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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) ## [Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality) Wednesday, 11 September 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: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-11-24/b2ap3_large_StrongSearch_413186499_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality "Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality") Google Lens lets you do some cool things with your mobile device, even if it sometimes feels a bit niche. Google Chrome also has functionality that allows you to use Google Lens to search for anything visible in the browser. For example, it can detect images and text, or still images captured from video, to return results. Today, we want to highlight how you can use this neat functionality! Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [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/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers) Tuesday, 10 September 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) [ ![Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1380/b2ap3_large_871765375_Hybrid_Security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers "Mitigating Cyber Risks Associated with Hybrid Workers") Everyone is going to have a different opinion on remote work. Plenty of statistics show that it leads to happier, more productive workers. There is a rapidly growing number of professionals who will make career decisions based on whether or not they can work remotely. At the same time, some industry leaders are blaming lackluster product launches and poor company culture on remote and hybrid work. While more often than not, the negatives of remote work end up being situational or improperly framed, it’s also not a guarantee that hybrid or remote work always has immediate gains. The shift to remote and hybrid work models has brought new cybersecurity challenges to the forefront as well. As employees toggle between office and remote work, the risk landscape expands. Maintaining a secure environment is crucial. While we think remote work is here to stay for a large percentage of organizations, it’s important to understand and mitigate the risks that come with it. Let’s delve into best practices for hybrid work security. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/mitigating-cyber-risks-associated-with-hybrid-workers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Build Better File-Sharing Systems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-file-sharing-systems) Monday, 09 September 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) [ ![How to Build Better File-Sharing Systems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-09-24/b2ap3_large_FileSharing_411923402_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-file-sharing-systems "How to Build Better File-Sharing Systems") With collaboration playing center stage for most businesses, it’s no small wonder that file sharing is such a priority for SMBs. If you want to establish solid file-sharing practices, you need the right solutions. Today, we want to explore four ways you can establish an efficient and secure file-sharing platform. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-file-sharing-systems#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-build-better-file-sharing-systems) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/collaboration-communication-and-the-tech-that-fuels-both) Friday, 06 September 2024 [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) [ ![Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-06-24/b2ap3_large_CollabComm_550201030_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/collaboration-communication-and-the-tech-that-fuels-both "Collaboration, Communication, and the Tech that Fuels Both") Collaboration is at the heart of any effective business. Most organizations today are trying to make the most of their limited resources, and one of the ways to do this is with a solid collaboration strategy. Here’s how you can do the same to avoid siloing tasks and squandering your workforce’s potential. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/collaboration-communication-and-the-tech-that-fuels-both#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/collaboration-communication-and-the-tech-that-fuels-both) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Right Way to Address IT Issues](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-way-to-address-it-issues) Wednesday, 04 September 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) [ ![The Right Way to Address IT Issues](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-04-24/b2ap3_large_it-issues_358318808_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-way-to-address-it-issues "The Right Way to Address IT Issues") Technology allows businesses to leverage high-impact practices, but only if that technology works the way it’s supposed to. Even simple issues with network connectivity problems, outdated technology, and cybersecurity can impact operations. The key to a successful technology deployment is understanding where potential disruptions could occur and taking measures to proactively address them ahead of time. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-way-to-address-it-issues#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-way-to-address-it-issues) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [13 Ways Managed IT Services Can Help Small Businesses Make or Save More Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/13-ways-managed-it-services-can-help-small-businesses-make-or-save-more-money) Tuesday, 03 September 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![13 Ways Managed IT Services Can Help Small Businesses Make or Save More Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1376/b2ap3_large_298701297_make_money_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/13-ways-managed-it-services-can-help-small-businesses-make-or-save-more-money "13 Ways Managed IT Services Can Help Small Businesses Make or Save More Money") It’s easy to look at IT services (and most technology investments) as an expense. We’re not going to argue against that. Even in our own business, we know we need to pay a lot of money for hardware, software licenses, subscriptions, and internal labor, employee training, certifications, and a whole lot more just to keep things running smoothly for ourselves and our clients. It also might seem a little funny that an IT services provider is talking about how IT services can help your business be more profitable. At first glance, that might feel sort of like a bakery telling you that donuts are the key to losing weight. But I have your attention so far, and it’s likely because you understand that modern technology is inherently designed to make you and your staff more effective and productive. It’s not designed to simply be an expense, and if you implement it properly and measure it, much of the time technology can be shown to help organizations do more in less time. This article explores 13 ways these services can help small businesses save or make more money. