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[ Categories ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) Monday, 27 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-27-21/b2ap3_large_246990576_voip_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits "Hosted VoIP Brings a Lot of Benefits") The average person spends hours a day on their phone. For the average business, finding a way to support this trend is extremely important. This is why many businesses have begun to do away from their traditional telephone system for the massive benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol brings. Today, we will outline four major benefits of hosted VoIP to help you understand that if you aren’t using VoIP, you are probably leaving money on the table. Tags: [VoIp](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Communications](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [Voice over Internet Protocol](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voice-over-internet-protocol) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/hosted-voip-brings-a-lot-of-benefits) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10) Friday, 24 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-24-21/b2ap3_large_305268636_enable_disable_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10 "Tip of the Week: Enable or Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10") Have you ever booted up your computer at the start of the workday only to find it slow and sluggish? Sometimes this has to do with how many startup processes are occurring when your computer is just starting to wake up. You might be able to give it a little morning jumpstart by disabling certain startup processes or programs. Tags: [User Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Windows 10](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-enable-or-disable-startup-programs-in-windows-10) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous) Wednesday, 22 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-22-21/b2ap3_large_97628660_botnet_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous "What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?") Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Computer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Hackers](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-is-a-botnet-and-why-is-it-dangerous) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology) Monday, 20 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-20-21/b2ap3_large_175978196_upgrade_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology "3 Reasons Your Business Needs to Upgrade Its Technology") For the average business, upgrading technology comes with some risks. Will you get the return on your investment back fast enough to make your investment worthwhile? Will the technology solve the operational problems you are trying to confront? Do you have the available capital to make significant upgrades? These questions and more can keep a business from taking advantage of the amazing benefits many new technologies can bring. Today, we thought we’d outline four signs that will tell you when it’s time to upgrade your business’ technology. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Avoiding Downtime](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [Business Computing](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-your-business-needs-to-upgrade-its-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured) Friday, 17 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-17-21/b2ap3_large_42419560_USB_Secure_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/yes-even-your-usb-drives-should-be-secured "Yes, Even Your USB Drives Should Be Secured") Historically there have been several methods to transfer data from one system to the next, and while the cloud has rendered many of them irrelevant and unnecessary, that doesn’t mean they aren’t used by people looking to move data quickly. Many professionals still opt to use USB flash drives to keep certain data close at hand, but how at risk does this put the data on these drives? 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