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Learn to Escape the Scam Trap

This week kick offs the IRS Tax Security Awareness Week.  The goal is to educate taxpayers on steps they should do to protect themselves from identity theft and tax scams, as well as protect their valuable financial data in advance… (Continue Reading)


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What’s up with my Wi-Fi?

Wireless internet lets you watch or browse from anywhere…as long as your Wi-Fi network works well. Because Wi-Fi depends on radio waves from your wireless modem, anything that or blocks or interferes with those waves could mean trouble for your… (Continue Reading)


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How to Optimize Your Wireless Signal

Wireless internet lets you watch or browse from anywhere…as long as your Wi-Fi network works well. Because Wi-Fi depends on radio waves from your wireless modem, anything that or blocks or interferes with those waves could mean trouble for your… (Continue Reading)


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HBO GO & Max GO now available!

It’s here! TDS customers with HBO and Cinemax subscriptions now have free access to movies and shows anytime, anywhere with HBO GO® and MAX GO®. HBO GO allows you to instantly watch every episode of every season of the best… (Continue Reading)


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Watch STARZ on the go!

STARZ, the home of hit period pieces such as Outlander and Black Sails, is getting a new look. First, STARZ Play, the network’s mobile app, will now simply be known as STARZ. Also, STARZ has rebranded its sister network, ENCORE,… (Continue Reading)


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Don’t fall for scareware

Our Remote PC Support team has been fielding lots of calls from customers asking about what’s 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… (Continue Reading)


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Highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show

The future promises better wearable electronics, interactive screens on everyday items and massive amounts of data harvesting. Wade Holmes, director of engineering and technology at TDS, was one of approximately 170,000 visitors at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show in… (Continue Reading)


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6 tips for shopping safely online

Welcome to the holidays! It’s the time of the year when, rather than heading to brick-and-mortar stores, we often head online looking for bargains. Although you may be hoping to catch a good deal, cyber criminals are hoping to catch… (Continue Reading)


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How to spot a phishing email scam

Cyber criminals are always looking for ways to try and steal your information. One of their favorites is to send legitimate-looking emails to “fish” for account numbers and payment information. So how can you spot fake emails from the real… (Continue Reading)