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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_cavatar/5_button-bs.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) ## [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup) Wednesday, 03 December 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) [ ![Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-03-25/b2ap3_large_HolidayRecipe_376331136_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup "Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup") Building a gingerbread house is a perennial tradition in many, many households. Those with experience know that precise, careful preparation leads to a successful, long-lasting final product, while rushing and cutting corners usually leave you with a crumbling, fragile mess. Much of the same can be said of your business’ data. This essential operational resource is terrifyingly susceptible to a litany of threats and issues that could easily bring your processes tumbling down… hence, why the 3-2-1 Backup Rule is a core element of successful business continuity. Let’s take a moment to consider the recipe for a reliable, disaster-proof backup, and how it aligns with the process of making a gingerbread house. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in) Wednesday, 26 November 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) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-26-25/b2ap3_large_Security_430391765_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in "Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In") We all have too many accounts nowadays. Between our personal lives, work, and practically all the entertainment we consume, there are dozens to keep track of and manage… and then there are the ones that charge us for a service they offer. The stacking costs of these services are bad enough, but if you see them start to double or even triple in a given month, you may be experiencing a common problem that is simple enough to solve. To do so, we need to clarify the difference between creating an account and logging in. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Limitations of Tape Backup (And Why BDR Is Better)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-limitations-of-tape-backup-and-why-bdr-is-better) Monday, 03 November 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) [ ![The Limitations of Tape Backup (And Why BDR Is Better)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-03-24/b2ap3_large_TapeBDR_9303581_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-limitations-of-tape-backup-and-why-bdr-is-better "The Limitations of Tape Backup (And Why BDR Is Better)") Remember tape backup? For some SMBs who have moved on, this form of data backup is a clunky and frustrating relic of the past. But if you aren’t remembering it and are instead still dealing with it, you might be experiencing some operational frustrations of your own. Today, we want to cover a better solution—one that takes the unpredictability out of business continuity. Tags: [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) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-limitations-of-tape-backup-and-why-bdr-is-better#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-limitations-of-tape-backup-and-why-bdr-is-better) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don't Feed the Machines by Sharing Sensitive Data with Public AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-feed-the-machines-by-sharing-sensitive-data-with-public-ai) Thursday, 30 October 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) [ ![Don't Feed the Machines by Sharing Sensitive Data with Public AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1648/b2ap3_large_Public_AI_Risks_968039662_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-feed-the-machines-by-sharing-sensitive-data-with-public-ai "Don't Feed the Machines by Sharing Sensitive Data with Public AI") Did you know that the world’s most powerful supercomputer, Frontier, can perform over a quintillion calculations per second? That's a 1 with 18 zeros after it! This incredible power is what fuels the AI tools we're all starting to use. However, as the old saying goes, *"with great power comes great responsibility."* While AI can be a game-changer for businesses, it also opens up a new can of worms when it comes to data security. Many businesses are unknowingly putting their most sensitive information at risk by using public AI models. Tags: [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-feed-the-machines-by-sharing-sensitive-data-with-public-ai#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-feed-the-machines-by-sharing-sensitive-data-with-public-ai) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Guide for Plymouth County Businesses Suffering Death by a Thousand Subscriptions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-guide-for-plymouth-county-businesses-suffering-death-by-a-thousand-subscriptions) Tuesday, 14 October 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) [ ![A Guide for Plymouth County Businesses Suffering Death by a Thousand Subscriptions](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1639/b2ap3_large_Too_Many_Subs_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-guide-for-plymouth-county-businesses-suffering-death-by-a-thousand-subscriptions "A Guide for Plymouth County Businesses Suffering Death by a Thousand Subscriptions") You open the company credit card statement, your eyes glazing over. There it is again: a swarm of charges—potentially, a few you don’t even recognize. Each is a small monthly fee, but together, they represent a significant, untamed expense. This *"SaaS sprawl"* is a silent profit killer. If this sounds painfully familiar, you're not alone, and there's a clear path back to control. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-guide-for-plymouth-county-businesses-suffering-death-by-a-thousand-subscriptions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/a-guide-for-plymouth-county-businesses-suffering-death-by-a-thousand-subscriptions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Stop Smartphone Data Theft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-smartphone-data-theft) Friday, 10 October 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) [ ![3 Ways to Stop Smartphone Data Theft](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-10-25/b2ap3_large_SmartPhoneTheft_1692173260_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-smartphone-data-theft "3 Ways to Stop Smartphone Data Theft") It’s everyone’s worst nightmare—checking your pockets or purse, then checking them again, trying to feel around for your smartphone, but it’s not there. Where did you leave it, or where did it fall out? Or worst of all, did someone steal it? Regardless of how you lost your smartphone, you need to take these three simple steps to ensure whoever finds it can’t steal your data. