# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! [ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Help Desks Help Remedy the Following IT Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems) Friday, 23 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Help Desks Help Remedy the Following IT Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-23-19/b2ap3_large_Fotolia_683340_S_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems "Help Desks Help Remedy the Following IT Problems") Downtime is a major problem for businesses, and it’s largely a result of technology taking over the workplace. Since many jobs rely on technology to be done properly, it stands to reason that broken-down technology can pose a considerable issue for businesses--not to mention the costs that are associated with downtime and maintenance. A help desk can alleviate some of the pressure that the average employee feels as a result of relying on technology in the workplace. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/help-desk) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-desks-help-remedy-the-following-it-problems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Usability of the Taskbar](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-usability-of-the-taskbar) Wednesday, 21 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Usability of the Taskbar](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-21-19/b2ap3_large_Fotolia_193974424_S_folder_storage_bookmark_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-usability-of-the-taskbar "Tip of the Week: Usability of the Taskbar") If you take a look at any computer in an office environment, there is a solid chance that it is running the Windows operating system. Whenever we have the opportunity, we like to share tips and tricks to help both normal and power users alike get the most out of their operating system. Follow these tips and you’ll be able to make navigating your computer just a little bit easier. Tags: [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-usability-of-the-taskbar#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-usability-of-the-taskbar) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Evaluating Your Business’ Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology) Monday, 19 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Evaluating Your Business’ Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-19-19/b2ap3_large_working-in-team-PN5JXPC_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology "Evaluating Your Business’ Information Technology") It’s imperative that you keep your IT infrastructure under control, but many organizations push it to the side. The problem is that ignoring IT often makes it so that you aren’t properly evaluating your technology infrastructure and support, meaning that you could be wasting time and resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Ask yourself the following questions to determine whether or not your IT systems are being maintained properly. Tags: [Remote Monitoring](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote-monitoring) [Avoiding Downtime](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [Information Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information-technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/evaluating-your-business-information-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness) Friday, 16 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2019/8-16-19/b2ap3_large_142794530_S-backup_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness "How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Preparedness") “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This quote is frequently attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and while it may not have actually been said by the Founding Father, it still teaches a valuable lesson - especially where disaster recovery is concerned. In other words, you need to make sure you have a working disaster recovery strategy - working being the key point. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-test-your-disaster-recovery-preparedness) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [As a Channel Futures MSP 501 Member, Datalyst Can Help](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-a-channel-futures-msp-501-member-datalyst-can-help) Thursday, 15 August 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![As a Channel Futures MSP 501 Member, Datalyst Can Help](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/197/b2ap3_large_channelfutures-mspwinner.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/as-a-channel-futures-msp-501-member-datalyst-can-help "As a Channel Futures MSP 501 Member, Datalyst Can Help") Here at Datalyst, the fact that we can successfully help businesses achieve success by relieving them of their technology hassles is a perfectly sufficient reward. Having said that, it is always nice to receive recognition for our accomplishments. For instance, we were happy to be named to the Channel Futures MSP 501 list. 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