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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Two Interesting Ways We Can Save You Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/two-interesting-ways-we-can-save-you-money) Friday, 24 January 2025 [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) [ ![Two Interesting Ways We Can Save You Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-24-25/b2ap3_large_save-money_428166610_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/two-interesting-ways-we-can-save-you-money "Two Interesting Ways We Can Save You Money") One of the most asked questions we get is “How can you help us save money?” It’s the priority for anyone looking to outsource anything. So, naturally it has to be one of the first questions answered. In today’s blog, we’ll go through three ways that our brand of managed IT services functions to save our clients money. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/two-interesting-ways-we-can-save-you-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/two-interesting-ways-we-can-save-you-money) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Five Password Practices for More Secure Accounts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/five-password-practices-for-more-secure-accounts) Thursday, 23 January 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Five Password Practices for More Secure Accounts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PasswordProtection_586660303_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/five-password-practices-for-more-secure-accounts "Five Password Practices for More Secure Accounts") Passwords are one of the best ways to protect your online accounts and information. Strong passwords are especially important for small businesses because weak ones can cause significant problems, like security breaches. Let’s break down how to create and manage passwords the right way. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/five-password-practices-for-more-secure-accounts#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/five-password-practices-for-more-secure-accounts) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Email Encryption: Of Course You Need It!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/email-encryption-of-course-you-need-it) Wednesday, 22 January 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) [ ![Email Encryption: Of Course You Need It!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-22-25/b2ap3_large_EmailEncryption_373473254_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/email-encryption-of-course-you-need-it "Email Encryption: Of Course You Need It!") Have you ever suspected that a hacker could silently observe your email interactions with your clients and your staff? If you manage your own email infrastructure, we want to highlight the importance of email encryption. Encryption keeps your business’ email communications secure and compliant so you can worry less about security and privacy to focus more on running your business. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email) [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/email-encryption-of-course-you-need-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/email-encryption-of-course-you-need-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Rising Hardware Costs Make Time a Factor in New IT Projects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/rising-hardware-costs-make-time-a-factor-in-new-it-projects) Monday, 20 January 2025 [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) [ ![Rising Hardware Costs Make Time a Factor in New IT Projects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-20-25/b2ap3_large_ProjectManage_705562152_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/rising-hardware-costs-make-time-a-factor-in-new-it-projects "Rising Hardware Costs Make Time a Factor in New IT Projects") Does your technology need an upgrade? Now might be the perfect time to get on it, especially since hardware prices are expected to rise dramatically this year. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you can expect from working with us when outfitting your business with new technology. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/rising-hardware-costs-make-time-a-factor-in-new-it-projects#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/rising-hardware-costs-make-time-a-factor-in-new-it-projects) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Explaining the Threat of SS7 Mobile Attacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-threat-of-ss7-mobile-attacks) Friday, 17 January 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) [ ![Explaining the Threat of SS7 Mobile Attacks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-17-25/b2ap3_large_phone-attack_1055805361_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-threat-of-ss7-mobile-attacks "Explaining the Threat of SS7 Mobile Attacks") The Internet is full of threats, but one of the most alarming ones making headlines lately is called an SS7 attack. It’s severe enough to have the U.S. Department of Homeland Security scrambling to find solutions. Let’s break down what SS7 attacks are, how they work, and why they’re so dangerous. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-threat-of-ss7-mobile-attacks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-threat-of-ss7-mobile-attacks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Custom Technology Consulting with Virtual CIO](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/custom-technology-consulting-with-virtual-cio) Wednesday, 15 January 2025 [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) [ ![Custom Technology Consulting with Virtual CIO](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-15-25/b2ap3_large_VirtualCIO_Handshake_1084973926_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/custom-technology-consulting-with-virtual-cio "Custom Technology Consulting with Virtual CIO") Who makes the tech decisions for your business? If it’s you, are you sure you know enough to make the best choices for your company’s tech future? If you’re not sure, don’t stress—we’re here to help with a service called a Virtual CIO. Tags: [Virtualization](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/virtualization) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/custom-technology-consulting-with-virtual-cio#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/custom-technology-consulting-with-virtual-cio) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Buy Your Hardware NOW Before Prices Skyrocket](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/buy-your-hardware-now-before-prices-skyrocket) Monday, 13 January 2025 [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) [ ![Buy Your Hardware NOW Before Prices Skyrocket](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-13-25/b2ap3_large_tarrif_541707942_400x400.