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Time is running out! Archive your videos now

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Archiving videos to newer media formats is not only becoming more popular but it is turning into a necessity for those who do not want to lose old videos. It’s not just about still keeping a VHS player around (if… (Continue Reading)

You’ll wanna cry at the rise in ransomware

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Last month’s WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by storm, making a lot of people want to cry. Reportedly the files on 200,000 computers across the globe were encrypted and held ransom until victims paid to restore them. While that… (Continue Reading)

How to Optimize Your Wi-Fi Signal

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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 blocks or interferes with those waves could mean trouble for your connection.… (Continue Reading)

How Snapchat keeps you connected with loved ones

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When most Baby Boomers or Gen Xers think about Snapchat, they probably imagine Millennials (and the younger set) taking thousands of selfies anytime, anywhere. It may seem like there’s not much more you can get out of the app –… (Continue Reading)

As the Internet becomes more accessible, usage grows quickly

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For a lot of people, it’s hard to imagine present-day life without internet access. Currently, there are 287 million internet users in the United States, making it the third largest national internet market in the world. While a digital divide… (Continue Reading)

Network upgrade in Ruidoso, N.M. complete

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Tuesday, Aug. 29: Network upgrade is complete. On Monday, Aug. 28 at 10 p.m., TDS technical teams will be working to upgrade network facilities in Ruidoso, N.M. You should expect service interruptions for phone, internet and TV services during the… (Continue Reading)

Equifax breach reminds us to take control of personal information

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The recent hacking of the credit reporting bureau Equifax, reminds all of us that now is the time to take a good look at how we’re protecting our personal information. For some background, Equifax released the following details of the… (Continue Reading)

Sun outages a possibility from Oct. 4-14

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Dear TDS Customers, Sun outages are back.  Twice a year, all television customers may experience some degree of television interference due to sun outages. This fall, the solar satellite interference are expected from Oct. 4-14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.… (Continue Reading)

Cyber security reminder: Make passwords strong

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM is an education and awareness campaign launched by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. The goal is to teach the American public the importance of cyber… (Continue Reading)

15 tips for having an ID-theft free holiday

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The start of the holiday shopping season is closing in on us. Whether you’re an online shopper, one that shops in a store or if you do a little bit of both, note that this is the time of year… (Continue Reading)

Outsmarting your connected car

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We are often wary of our phones or computers getting hacked, but we often overlook a much less obvious –but potentially far more dangerous – piece of tech falling into hackers’ hands. Our cars are becoming just as connected as… (Continue Reading)

There’s privacy risks with smart home devices

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The Internet of Things (also known as IoT) means that everyday devices connect to the internet so they can relay and receive information. To say IoT devices are popular would be an understatement. Business Insider predicts there will be 24… (Continue Reading)

What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

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Meltdown and Spectre are names given to two different security bugs found in June of 2017 by Google. These bugs are far-reaching and impact a wide-range of computers, mobile devices and servers across many operating systems, such as iOS, MacOS,… (Continue Reading)

Talking with your children about safe internet usage

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Home access to computers and the internet has expanded dramatically over the last two decades. According to Child Trends, more and more children, some as young as three-years-old, are accessing the online world.  With this trend continuing for years to… (Continue Reading)

How Snapchat keeps you connected with loved ones

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When most Baby Boomers or Gen Xers think about Snapchat, they probably imagine Millennials (and the younger set) taking thousands of selfies anytime, anywhere. It may seem like there’s not much more you can get out of the app –… (Continue Reading)

Protecting your data in a connected car

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We are often wary of our phones or computers getting hacked, but we often overlook a much less obvious –but potentially far more dangerous – piece of tech falling into hackers’ hands. Our cars are becoming just as connected as… (Continue Reading)

7 must-have tech gadgets for college students

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Stores across the country are starting to roll out their back-to-school inventories, signaling the end of summer is near. If you or someone you know is getting ready to head off to college, here are some gadgets you may want… (Continue Reading)

Data breaches can lead to credential stuffing

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Data breaches aren’t going away—in fact, data indicates that they’re happening more often than ever before. A 2018 report says that 75% of U.S. retailers have experienced a breach, with 50% experiencing the issue in the last year. Check out… (Continue Reading)

National Cyber Security Awareness tips to stay safe online

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This month marks the 15th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)—an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and provide resources to help Americans stay safe online. Cybersecurity is a broad term used to describe… (Continue Reading)

TDS User Guides, How-To Videos

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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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