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FTC: What you need to know about Cornavirus payment scams
We know there’s been a flood of information and updates about the government’s economic impact payments, or so-called stimulus checks, lately. Here’s what you need to know about the stimulus payments and how to avoid scams related to them.
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Don’t overshare on social media
It seems very counterintuitive to suggest you shouldn’t share on social media—after all, that’s why it even exists. But in some cases, sharing too much can increase your risk of being hacked or having your identity stolen. This is definitely the case with two popular Facebook trends.
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Netflix offers new parental control tools
With all of us spending more time at home, it’s entirely likely your kids may be watching more TV than they typically do. If you’re busy working—and heck, even if you’re not—the challenge can be making sure your kiddos aren’t watching things you’d prefer they didn’t. Netflix has just rolled out new, way better control options for parents. Find out what you can do.
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TDS donates $35,000 to food pantries
TDS is dedicated to giving back on the best of days, but with this current national crisis, we’re doing even more. We have donated $10,000 to Second Harvest Foodbank of East Tennessee, and another $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin—plus three others.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon
During these times when you’re likely cooped up in your house, only leaving for the essentials, music can really be a reminder of whatever “normal” means. And tossing on absolute classics like Dark Side can be a great distraction from the outside world. Today’s album is renowned world-wide and still sells millions of copies a year.
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