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##  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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##  [How to Properly Manage Business Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-properly-manage-business-software)

  Friday, 28 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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It's always important to maintain and manage the tools you use for work. Nowadays, this includes the software your business uses each day. Let's go over some tips for doing so properly.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Stop Overworking from Home](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-stop-overworking-from-home)

  Wednesday, 26 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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It’s quite possible for employees to overwork themselves, even in a remote environment. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can minimize remote overwork for your employees, especially as the boundaries typically set in place by the morning commute are eroded and work/life balance blurs.

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##  [Proactive Management Keeps Business Running Efficiently](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/proactive-management-keeps-business-running-efficiently)

  Tuesday, 25 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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How often have your operations been disrupted by technology troubles that could have been spotted a mile away? Chances are it’s a little too often for your liking, especially if your business wants to remain profitable. When your operations suffer, so too does your bottom line, leading to losses across the board. How can your organization spot technology troubles before they become detrimental to your organization’s future?

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  [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [RMM](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/rmm)

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##  [Let’s Take a Look at 2021’s Best Smartphones: Value Phones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/let-s-take-a-look-at-2021-s-best-smartphones-value-phones)

  Monday, 24 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Last week we took a look at three of the most impressive phones on the market. Those phones all cost a pretty penny. Not that you will get a new smartphone for a song, but it’s just not feasible for most people to drop over a thousand bucks on a new smartphone. Most cellular carriers make it palatable by allowing people to finance the phones as a part of their monthly cellular service, but if you are looking for a strong device that comes in under $500, here are three good options.

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##  [Use Technology to Transform Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/use-technology-to-transform-your-business)

  Saturday, 22 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Sometimes it might feel like you can’t possibly take advantage of the same technologies as a large enterprise, but the reality is that the difference between the two has largely diminished thanks to changes in business technology models and design philosophies. Simply put, there are technologies out there that let you compete with organizations you may not have been able to in the past, and if you can track your analytics, provide a quality service or experience to your customers, and implement the right technology solutions, you are on the right track.

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##  [Avoiding Scams Starts with Awareness](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/avoiding-scams-starts-with-awareness)

  Friday, 21 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The world is full of people who would try to take advantage of your organization and its employees—or, in less gratifying words, scammers. They will do everything they can to try to fool your company and make a quick buck doing so. How can you make sure that the countless messages and phone calls you receive on a daily basis aren’t crooks trying to scam you out of house and home? It all starts with a little awareness.

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##  [Who Do You Call When Your Tech is On the Fritz?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/who-do-you-call-when-your-tech-is-on-the-fritz)

  Thursday, 20 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In the world of business, few issues can be as profoundly disruptive as a desktop workstation refusing to work properly. When your computer stops functioning or impacts your productivity, who do you call? Do you have someone on speed dial who is trained on how to take care of computer problems?

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##  [Steps You Can Take to Maximize Work-from-Home Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/steps-you-can-take-to-maximize-work-from-home-productivity)

  Wednesday, 19 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We’re coming up on two years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed many workplaces’ operational strategies from in-person work to remote work. In that time, many businesses who hadn’t initially considered remote working to be a viable option have now made it a core part of their onboarding process. This means there are plenty of workers who are now beginning remote work who haven’t really experienced it before. Today, we thought we’d go through a couple of strategies that will help remote employees be as productive as possible as they work from home.

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##  [Productivity Software is Smarter Than Ever](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/productivity-software-is-smarter-than-ever)

  Tuesday, 18 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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All businesses rely on software to an extent, but there are several that transcend industry or organization size and can be implemented by most businesses to improve productivity. Let’s go over some of the common types of software you might find in a business environment and why you should consider implementing them for your own company.

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##  [The Best Smartphones Right Now - Flagships](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-best-smartphones-right-now-flagships)

  Monday, 17 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There’s no denying that the smartphone has completely changed the way in which we live. Today’s world is much more connected—for better or worse—and the majority of content is viewed using a smartphone. Let’s take a look at three of the very best smartphones available in the early stages of 2022.

