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

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##  [Monitoring Your IT is a Crucial Step to Success](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/monitoring-your-it-is-a-crucial-step-to-success)

  Friday, 13 November 2020

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

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Your business’ technology is extremely important to your business’ success and ensuring that it is functioning as designed has to be an ongoing priority. This can be harder than you may think. Today, we’ll go over how you can actively confront this challenge and keep your IT running as it should.

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##  [How Remote Work Changes Shadow IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-remote-work-changes-shadow-it)

  Thursday, 12 November 2020

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As remote work becomes the norm, your IT department's ability to manage your remote workers' devices is limited. This often leads to issues with shadow IT, or the presence of unauthorized and unapproved software solutions on your devices, usually due to your employees trying to fill a need.

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  [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [Shadow IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/shadow-it)   [workplace tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Making the Most of Google Keep](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-making-the-most-of-google-keep)

  Wednesday, 11 November 2020

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

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The Android platform has various tools and applications available to assist users in keeping themselves organized and productive. One of these applications, Google Keep, offers particularly significant benefits. For this week’s tip, we’ll be going over some ways that you can use Google Keep to help “keep” track of the cornucopia of important information you need to process and retain.

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  [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Some Budget Smartphones You Should Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/some-budget-smartphones-you-should-know)

  Monday, 09 November 2020

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

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We’ve looked at the best phones (flagships), we’ve looked at some of the most innovative devices, but what happens if you don’t have $1,000+ to buy a smartphone? Many of the main manufacturers spend a lot of their marketing budgets highlighting their most expensive devices, so a lot of people don’t know that there are some very capable smartphones that don’t come with four-figure price tags. Let’s take a look at some phones that people can get that won’t empty their wallets.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Save Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/save-money)

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##  [To Improve Collaboration Consider These 3 Variables](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/to-improve-collaboration-consider-these-3-variables)

  Friday, 06 November 2020

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

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The modern business should be prioritizing its collaborative capabilities. After all, the benefits of collaboration include increased quality in products and services and customer service alike, all the while cutting costs. Of course, you may have already attempted to incorporate collaborative practices, but for some reason, they didn’t take. Let’s consider a few reasons that might have been the case.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Activating Android Guest Mode](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-activating-android-guest-mode)

  Wednesday, 04 November 2020

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

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While you probably aren’t super enthusiastic about loaning out your mobile device right now, you may not have ever been. After all, you’re effectively handing over a bunch of personal data bundled into a convenient package. However, Android has had a feature that makes it substantially more secure to share your device for some time now.

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##  [4 Phones That Are Pushing the Limits](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-phones-that-are-pushing-the-limits)

  Monday, 02 November 2020

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

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Last week we looked at the flagship smartphones that are currently available, and while they are undeniably the best smartphones available today, they may not be the most interesting. In late 2018, manufacturers started releasing smartphones with folding screens. These devices didn’t work as well as the modern user needed them to, but it did signal that manufacturers are trying to innovate and extend what’s possible for the modern smartphone.

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##  [More Effective for Business: Wireless vs Wired](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/more-effective-for-business-wireless-vs-wired)

  Saturday, 31 October 2020

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

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Businesses’ data needs are rapidly changing. Today, data security is a pressing issue. Unfortunately, the amount of dangerous threats are expanding as well and it is important to ensure that any technology moves you make don’t end up putting your business in harm’s way. This month, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of wiring up your computer network.

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  [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)   [Wireless](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wireless)   [Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wi-fi)

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##  [Don’t Let This Year’s Low Number of Data Breaches Get Your Hopes Up](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-let-this-year-s-low-number-of-data-breaches-get-your-hopes-up)

  Friday, 30 October 2020

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

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You may have heard whispers that, compared to the past few years, 2020 has seen considerably fewer data breaches play out. While this may sound like a cause for celebration, we wanted to share a few reasons that this news may not be as great as it appears.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Bad Situations Can Come Down On Your Business Through Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/bad-situations-can-come-down-on-your-business-through-phishing)

  Thursday, 29 October 2020

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

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For the past several years, ransomware has been a major thorn in the sides of businesses. Hackers that were once known for “hacking” into networks, changed tactics when encryption just got too strong. Today, these “hackers” use confidence tactics to gain access to accounts. Once they’re in, their strongest tool is ransomware. Let’s look at what makes ransomware so dangerous and how your company can combat the constant attacks that come your way.