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/buy-your-hardware-now-before-prices-skyrocket "Buy Your Hardware NOW Before Prices Skyrocket") As a provider of information technology services and support, a big part of our job is helping the businesses we work with make the best decisions regarding their critical IT. This responsibility means we often provide an advisory role to business leaders. In that role, we strongly advise that you make any intended technology purchases and upgrades right now… because if you wait, you may have no good options left. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/buy-your-hardware-now-before-prices-skyrocket#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/buy-your-hardware-now-before-prices-skyrocket) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Cool New Gadgets Could Make Problems for Your Personal Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-cool-new-gadgets-could-make-problems-for-your-personal-data) Friday, 10 January 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) [ ![Your Cool New Gadgets Could Make Problems for Your Personal Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-10-25/b2ap3_large_RecycleTechnology_871861690_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-cool-new-gadgets-could-make-problems-for-your-personal-data "Your Cool New Gadgets Could Make Problems for Your Personal Data") So you got a new computer for a holiday gift. That’s great! We’re excited that you’re excited. But you also need to consider how you are going to dispose of your old device and how to do so in a safe way. Today, we want to discuss how you can safely discard, or potentially even reuse, your old device so you don’t put your data at risk. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Gadgets](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-cool-new-gadgets-could-make-problems-for-your-personal-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-cool-new-gadgets-could-make-problems-for-your-personal-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Carry Out a Technology Needs Assessment](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-carry-out-a-technology-needs-assessment) Wednesday, 08 January 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Carry Out a Technology Needs Assessment](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-08-25/b2ap3_large_NeedsAssessment_697294342_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-carry-out-a-technology-needs-assessment "How to Carry Out a Technology Needs Assessment") Business technology can sometimes seem like a hedonic treadmill: you maintain a baseline level of operation with your IT, but it will inevitably fail, leaving you in the tough situation of having to replace it. Today, we want to help you get ahead of the curve a bit with a technology needs assessment. We’ll discuss the benefits of a needs assessment, as well as what it focuses on both now and in the future. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-carry-out-a-technology-needs-assessment#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-carry-out-a-technology-needs-assessment) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Planning Your Tech Spending for the New Year](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/planning-your-tech-spending-for-the-new-year) Monday, 06 January 2025 [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) [ ![Planning Your Tech Spending for the New Year](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-06-25/b2ap3_large_TechUpgrade_70871270_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/planning-your-tech-spending-for-the-new-year "Planning Your Tech Spending for the New Year") A new year is a great chance to look at what your business is doing well and where it can get better. Your technology is one area where there’s usually room for improvement. If you’re thinking about adding new tech this year, here are four questions to help make it a success. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/planning-your-tech-spending-for-the-new-year#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/planning-your-tech-spending-for-the-new-year) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Help Your Remote and Hybrid Team Be as Productive as Possible](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-your-remote-and-hybrid-team-be-as-productive-as-possible) Thursday, 02 January 2025 [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) [ ![Help Your Remote and Hybrid Team Be as Productive as Possible](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025/1-2-25/b2ap3_large_remote_407674907_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-your-remote-and-hybrid-team-be-as-productive-as-possible "Help Your Remote and Hybrid Team Be as Productive as Possible") The holidays and the new year are perfect times to reflect on how you can make your team’s jobs easier and more efficient. One way you can do so is by opening up the option for remote or hybrid work, provided their roles can be removed from the office, either part time or full time. Today, we want to highlight some of the tools that a remote workforce needs to be successful—as well as how you can get them. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-your-remote-and-hybrid-team-be-as-productive-as-possible#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/help-your-remote-and-hybrid-team-be-as-productive-as-possible) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025) Tuesday, 31 December 2024 [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) [ ![What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/b2ap3_large_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025 "What the Internet of Things Can Do for Businesses in 2025") The new year is generally associated with fresh starts and new opportunities. One opportunity that will continue to demonstrate and expand upon what it can do for businesses is the Internet of Things, also known as the IoT. Let’s take a few moments to break down what the IoT is and—more importantly—what it can help you and your organization accomplish throughout 2025 and beyond. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-the-internet-of-things-can-do-for-businesses-in-2025) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Pros and Cons of Current AI Tools](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-current-ai-tools) Tuesday, 31 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Pros and Cons of Current AI Tools](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_GoodVBadAI_535398109_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-current-ai-tools "The Pros and Cons of Current AI Tools") Using AI is all the rage these days. Seemingly every opportunity software developers have to add some type of AI or machine learning technology into their offerings is being taken; not only for the benefits that it gives their customers, but also for the marketing clout it immediately provides. This month, we thought we’d go into some of the ways AI is helping create more dynamic software and if it really provides end user value or if it’s kind of a red herring used by developers to position their products better in a more competitive market. