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Should you delete FaceApp?

By HelloTDS on July 19, 2019 in News, Technology 0

The viral app, most recently part of a celebrity #FaceAppChallenge, allows users to upload photos to see how they might look when they’re old, if they were a different gender, etc. Although it has been around for a few years,… (Continue Reading)

TDS launches new Internet Security product for your devices

By Cheryl McCollum on June 25, 2019 in Business, News, Technology 0

TDS® is launching a new security product that will keep your online devices safe and protect your home internet. With TDS Internet Security, you will be able to easily distribute and manage TDS internet security licenses from their My Account… (Continue Reading)

6 things to consider for youth and internet safety

By Cheryl McCollum on June 17, 2019 in News, Technology 0

Research from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that children between the ages of 8 to 18 spend up to eight hours online each day. June is National Internet Safety Month. As schools close for summer recess, young students will have… (Continue Reading)

‘Jailbroken’ streaming devices and apps are Trojan Horses for malware

By HelloTDS on May 13, 2019 in News, Technology 0

The latest entertainment scams are just like Trojan Horses—you invite them into your home thinking they’re something awesome, but they actually mean you harm. Back in the old days (in 2017), you “just” had to worry about downloading pirated content… (Continue Reading)

Cyber security reminder: Make passwords strong

By Cheryl McCollum on March 28, 2019 in News, Technology 0

It’s springtime, which means it’s a good time to clean out your old computer passwords and replace them with stronger ones that are tough to crack. The tips below were adapted from the Department of Homeland Security’s Online Privacy Tip… (Continue Reading)

Now more options for blue-light blocking glasses

By Cheryl McCollum on February 12, 2019 in News, Technology 0

The average number of hours an office worker spends in front of a computer screen is six-and-a-half. When you add in the number of hours most people spend on their phones, you can chalk up nearly 10 hours per day… (Continue Reading)

Equip kids against online gaming hackers

By HelloTDS on February 4, 2019 in News, Technology 0

If you, or someone in your family, enjoy the super-popular online games be warned: there are real-life security risks at play in online gaming. Take Fortnite, three recently discovered security bugs would have allowed hackers to access account and payment… (Continue Reading)

People can figure out your password

By HelloTDS on November 23, 2018 in News, Technology 2

Even if your password isn’t “123456,” “password,” or “qwerty” — some of the most commonly used ones out there—odds are good that other people know your password. That’s because of two reasons: Billions of leaked credentials have found their way… (Continue Reading)

Hacking humans: the dangers of social engineering

By HelloTDS on November 21, 2018 in News, Technology 0

“Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people.” —Bruce Schneier – privacy specialist Social engineering is a new term to describe someone who uses psychological manipulation to get someone else to divulge confidential information or perform actions (e.g., click a link in… (Continue Reading)

TDS User Guides, How-To Videos

By Cheryl McCollum on October 16, 2018 in Community, News, Technology 0

To enhance our customer’s TV viewing experience, TDS has produced several user guides to help our customers navigate our products. On our website, we have user guides and quick reference guides on Catch TV including an introduction to MyDVR, using… (Continue Reading)

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