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##  [Remote Policies That Do (and Don’t) Transition Well to In-House Operations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/remote-policies-that-do-and-don-t-transition-well-to-in-house-operations)

  Friday, 14 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, and while many companies buckled under the pressure put on them to maintain operations, others have managed to adapt through the use of remote technology solutions. Businesses have put into place policies surrounding this remote technology, many of which are both helpful and harmful.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-windows-10-screenshots)

  Wednesday, 12 January 2022

  [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)

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There is one key on the keyboard that might seem a little odd: **PrtScn**. It’s not immediately obvious what this key does or why you would want to use it, but we assure you that it is an extremely helpful keyboard shortcut once you understand how it works and why you might want to try it out. In reality, the **PrtScn** key (on some keyboards it might just be **PrtSc**) is important for taking screenshots on your Windows device.

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  [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips)   [Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows)   [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Is the Cloud Over Complicating Your Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-cloud-over-complicating-your-business)

  Monday, 10 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Most everyone uses the cloud in some capacity, even if it’s not a professional one. Simply put, the value it provides even on a consumer level is astounding, and this is even more so with business applications. The cloud makes it much easier for organizations to manage their resources compared to hosting them in-house, but a problem has surfaced with some companies suffering due to what’s called “cloud sprawl.”

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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##  [Are You Doing Everything You Can to Make the Cloud Work for You?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-doing-everything-you-can-to-make-the-cloud-work-for-you)

  Friday, 07 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/cloud)

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Cloud computing is being used by nearly everyone nowadays, and most of the time it presents a lot of value that can’t be found with purchasing, managing, and maintaining an in-house computing infrastructure. As an organization begins moving more and more of their computing to the cloud, there is a situation that arises that industry professionals call “cloud sprawl”.

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  [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)

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##  [Facebook Phishing Is a Real Problem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/facebook-phishing-is-a-real-problem)

  Wednesday, 05 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Hackers have often used email to trick users into clicking on fraudulent links or to hand over important credentials through phishing scams, but these are usually blocked by an enterprise-level spam blocker. However, hackers have learned that there is indeed a way around these spam blockers, and it’s through popular social media websites.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Facebook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/facebook)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [The 2022 Cybersecurity Plan for Massachusetts Small Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-2022-cybersecurity-plan-for-massachusetts-small-businesses)

  Tuesday, 04 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Massachusetts has taken the lead in the United States in terms of cybersecurity regulations, which in the long run, will hopefully aid to protect businesses and consumers from the Bay State. Let’s review what your cybersecurity needs to look like as we progress into 2022.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)

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##  [We’re Happy to Announce a New Partnership that Primarily Benefits You.](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/news-a-events/we-re-happy-to-announce-a-new-partnership-that-primarily-benefits-you)

  Monday, 03 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We’re now working with Cynet to offer a single automated solution to help catch the greatest number of cyberthreats we can. While this new partnership certainly helps us out, your business’ cybersecurity is ultimately what benefits.

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##  [VoIP Can Make Communications Easier](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/voip-can-make-communications-easier)

  Monday, 03 January 2022

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Nothing changes the fortunes of a business faster than having clear lines of communication, especially after operating with less-than-effective communications for a time. Today, there are options that provide businesses with enterprise-level communications without the massive price tag and commitments that they typically bring.

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  [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [VoIp](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip)   [Communications](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communications)

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##  [Turns Out There is a Trend for Cyberattacks Over Holiday Breaks and Weekends](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/turns-out-there-is-a-trend-for-cyberattacks-over-holiday-breaks-and-weekends)

  Friday, 31 December 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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There are countless cybersecurity threats out there, many of which wait until very unfortunate times to strike. One such time is over extended weekends or holiday breaks, when many companies shut down operations longer than the usual two-day weekend. In fact, this is such an issue that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and CISA have issued warnings in response to them.

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  [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Failing Technology Can Negatively Affect Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/failing-technology-can-negatively-affect-your-business)

  Thursday, 30 December 2021

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content)

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When a computer is on the fritz it can really destabilize a person’s ability to produce consistent work. Most users today will try basic troubleshooting techniques, for better or for worse, to get the machine to run properly. Let’s look at the results of failing technology and how it can cost businesses in different ways.

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