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/13-ways-managed-it-services-can-help-small-businesses-make-or-save-more-money#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/13-ways-managed-it-services-can-help-small-businesses-make-or-save-more-money) [ ![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: How to Properly Calculate Time in a Spreadsheet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-properly-calculate-time-in-a-spreadsheet) Monday, 02 September 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: How to Properly Calculate Time in a Spreadsheet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-02-24/b2ap3_large_time-sheet_66486290_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-properly-calculate-time-in-a-spreadsheet "Tip of the Week: How to Properly Calculate Time in a Spreadsheet") It isn’t a secret that working with different times in a spreadsheet can be a real pain… even if you’re just trying to add them all up. Fortunately (and a little unsurprisingly), this is because these programs have a specific function to accomplish this. Let’s review the process you should follow in your spreadsheet program, whether you use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-properly-calculate-time-in-a-spreadsheet#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-properly-calculate-time-in-a-spreadsheet) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed) Saturday, 31 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_DataSunk_422983303_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed "Data is a Great Thing to Have (Assuming It’s Well-Managed)") There’s no doubt that data is valuable. It can improve many different aspects of a business, most notably operations, customer relations, and marketing. The more data you have, the more specific actions you can take to improve your business. But it can also be a real problem if you don’t have a plan for managing it. Let’s discuss some problems your data can present and how to avoid them. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-is-a-great-thing-to-have-assuming-it-s-well-managed) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges) Friday, 30 August 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) [ ![Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-30-24/b2ap3_large_digitalHealth_94470351_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges "Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges") As technology continues to gain prominence in healthcare, it plays an increasingly vital role. Advancements in technology have allowed the healthcare industry to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery—objectives that were challenging in the past. These benefits come with a potential downside: data privacy issues, which are becoming more concerning as technology advances. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple) Thursday, 29 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_SMBTech_353362377_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple "Small Businesses Should Keep Technology Simple") A business has to have people who know how to balance its spending to cover its bases and keep the company healthy. For the small business it is often a matter of choices. In this month’s newsletter, let’s go through some of the ways that keeping it simple might just be the best strategy in terms of their technology. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/small-businesses-should-keep-technology-simple) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Most Valuable Features to Look for in a Managed IT Agreement](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-most-valuable-features-to-look-for-in-a-managed-it-agreement) Thursday, 29 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The Most Valuable Features to Look for in a Managed IT Agreement](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1375/b2ap3_large_501534647_IT_Agreement_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-most-valuable-features-to-look-for-in-a-managed-it-agreement "The Most Valuable Features to Look for in a Managed IT Agreement") **STOP!** Before you sign that IT services contract, look for these incredibly important, high-value features. In this guide, we'll walk you through the most valuable features that your business should get from its trusted IT provider. Let's dive in and make your Managed IT services journey a little less overwhelming. Tags: [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) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-most-valuable-features-to-look-for-in-a-managed-it-agreement#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-most-valuable-features-to-look-for-in-a-managed-it-agreement) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Save Time with Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/save-time-with-vendor-management) Wednesday, 28 August 2024 [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) [ ![Save Time with Vendor Management](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-28-24/b2ap3_large_VendorManage_724903614_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/save-time-with-vendor-management "Save Time with Vendor Management") Your business works with a lot of vendors. Each of these vendors requires your time, energy, and resources. Do you have the assets to handle all of them yourself, or would it all be better spent elsewhere on more profitable tasks and projects? Today, we’ll highlight your business’ vendor management options. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Vendor](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/save-time-with-vendor-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/save-time-with-vendor-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud) Tuesday, 27 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PrivateCloud_243783113_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud "The Main Benefits of Using a Private Cloud") Many organizations have become reliant on cloud computing due to its cost efficiency and accessibility to computing resources. However, complications with data security often arise. One way to gain control and maintain accessibility is to use a private cloud. This article explores why a business might choose a private cloud over more affordable public cloud platforms. Tags: [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Hosted Solutions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hosted-solutions) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/the-main-benefits-of-using-a-private-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Efficient and Secure File Sharing a Must for Today’s Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/efficient-and-secure-file-sharing-a-must-for-today-s-businesses) Monday, 26 August 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) [ ![Efficient and Secure File Sharing a Must for Today’s Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-26-24/b2ap3_large_FileSharing_427180102_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/efficient-and-secure-file-sharing-a-must-for-today-s-businesses "Efficient and Secure File Sharing a Must for Today’s Businesses") Today’s business needs to be able to share files and data securely and efficiently. This process may seem straightforward, but there are a lot of options that the business owner or manager needs to understand. In today’s blog, we look at some steps that will help you create a strong and secure file-sharing system. