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

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##  [Choosing the Right IT Consultant in Brockton](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/choosing-the-right-it-consultant-in-brockton)

  Tuesday, 25 February 2025

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

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## Brockton MA: IT Consulting Services Overview

In Brockton, MA, IT consulting services are transforming small and medium-sized businesses. An IT consultant can get you the typical IT services a business needs like computer support, IT and network management, as well as cybersecurity, but can go much further to help your organization leverage technology to drive business growth and efficiency.

Whether you're a small business owner or a decision-maker in a larger organization, making smart decisions when it comes to your technology is important; it can be the difference between staying competitive or falling behind.

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##  [Real Fake Controversies and How to Avoid Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/real-fake-controversies-and-how-to-avoid-them)

  Monday, 24 February 2025

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

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All it takes is a couple minutes on social media to see all of the “outrage” over whatever is happening in the world at the moment. Before you know it, you’re invested in some issue that you’ve never heard of up until that moment, and you’re left wondering, “Why?” Today, we want to explore this phenomenon of how social media brings you to care so deeply about things that are rarely actually your problem (and why it can be so harmful).

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##  [Leaning on AI Isn’t Always the Answer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/leaning-on-ai-isn-t-always-the-answer)

  Saturday, 22 February 2025

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

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Artificial Intelligence is one of the most disruptive and innovative technologies that has come down the line in a decade. It can do things in minutes that would take people hours or days. It will only get more sophisticated from here. Unfortunately for business owners, the use of AI can mean that sometimes you lose sight of just how valuable your human employees are. This month, we take a look at why human employees can be an important part of keeping your automated tools in check.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai)

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##  [There are Plenty of Reasons the Cloud is So Popular Amongst Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/there-are-plenty-of-reasons-the-cloud-is-so-popular-amongst-businesses)

  Friday, 21 February 2025

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

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Think about the apps you use daily—Google Drive, Netflix, Spotify, even Instagram. All of these run on cloud-based services, which basically means they store and process everything online instead of relying on one physical device. Businesses, big and small, are making the same shift because, honestly, it just makes sense. Let’s take a look at why you should be looking to use cloud services in your business.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud)   [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration)

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##  [Technology that Can Help You Get a Handle on Your Supply Chain](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/technology-that-can-help-you-get-a-handle-on-your-supply-chain)

  Thursday, 20 February 2025

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

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Running a small business is no easy feat, especially when it comes to managing supply chains. You’ve got to keep track of suppliers, shipments, inventory, and customer demands—all without losing your mind. Luckily, technology is here to help. Let's break down some of the key tech tools that small businesses are using to make their supply chains smoother and more efficient.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Stop Google from Suggesting AI Tips in Search Results](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-stop-google-from-suggesting-ai-tips-in-search-results)

  Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

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Artificial intelligence is seen practically everywhere now, including at the top of Google’s recommended search results. If you don’t want these generated results appearing whenever you perform a search, there are ways to turn them off. In fact, you might *really* want them turned off… especially since they’re found to be wrong, depending on where the AI pulls this information from.

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##  [Yes, That Text is Probably a Scam… Here’s How to Deal with It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/yes-that-text-is-probably-a-scam-here-s-how-to-deal-with-it)

  Monday, 17 February 2025

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

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Text messages are great. They’re a quick and effective means for us all to communicate.

Unfortunately, this does bring some downsides, too… namely, they’re a relatively simple means for a scammer to spread their attacks. Let’s discuss why this is so dangerous and how you can identify and avoid these threats.

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##  [Three Reasons Phishing Works and What You Need to Do About It](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-reasons-phishing-works-and-what-you-need-to-do-about-it)

  Friday, 14 February 2025

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

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Phishing is a common trick where hackers pretend to be someone you trust to steal your personal information. For example, they might send an email that looks like it's from your bank, asking you to verify your account details. Here's why it's so effective.

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

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##  [Did You Know Windows Can Save Everything You Copy?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-know-windows-can-save-everything-you-copy)

  Wednesday, 12 February 2025

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

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If you didn’t know Windows can save a list of the text and images you copy, I feel for you—you’ve missed out on a simple trick that could’ve saved you a lot of time. But don’t worry, it’s easy to set up, and I’ll show you how.