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-smartphone-data-theft#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-stop-smartphone-data-theft) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Saving Your Data Can Be as Easy as 3-2-1](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/saving-your-data-can-be-as-easy-as-3-2-1) Thursday, 02 October 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) [ ![Saving Your Data Can Be as Easy as 3-2-1](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-01-25/b2ap3_large_SaveData_215905031_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/saving-your-data-can-be-as-easy-as-3-2-1 "Saving Your Data Can Be as Easy as 3-2-1") It is remarkable how much more capacity our data storage tools have than they had upon their initial invention, and how much data we’ve amassed in that time. The first-ever commercial hard drive was the size of two refrigerators, and held a mere five megabytes of data. For context, that’s about five photographs. Today, hard drives hold exponentially more data, and it is critical that you are doing everything you can to protect this data from any circumstance, from fire, severe weather, or cyberattack. So, are you? Too many business owners aren’t sure… but there’s a way you can be. Tags: [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [Cloud](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cloud) [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/saving-your-data-can-be-as-easy-as-3-2-1#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/saving-your-data-can-be-as-easy-as-3-2-1) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) Monday, 29 September 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) [ ![How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-29-25/b2ap3_large_ITVendor_1438519216_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us "How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)") How do you know when it’s time to fire one of your vendors? Better yet, how do you know when you’re better off firing your IT vendor to find a better option? These kinds of situations can be stressful, but they’re not impossible. We’re here to help you make the call, as well as to offer a better alternative that saves you time, energy, and money. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back) Friday, 12 September 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) [ ![How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025/09-12-25/b2ap3_large_BDR_580835876_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back "How to Keep Disasters From Holding Your Business Back") What would you do if your entire infrastructure were impacted by ransomware all at once? Do you have a contingency in place to address this risk, or are you going to “wing it” in the face of such a threat? The smart answer is that you’ll be prepared, and a data backup and disaster recovery solution (or BDR) plan will help you do just that. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-keep-disasters-from-holding-your-business-back) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) Friday, 29 August 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) [ ![This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-29-25/b2ap3_large_local-backup_1575170851_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups "This Is Why You Can’t Rely on Local Backups") A backup is mandatory for any business, but not all backups are the same. You’ll want to be prepared for more than just a simple server crash; you’ll need geographical redundancy that can protect your business even in the face of disasters that destroy your servers or physical location. Yes, local backups are helpful, but you’ll need the power of geographical redundancy to overcome the most horrific disasters that could strike your business. Tags: [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/this-is-why-you-can-t-rely-on-local-backups) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) Friday, 08 August 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) [ ![How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-08-25/b2ap3_large_ModernFirewall_1577443791_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security "How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security") A lot goes into a successful network security strategy, and when there isn’t a clear head honcho at the top of the chain of command (from a network security standpoint, anyway), things can get a little murky. The security that comes from a modern firewall, however, is vital, and all businesses should strive to implement it. Here are the four key elements of a modern cybersecurity strategy and how a modern firewall contributes to the digital security of your business. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it) Wednesday, 06 August 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) [ ![What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-06-25/b2ap3_large_Accountability_396226499_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it "What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT") When something goes wrong with your company’s technology, the last thing you want to do is be the one at fault. Unfortunately, that’s what comes with the territory in the world of business IT. If you’re sick of technicians who make excuses rather than own up to their mistakes and correct their course, read on. We’re going to showcase just what accountability in IT looks like and how we strive to embody it. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) Friday, 01 August 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) [ ![3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-01-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalClutter_1250771828_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop "3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop") How much time do you waste every day while trying to find specific files? Chances are, it’s more than you’d like, and one quick glance at your digital workspace would tell us you have some tidying up to do. Today, we want to share three tips to help you be more organized and productive with your digital workspace. