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The 20 worst passwords of 2021

In 1987, comedian Mel Brooks made fun of the password 12345 (and those who use it), but here’s the not-so-funny punchline: that same bad password is the third most-common one in use THIS YEAR. Yes, despite countless data breaches, tons… (Continue Reading)


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Fox WeatherNation launched in Seminole, Texas

Weather doesn’t stop and neither does WeatherNation. TDS recently launched WeaterNation in Seminole, Seagraves, and Denver City, Texas. Fox WeatherNation is on Channel 39 for our TDS TV+ customers and Channel 95 for our TV customers. Watch and interact with… (Continue Reading)


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Avoiding a money mule scam

Scammers are looking for people to help them move stolen money. They visit online dating, job search, and social media sites, create fake stories, and make up reasons to send you money, usually by check or Bitcoin. Then they tell… (Continue Reading)


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Today is National Computer Security Day

National Computer Security Day was created in 1988, closely following an attack on ARPANET. That system was the predecessor of today’s internet and 10 percent of computers connected to ARPANET were harmed in that cyberattack. The day is designed to… (Continue Reading)


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Donate safely this Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others. But you don’t want to give money to a fake charity or scammer (any day of the week). Before you donate this Giving Tuesday ―… (Continue Reading)


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How to spot and avoid common health scams

As a caregiver for a family member with special health needs, you know that shopping, making meals, or just regularly spending time with someone who can’t get out much can profoundly improve their quality of life. But being a caregiver… (Continue Reading)


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TDS offers 1Gig Internet

The rollout of 1Gig internet speeds began in 2020 and over the next year TDS launched some of its fastest speeds throughout our cable communities. With more people working from home, many TDS customers have found faster speeds are necessary.… (Continue Reading)