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Collaboration](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/efficient-and-secure-file-sharing-a-must-for-today-s-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/efficient-and-secure-file-sharing-a-must-for-today-s-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about) Saturday, 24 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_WirelessInnovation_854968246_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about "Wireless Innovations You Need to Know About") Individuals and businesses alike are leaning heavily on wireless technologies to maintain near-constant connectivity. There have been many innovations in this space over the past few years. We thought we’d take a look at some of the technology that you should know about in the wireless space. Tags: [Wireless](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wireless) [WiFi](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/wifi) [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/wireless-innovations-you-need-to-know-about) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick) Friday, 23 August 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) [ ![Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-23-24/b2ap3_large_RockStar_155505616_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick "Make a Complex Password with This Catchy Trick") You should always use strong passwords for each and every account. Cybercriminals don’t need to put much effort into cracking a password these days—it only takes a little software and standard computer hardware to crack millions of passwords in just a second or two. The more complex and random a password is, the more secure it is. But coming up with (and memorizing) complex passwords is really difficult. This trick should make it a whole lot easier. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/make-a-complex-password-with-this-catchy-trick) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Today’s Technology Can Help You Become a Winner](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/today-s-technology-can-help-you-become-a-winner) Wednesday, 21 August 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) [ ![Today’s Technology Can Help You Become a Winner](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-21-24/b2ap3_large_MissedOpportunities_236483072_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/today-s-technology-can-help-you-become-a-winner "Today’s Technology Can Help You Become a Winner") The tech we have at our fingertips has the potential to dramatically enhance our productivity, support a great deal of creativity, and improve a person’s overall quality of life. What happens when you don't use this technology to its full potential? The answer is simple: you lose out. Let’s take a look at some of the negative effects of not using tech to its fullest. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/today-s-technology-can-help-you-become-a-winner#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/today-s-technology-can-help-you-become-a-winner) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strategic-restructuring-can-improve-your-it-infrastructure) Monday, 19 August 2024 [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) [ ![Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-19-24/b2ap3_large_ITBuildingBlocks_98389658_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strategic-restructuring-can-improve-your-it-infrastructure "Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure") While your business might last into the near future, your IT is more challenging to upkeep and preserve over time. You’ll have to consider reworking and restructuring your infrastructure to ensure that it stands the test of time. Let’s review some warning signs that it might be time to do just that. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Upgrade](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strategic-restructuring-can-improve-your-it-infrastructure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strategic-restructuring-can-improve-your-it-infrastructure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode) Friday, 16 August 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) [ ![Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-16-24/b2ap3_large_ChipsBurning_877819002_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode "Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode") Your computer has a brain, of sorts, in its CPU… a tiny square that literally enables everything the device does, as it processes billions of instructions at a time. Of course, to support this on such a relatively tiny piece of hardware, most CPUs are packed with microscopic transistors—these transistors being small enough to fit hundreds on a single blood cell. As you might imagine, this means things can go wrong pretty easily… and gone wrong, things have. Many newer computers are suffering from a bug that could cause permanent damage to the CPU… and if you don’t take steps fast, it could be too late. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [ALERT: Every Social Security Number Stolen by Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/alert-every-social-security-number-stolen-by-hackers) Thursday, 15 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Alerts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/alerts) [ ![ALERT: Every Social Security Number Stolen by Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/Alert%20Blog/b2ap3_large_Alert_Blog_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/alert-every-social-security-number-stolen-by-hackers "ALERT: Every Social Security Number Stolen by Hackers") We’re still getting more information on this, but at the time of writing this, every American can assume that their social security number has been stolen. Let’s share what we know so far. 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