight Grammy Awards may convince you otherwise. Not bad for a guy that was once told not to quit his day job. And right now you can score this famous group's second—and awesome—album for only $5.
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TDS school supply drive a huge success

As anyone who has gone back-to-school shopping knows, purchasing the list of required supplies can add up quickly—too quickly, for some families. To help students in need, TDS employees in Madison, Wis. recently collected and donated school supplies to the local school district.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Rage Against The Machine

The story of this famous band will probably sound a bit familiar—guys who were already part of different struggling groups looked for something better. And boy did they find it. This band formed in 1991 and have sold more than 5 million of their self-titled album.
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3 password tips from the pros

F-Secure, a TDS partner, tells you the three most common pieces of password advice and practices recommended by security experts. Sure, strong passwords are important, but there are other factors you should be considering (and may not be!).
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