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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);) [ ![Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content?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) ## [An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software) Saturday, 23 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OS_527972135_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software "An Up-to-Date Operating System is a Mandatory Piece of Software") Operating systems are the backbone of any computer or device. Whether it’s your phone, a tablet, or a computer, the operating system controls how the device works, allowing you to run apps, browse the web, and complete tasks. For businesses, having up-to-date operating systems is especially important. Let's look at why this is critical and what can happen if businesses don’t keep up! Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Software](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/an-up-to-date-operating-system-is-a-mandatory-piece-of-software) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords) Tuesday, 26 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_PasswordCreation_660089241_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords "Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords") Think about how many online accounts you have. With so many accounts, it’s important to make sure they’re secure. Creating strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect your accounts from hackers. Here’s how you can create passwords that are hard to crack and keep all your online accounts safe. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [User Tips](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business) Saturday, 30 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Handshake_243311371_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business "Good Vendor Relationships Can Boost Your Business") Your business requires you to make certain compromises. Still, when it comes to building a network of vendors that can help you realize your goals, you have to take some time and carefully select the people you want to have long-lasting relationships with because constantly changing vendors can cause plenty of problems for you. In this month’s newsletter, we discuss how to get the most out of your vendor relationships. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Vendor](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/vendor) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/good-vendor-relationships-can-boost-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [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) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Data Backups are Critical for Modern Businesses](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Middle-Backup_516799256_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-backups-are-critical-for-modern-businesses "Data Backups are Critical for Modern Businesses") 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. 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/newsletter-content/data-backups-are-critical-for-modern-businesses#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/data-backups-are-critical-for-modern-businesses) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [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) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![How to Activate Two-Factor Authentication in Windows](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_TipTurnon2FA_203781423_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/how-to-activate-two-factor-authentication-in-windows "How to Activate Two-Factor Authentication in Windows") 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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