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

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##  [Tech Term: Really Simple Syndication (RSS)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tech-term-really-simple-syndication-rss)

  Monday, 18 November 2024

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

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Some websites have an orange icon with waves coming from a dot in the bottom-left corner. This icon is for an RSS feed. RSS feeds are great for users who want to add the website’s content to an RSS reader—but what does this even mean? Let’s find out.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Handy Shortcuts for Quickbooks Convenience](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-handy-shortcuts-for-quickbooks-convenience)

  Friday, 15 November 2024

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

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Financial management and accounting are two business needs that apply to all organizations of any size or industry. Fortunately, these organizations have access to tools like Intuit QuickBooks to help them fill these needs in a way that is accessible and convenient.

Let’s review some shortcuts to help you be more productive in managing your business finances via QuickBooks.

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  [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software)   [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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##  [Six Ways to Improve Your Operations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/six-ways-to-improve-your-operations)

  Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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

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Successful businesses need to adjust to changes in the market, what customers want, and new industry trends. This means they have to know their business well and be willing to try new things. Let’s look at six key areas where businesses often make changes to stay successful.

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  [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)

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##  [How Business Email Compromise Puts Your Business at Risk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-business-email-compromise-puts-your-business-at-risk)

  Monday, 11 November 2024

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

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Can you tell the difference between your colleagues and a scammer with access to their email account? This is essentially what a business email compromise attack involves—a scammer initiates a phishing scheme using an internal mode of communication. These scams are also observed in schools, making them dangerous in the education sector.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Email](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/email)   [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events)

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##  [3 Downtime-Causing Issues You’ll Want to Nip in the Bud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-downtime-causing-issues-you-ll-want-to-nip-in-the-bud)

  Friday, 08 November 2024

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

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Downtime can be lethal to businesses, not only because too much can lead to failure, but it can easily waste a lot of your team’s time as everyone shifts gears to find a solution. This is why is it best to avoid it as often as possible.

That’s why we’re discussing three of the most prevalent causes of downtime, and what you can do to prevent them.

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##  [Zero-Trust Needs to Be the Goal for Every Business’ Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/zero-trust-needs-to-be-the-goal-for-every-business-security)

  Wednesday, 06 November 2024

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

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Would you feel safe staying at a hotel that, instead of unique locks, each door used the same key as all of the others? Probably not—because if someone got in, they could take whatever they wanted. That’s similar to how old-school cybersecurity worked. Once someone got into a company’s network, they could access almost everything, making it easy for hackers to steal information. But today, many businesses use a better security framework called zero-trust security. In today’s blog, we discuss what zero-trust security is and why it’s safer.

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

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##  [Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough)

  Monday, 04 November 2024

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

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For the longest time, smartphone manufacturers looked to develop devices that came with unique features in all different manners of form factors. Nowadays, however, there are very few phone manufacturers and those that are left have pretty much decided, for now, what the smartphone would look like. Even the ones that fold in half look and function pretty much the same. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at the declining innovation in the smartphone market and why it may not be a bad thing.

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  [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone)   [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)

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##  [Staying Productive is Crucial for Everyone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/staying-productive-is-crucial-for-everyone)

  Friday, 01 November 2024

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

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It can be difficult staying productive with all the things that happen day-in and day-out around your business. When your team is productive, it helps you stay focused and organized, and it can make a big difference in how successful you are. This week we break down just how keeping productivity levels high can make or break a business.

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##  [Two-Factor Authentication is a Must Have](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/two-factor-authentication-is-a-must-have)

  Thursday, 31 October 2024

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

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a critical security measure in the digital age, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, relying solely on passwords is no longer enough.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords)   [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa)

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##  [Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Be a Target for Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-business-isn-t-too-small-to-be-a-target-for-hackers)

  Wednesday, 30 October 2024

  [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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"I don’t need to worry about cybersecurity… my business is too small for hackers to target."

This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions a small business can have. If you believe this, you may not fully understand how modern cyberattacks work. Let’s break down why this mindset can leave your business vulnerable.