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/office) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Hidden Dangers of Relying on One Person for Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it) Tuesday, 15 July 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) [ ![The Hidden Dangers of Relying on One Person for Your Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_articles/1577/b2ap3_large_1418030229_Pulled_Different_Directions_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it "The Hidden Dangers of Relying on One Person for Your Business IT") If you run a business, you probably have that one IT guy that you rely on. Maybe they're an internal hire, maybe a solo freelancer you've worked with for years. They're the wizard behind the curtain, the one who just knows how everything works… and while that can feel comforting on the surface, it often hides a ticking time bomb: *What if, for whatever reason, that one person up and leaves?* Tags: [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it) [ ![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 Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) Wednesday, 02 July 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) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-02-25/b2ap3_large_Presenter_1533905424_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations "Tip of the Week: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations") If you’re worried about presentation anxiety, or if you’ve ever experienced dry mouth, sweaty palms, or a sudden loss for words while on the spot, then you’ll be happy to know about some of the options available in modern presentation tools. One in particular, Presenter View, comes to mind, and it’s a great way to kick presentation anxiety to the curb. We’ll go over how to use Presenter View in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) Friday, 20 June 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) [ ![Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-20-25/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_14726153_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business "Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business") Running a small or medium-sized business is difficult enough without having to worry about cyber threats all the time. If you haven’t updated your security systems in a while, your infrastructure could be at risk. In fact, when considering IT security, we recommend adopting zero trust as a security measure, and we’ll explain why. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad) Friday, 13 June 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) [ ![Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-13-25/b2ap3_large_FreeAdvice_532791888_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad "Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)") All around the world, fathers and father figures are celebrated this weekend for what they provide to those who call them “Dad.” One of their gifts is the advice they offer to help us all navigate life more safely and successfully—something we strive to provide to all the businesses we work with to support their essential technology. In light of Father’s Day being this Sunday, we wanted to emulate fathers everywhere and present some IT best practices phrased as the kind of advice these role models so often provide. Tags: [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore) Friday, 23 May 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) [ ![Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-23-25/b2ap3_large_ITBusiness_1078952075_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore "Essential IT Practices Your SMB Can't Afford to Ignore") There are a lot of regulations out there that businesses need to follow, both for their own good and that of their clients, customers, and associates. Many of these regulations—like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—are relatively well known and critical to follow. That said, these regulations dictate many basic practices that, to be completely frank, should already be a priority for every business that cares about its security and efficiency. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Support](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/essential-it-practices-your-smb-can-t-afford-to-ignore) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office) Friday, 16 May 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) [ ![Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-16-25/b2ap3_large_BackToWork_577822947_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office "Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office") Google has started to implement policies pushing remote staff back to the office, some of which have consequences for noncompliance. This feels like a step in the wrong direction, especially in regards to flexible workplaces and scheduling. Sure, in-person collaboration is great, but it’s hard to argue with the increasing body of proof showcasing the benefits of remote work, especially for SMBs. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Remote](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Celebrating World Backup Day!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/celebrating-world-backup-day) Monday, 31 March 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) [ ![Celebrating World Backup Day!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2025/03-31-24/b2ap3_large_WorldBackup_552311528_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/celebrating-world-backup-day "Celebrating World Backup Day!") There you are, working on the most important project of your career. You’ve worked through the initial problems and are making progress, and then your computer crashes. Panic sets in. You reboot, hoping that will fix the problem. It doesn’t. This is the nightmare scenario that haunts businesses and individuals alike. If you don’t have a solid backup plan, you’re one spilled coffee or rogue virus away from disaster. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/celebrating-world-backup-day#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/celebrating-world-backup-day) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ 1 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ 2 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 3 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=40) [ 4 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=60) [ 5 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=80) [ 6 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=100) [ 7 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=120) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=40) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices?start=120)