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  [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [How to Lock Down Your Wireless Network](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-lock-down-your-wireless-network)

  Thursday, 29 October 2020

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

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The amount of data that gets sent back and forth through the air these days is amazing. Just think about it—our phones are constantly connected to cell towers, and often nearby wireless networks, while our computers and laptops send and receive information continuously as we work.

Sometimes, I still marvel over how we can stream music, movies, and conference calls over the airwaves. However, with all that potential, it is important that we protect the data that we’re sending and receiving.

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  [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Five Ways to Manage Your Email Effectively](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-five-ways-to-manage-your-email-effectively)

  Wednesday, 28 October 2020

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

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Email—it’s a business tool that we all use and rely on, but (if we’re being honest) it can be a pain to manage properly. Unfortunately, this can also depreciate the value of the solution to its users. To help prevent these problems, we wanted to share a few tips to assist you with your email management.

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##  [Solid Backup Helps Build Continuity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/solid-backup-helps-builds-continuity)

  Tuesday, 27 October 2020

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

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With a lot of business owners being extra cautious about their spending and doing what they can to prevent unexpected interruptions they are doing everything they can to prevent data loss. This month, we thought we would tell you how data redundancy can help towards this goal.

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  [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)   [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)

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##  [Let’s Look at 2020s Best Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/let-s-look-at-2020s-best-smartphones)

  Monday, 26 October 2020

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology)

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The smartphone is the most important device for millions of people. In fact, if the numbers are to be believed, many people have moved completely away from using traditional computers. Today’s flagship smartphones need a combination of fast connectivity, reliability, and longevity so that users can justify the lofty price tags associated with these devices. Let’s take a look at four of the most noteworthy smartphones available right now.

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  [Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones)   [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-devices)   [Reviews](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/reviews)

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##  [Technology Improvements Give Your Businesses a Leg Up](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/technology-improvements-give-your-businesses-a-leg-up)

  Saturday, 24 October 2020

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In today’s business, technology seems to be advancing at an alarming rate. Just when you think you’ve got the latest and greatest tech; something is developed that makes your new tool seem antiquated. Nowhere is this more evident than in the management of your IT.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Managed Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-services)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Improving Your Google Searches](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-improving-your-google-searches)

  Friday, 23 October 2020

  [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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Google is *the* standard for online searches. It seems to be as simple as can be. Think of a question, type it in, get an answer. However, not many people likely know just how specific you can make these Google searches with just a few details. Let’s go over how to use Google most effectively as you search the Internet.

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  [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet)

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##  [Listening to Your Team is a Great Way to Overcome Business Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/listening-to-your-team-is-a-great-way-to-overcome-business-challenges)

  Wednesday, 21 October 2020

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

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While it sounds like a term that only applies to the person with the fanciest title in an organization, business leadership is an important quality for people to demonstrate at all levels. However, when you are the boss, it becomes important that you encourage this comprehensive business leadership amongst your team. Here are a few key questions you should be asking regularly to communicate this responsibility to your team members.

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  [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)

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##  [Innovative Cybersecurity Tools Your Business Needs](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/innovative-cybersecurity-tools-your-business-needs)

  Monday, 19 October 2020

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

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Despite the events of recent months, cybersecurity can never be too far from your awareness—especially where your business is concerned. As a refresher, let’s go over a few solutions that you need to have in place to protect your business from the persistent threats that are out there.

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  [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [How to Beat Cybercrime and Stay Secure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-beat-cybercrime-and-stay-secure)

  Friday, 16 October 2020

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

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Unfortunately, it is hard for the modern business to keep all of their data secure. There are just so many threats that most businesses leak data without even knowing it. There are things you can do, however. Today we will go through four considerations that can help you stay ahead of cybercriminals.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Taking a Screenshot](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-taking-a-screenshot)

  Wednesday, 14 October 2020

  [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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Screenshots can be one of the most effective ways to share information, as it gives the people you are communicating to first-hand knowledge of what you’re seeing. Of course, different platforms have different means of capturing a screenshot. Let’s go over these methods to ensure that you can do so efficiently and easily.

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  [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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