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  [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)

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##  [How to Activate Two-Factor Authentication in Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-activate-two-factor-authentication-in-windows)

  Tuesday, 29 October 2024

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

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Two-factor authentication has become a must-have for any online-connected account that relies on password protection. The benefits of the technology are pretty straightforward. Instead of just filling out your password for authentication, a user needs to have another method in order to access an account. In this month’s newsletter we thought we would take a look at how to enable 2FA on your Microsoft account, which includes Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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##  [The NIST Recommends This 5-Stage Cybersecurity Framework](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-nist-recommends-this-5-stage-cybersecurity-framework)

  Monday, 28 October 2024

  [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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If there’s one thing that helps businesses establish consistent policies and strategy, it’s a good framework. You can use a framework for anything, including network security. Today, we want to walk you through the cybersecurity protection standards as they are outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology so you can better protect your business.

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##  [Data Backups are Critical for Modern Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-backups-are-critical-for-modern-businesses)

  Saturday, 26 October 2024

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

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You’ve probably heard us talk about the importance of backing up data for business owners, managers, and even everyday workers. This month, we’re focusing on incremental backups and why they’re a great choice for small businesses looking to protect their data.

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

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##  [An Ongoing Legal Battle Could Determine the Future of AI Used in Art](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-ongoing-legal-battle-could-determine-the-future-of-ai-used-in-art)

  Friday, 25 October 2024

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

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous)

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You might remember the buzz when Josh Allen, a digital artist, won first place at the 2022 Colorado State Fair for his digital artwork called "Théâtre D'opéra Spatial." The catch? He created the image using AI. Now, he’s in a fight with the Copyright Office to prove that his work deserves copyright protection.

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  [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai)

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##  [These IT Services Help You Compete with the Big Guys](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/these-it-services-help-you-compete-with-the-big-guys)

  Thursday, 24 October 2024

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

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Small businesses today are in a prime position to thrive, thanks to a surge in innovative technologies that are affordable and work to boost efficiency. In the past, access to cutting-edge technology was often reserved for large corporations, but today small businesses can now gain quick access to these technologies and can have a real positive effect on the way they go about doing business. Let’s take a look at some of the best technologies small businesses can use to try and compete with the big boys.

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

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##  [How to Keep Your Employees from Being a Cybersecurity Problem](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-employees-from-being-a-cybersecurity-problem)

  Wednesday, 23 October 2024

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

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Cybersecurity has to be a big deal for any business that uses IT, and today, who doesn’t? When your employees don’t follow cybersecurity rules, it can put your business in danger, like getting hacked or losing money. The first step is to figure out why employees aren’t following the rules. This could happen because they don’t know the rules, haven’t been trained enough, or think the rules are too hard or take too much time.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training)   [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Steal These Google Apps Shortcuts to Improve Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-steal-these-google-apps-shortcuts-to-improve-productivity)

  Monday, 21 October 2024

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

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Does your business use Google Workspace for its productivity solution? If so, we’ve got a tip for you—several, in fact, as we explore the various shortcuts available to expedite your productivity. Let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known shortcuts and how your business can use them to power up its efficiency.

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##  [Improve Productivity and Empower Employees with a Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/improve-productivity-and-empower-employees-with-a-help-desk)

  Friday, 18 October 2024

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

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Nobody likes getting large support bills from technology companies—especially when they are unexpected. This is the case for both the business owners footing the bill and the employees who might be held responsible for racking up the bill in the first place. This puts SMBs in a bit of an impossible situation; either spend money to keep employees productive, or save money and suffer from productivity issues.

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  [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)

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##  [How to Choose the Right IT Consultant in Andover MA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-it-consultant-in-andover-ma)

  Thursday, 17 October 2024

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

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Running a business while managing all of the technology in that business is no small task. Even when it comes to businesses in Andover, which we consider a little tech hub of New England, the IT that drives businesses forward is complex and needs plenty of attention.

That’s why businesses seek out IT consultants. It’s far cheaper than hiring in-house IT staff, and unless you get extremely lucky (we’re talking *winning lottery numbers* lucky), in-house IT teams usually don’t have the same qualifications as an actual IT service provider.

This guide will help you understand the importance of IT services, tech support, and cybersecurity, and how they can help drive your business forward without breaking the bank. It will also help you make informed decisions when choosing an IT consultant for your organization.

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  [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Overcome Large Projects with the “Just One More” Mindset](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-overcome-large-projects-with-the-just-one-more-mindset)

  Wednesday, 16 October 2024

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

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Have you ever had one of those projects where you struggle to make meaningful progress because it just feels impossible? While reflecting and thinking through how to approach a challenge is helpful, it’s not always in your best interest to slow down. Sometimes, it takes a little brute force to push through and complete an important task.

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