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##  [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Tip of the Week: 5 Ways to Power Up Your Image Prompts](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-5-ways-to-power-up-your-image-prompts)

  Monday, 29 June 2026

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

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Many business owners are using AI image generators to create all kinds of images for their websites, newsletters, social media, or other material, often with mixed results. Sometimes things look blurry, and other times they look unnatural. It’s easy to blame the software, but more often than not, it’s generic prompts that yield these generic results. To get the best output, you have to maximize your input, and that involves explicit, granular instructions.

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##  [Simple Habits to End Digital Clutter and Boost Your Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/simple-habits-to-end-digital-clutter-and-boost-your-productivity)

  Wednesday, 03 June 2026

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

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How much of every week do you, or any of your employees, spend seeking out the information needed to get the job done… or trying to, at least, in between all the diversions and distractions. How often have you trawled through your digital storage, only to lose track of your progress when yet another chat notification drags your attention away from… what were you working on again?

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##  [Send a Google Chat to the Future!](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/send-a-google-chat-to-the-future)

  Monday, 16 February 2026

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

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With so much information to share throughout the workday, tools like Google Chat have no trouble proving their worth. That being said, there are niche use cases that many might assume are beyond the capabilities of Google Chat and its ilk… for instance, scheduling a message to be sent at a later date.

As it turns out, Google Chat has this exact ability, hidden in plain sight.

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##  [Discover Better Gifts with These 3 Google Search Tricks](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/discover-better-gifts-with-these-3-google-search-tricks)

  Wednesday, 10 December 2025

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

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With the holiday season just around the corner, you’ll be spending a lot of time on the Internet trying to find the perfect gifts for the loved ones in your life… but do you actually know how to find *exactly* what you’re looking for? Today, we want to give you a holiday gift in the form of a guide on how to make the most of Google’s search functionality.

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##  [Sick of Sifting Through a Packed Inbox? Unsubscribing is Easier Than You’d Think](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/sick-of-sifting-through-a-packed-inbox-unsubscribing-is-easier-than-you-d-think)

  Wednesday, 17 September 2025

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

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The average email inbox can easily become packed with so many unwanted messages… not necessarily spam, per se, but threads and feeds you’re just no longer interested in. Fortunately, there are capabilities baked into Gmail and Microsoft Outlook alike that allow you to remove these messages from your concern.

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##  [Three Simple IT Habits That Will Immediately Improve Your Workday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/three-simple-it-habits-that-will-immediately-improve-your-workday)

  Wednesday, 23 July 2025

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

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Take it from us: technology, for all its benefits, can be frustrating.

That being said, it can bring a lot of value to your business when implemented and maintained properly.

Let’s talk about some quick habits you can deploy to make your workday much easier when working with business technology.

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##  [The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this)

  Wednesday, 16 July 2025

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

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It’s easy to let issues with your technology cause productivity to crash and burn, especially when you’re in the thick of a major project or a complex task. Frustration is all too common in the office, especially where technology is concerned, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day or kill your productivity. Today, we want to discuss how maintaining your composure is the best way to address these issues.

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##  [Tip of the Week: How to Create QR Codes in Microsoft Excel](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-qr-codes-in-microsoft-excel)

  Wednesday, 05 March 2025

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

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QR codes are a handy way to direct someone to the right place online, like your business’ website, but did you know that they are also pretty easy to make? Let’s go over how you can whip up your own with the help of Microsoft Excel.

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##  [Don’t Forget These Three Non-Negotiable Remote Work Security Rules](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-forget-these-three-non-negotiable-remote-work-security-rules)

  Wednesday, 26 February 2025

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

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With remote work remaining popular, employees can benefit from flexibility and work-life balance, but at the cost of certain challenges on the business side. The big one is security, as your network ends up spread out across multiple locations rather than siloed in-house. Here are three rules you should consider when planning out how to approach remote work.

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

  Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

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

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

  Wednesday, 05 February 2025

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

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

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

  Friday, 31 January 2025

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

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

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##  [Tip of the Week: Working Effectively with Your Help Desk](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-working-effectively-with-your-help-desk)

  Friday, 27 December 2024

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

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Reaching out for support involves admitting that there is a problem in the first place—a sore spot for some individuals. It can also be time-consuming, which is more of an issue for busy individuals. However, with the right approach, you can make asking for help during the IT support process much easier.

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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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##  [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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##  [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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##  [Tip of the Week: Sharing Large Files Efficiently](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-sharing-large-files-efficiently)

  Wednesday, 18 September 2024

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Collaboration is key to modern business operations, and that often involves sharing files of various sizes. Historically, sharing large files has been a challenge, but technology has made this process much easier. Here are some simple ways to share large files with your team.

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##  [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)

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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!

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##  [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)

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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.

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##  [Tip of the Week: 5 Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Life Easier](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-6-keyboard-shortcuts-to-make-life-easier)

  Wednesday, 27 March 2024

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

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Keyboard shortcuts are undeniably useful—to the point that some are almost ubiquitous. However, there are a lot that aren’t, and they are just about as useful. We wanted to introduce you to these shortcuts so you can incorporate them into your workflows.

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