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##  [Plan Your Windows 10 End-of-Life Migration Before It Becomes Too Expensive](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/plan-your-windows-10-end-of-life-migration-before-it-becomes-too-expensive)

  Tuesday, 11 February 2025

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

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The clock is ticking for Windows 10. Its end-of-life date is October 14th, 2025, and that will be here sooner than you think.

This means it's time to plan your migration. You need to upgrade any Windows 10 machine within your organization to Windows 11 before support ends.

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  [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows)

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##  [Android Phones Have a Handy Anti-Theft Feature You Should Use](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/android-phones-have-a-handy-anti-theft-feature-you-should-use)

  Monday, 10 February 2025

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

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Mobile device security is critical for modern businesses, especially as they play a more prominent and significant role in daily operations. However, data loss is also a problem, regardless of the source… including if a device is wiped via a reset.

While Apple has offered a feature to prevent this for the past year or so, Android 15 now provides the same, referred to as Identity Check. Let’s explore how it works, and how to enable it for yourself.

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

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##  [The Dark Web is No Place for Your Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-dark-web-is-no-place-for-your-data)

  Friday, 07 February 2025

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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When hackers steal data, they don't just sit on it. Sometimes they delete it, but most of the time, they sell it or use it for illegal activities. A lot of this stolen data ends up on the Dark Web, a hidden part of the Internet where people do shady things. That's why it's so important to keep an eye on the Dark Web to protect your business.

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Stop Apps from Invading Your Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-stop-apps-from-invading-your-privacy)

  Wednesday, 05 February 2025

  [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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Earlier this year, a location data broker called Gravy Analytics suffered a huge data breach that compromised a dataset with 30 million points from devices all over the world. With this data, hackers can track users and their movements through healthcare, government, and military facilities.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Did You Know that Cut, Copy, and Paste are Rooted in History?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-know-that-cut-copy-and-paste-are-rooted-in-history)

  Monday, 03 February 2025

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While technology has brought us a long way, there are still some telling remnants of how things used to be done. Take, for instance, the terms “cut,” “paste,” and “copy.”

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##  [Here’s Your Strategy to Upgrade Away from Windows 10](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/here-s-your-strategy-to-upgrade-away-from-windows-10)

  Friday, 31 January 2025

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

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With the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looming later this year–October 14, 2025–you need to take action now so you don’t find yourself in a difficult situation. We have some tips for you as you make this transition, so we encourage you to use them to upgrade as quickly as possible ahead of the end-of-support date.

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##  [Five Ways to Innovate Your Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/five-ways-to-innovate-your-small-business)

  Thursday, 30 January 2025

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

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In business, innovation and productivity go hand-in-hand. When you think outside the box, you open up new ways to get things done faster, smarter, and more effectively. In this month’s newsletter, we thought we’d discuss five innovative strategies to help your business reach new levels of productivity.

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##  [How Your Business Must Conduct Business with the Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-your-business-must-conduct-business-with-the-internet-of-things)

  Wednesday, 29 January 2025

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With so many devices connecting to the Internet, it’s natural that a term would emerge for devices that don’t typically have Internet connection, but nowadays do anyway: the Internet of Things. Businesses can leverage the IoT to take advantage of incredible benefits, but these devices come with an inherent security risk. Why does the IoT matter for businesses, and what can you do to keep your organization secure?

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##  [Three Tips to Better Manage Your Files](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-tips-to-better-manage-your-files)

  Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

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We manage all types of files in the course of doing business. Some are more important than others and often need better security, and they need to be filed a certain way so that retrieval is fast and painless. Today, we will go through three of the best practices in file management to help you get a better handle on the ever-growing amount of data you have to store.

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##  [3 Productivity Tips to Streamline Your Workday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-productivity-tips-to-streamline-your-workday)

  Monday, 27 January 2025

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

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Do you want superhuman productivity? Thankfully, it doesn’t take much to be more productive than the majority of workers out there, and a couple of small tweaks to your day can make a world of difference. Today, we’ll cover some strategies you can use for prioritization, time management, and focus, allowing you to get more work done.

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##  [Cloud-Hosted Communications Can Have a Big Impact](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/cloud-hosted-communications-can-have-a-big-impact)

  Saturday, 25 January 2025

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

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Communications are an important part of any business’ offering. This can be as simple as having a phone line to as complex as to need integration of multitude of different tools designed to push your business forward.

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