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-current-ai-tools#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-pros-and-cons-of-current-ai-tools) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old) Tuesday, 31 December 2024 [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) [ ![Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-31-24/b2ap3_large_TechnologyWaste_62607516_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old "Got Some New Technology Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Responsibly Get Rid of the Old") The holidays are over and some of the best gifts are ones that replace our dead and dying electronics with shiny new ones. Then comes the matter of discarding your old devices. In today’s blog, we will discuss what you should and shouldn’t do when looking to get rid of your old devices. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/got-some-new-technology-over-the-holidays-here-s-how-to-responsibly-get-rid-of-the-old) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Very Common IT Issues Everyone Deals With](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-very-common-it-issues-everyone-deals-with) Saturday, 28 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Three Very Common IT Issues Everyone Deals With](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ITIssues_899573835_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-very-common-it-issues-everyone-deals-with "Three Very Common IT Issues Everyone Deals With") Any computer issue you have can be extremely frustrating, but when something happens you should know you’re not alone. There are a few things that anyone that uses a computer has dealt with. This month, we take a look at three extremely common technical problems people deal with and what to do about them. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-very-common-it-issues-everyone-deals-with#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/three-very-common-it-issues-everyone-deals-with) [ ![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: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk) Friday, 27 December 2024 [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: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-27-24/b2ap3_large_help-it_600690322_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk "Tip of the Week: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk") Reaching out for support involves admitting that there is a problem in the first place—a sore spot for some individuals. It can also be time-consuming, which is more of an issue for busy individuals. However, with the right approach, you can make asking for help during the IT support process much easier. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tips of the Month: Five of the Best Computing Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips) Thursday, 26 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Tips of the Month: Five of the Best Computing Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_HappyUserTips_846639129_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips "Tips of the Month: Five of the Best Computing Tips") Business is an increasingly digital experience. Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time on our computers, so why not use them like a pro? Here are seven simple tips to make your computer life smoother, faster, and less frustrating. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus) Wednesday, 25 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Off Topic/Fun](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/off-topic-fun) [ ![Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-25-24/b2ap3_large_Krampus_942218892_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus "Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Krampus…") Most people are familiar with Santa Claus, the jolly gift-giver who delivers presents to all the children who have kept the Christmas spirit in their hearts all year. Lately, many people have also become aware of Krampus, Santa’s dark shadow who—as the legend goes—takes a similar trip to visit the naughty children and turn the worst into a midnight snack. However, one has to wonder: what about all the adults who might also be naughty? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-believe-everything-you-hear-about-krampus) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Database Management System is Essential to Modern Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-database-management-system-is-essential-to-modern-computing) Tuesday, 24 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Database Management System is Essential to Modern Computing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2025_Newsletters/1.5/b2ap3_large_DBMS_387949414_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-database-management-system-is-essential-to-modern-computing "The Database Management System is Essential to Modern Computing") Have you ever searched for something on Google, played a game that remembers your high scores, or checked your Instagram messages? These apps feel smooth and efficient thanks to something called a Database Management System (DBMS) working quietly in the background. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll explore what a DBMS is, how it works, and why it’s essential for creating a seamless user experience. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-database-management-system-is-essential-to-modern-computing#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-database-management-system-is-essential-to-modern-computing) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-great-last-minute-gifts-for-the-technology-lover-in-your-life) Monday, 23 December 2024 [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) [ ![Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-23-24/b2ap3_large_Gadgets_502036204_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-great-last-minute-gifts-for-the-technology-lover-in-your-life "Three Great Last-Minute Gifts for the Technology Lover in Your Life") With Christmas a couple of days away, most of us are either wrapping up our shopping or wrapping up the presents we’ve already purchased. If you are looking for a last-minute gift to give the tech lover in your life, here are three that we found really cool. 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