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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) ## [3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean) Monday, 06 September 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-6-21/b2ap3_large_195291162_computer_clean_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean "3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean") Regular computer maintenance is part of maintaining healthy IT infrastructure, but one aspect that can often go by the wayside is keeping your computer physically clean. By this, we mean keeping it dust-free, clean and tidy. We’ve put together a shortlist of everyday actions that employees of any caliber can use to keep their workstations clean. This will help your organization take preventative measures over time and (hopefully) prolong the lifespan of your business’ technology. Tags: [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-easy-actions-every-employee-can-do-to-keep-their-computer-clean) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life) Friday, 03 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) [ ![Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-3-21/b2ap3_large_48282053_windows_8_eol_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life "Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 End of Life") With Microsoft announcing that the Windows 11 release is right around the corner, most users will be looking to upgrade to hardware that supports it. This is a topic for another day. As we approach the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft is gearing up to retire one of its most controversial (and ultimately innovative) operating systems to date, Windows 8.1. Today, we thought we’d talk a little bit about the mixed bag Windows 8.1 is and how it will be important to move off of the software by January 2023. Tags: [Microsoft](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Upgrade](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-8-1-end-of-life) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things) Wednesday, 01 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) [ ![What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2021/9-1-21/b2ap3_large_331638904_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things "What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things") In today’s ever-connected world, many devices are capable of utilizing an Internet connection to share and access information, including some rather unorthodox ones. All of these devices contribute to the greater collective which is referred to as the Internet of Things. While this type of unprecedented connectivity can be a great boon for businesses, it also represents great risks for business owners who do not take it seriously. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [Internet of Things](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet-of-things) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Mobile Management Is More Crucial than Ever](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mobile-management-is-more-crucial-than-ever) Monday, 30 August 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) [ ![Mobile Management Is More Crucial than Ever](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2021/8-30-21/b2ap3_large_261735442_mobile_management_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mobile-management-is-more-crucial-than-ever "Mobile Management Is More Crucial than Ever") Make no mistake, the impact that your mobile device strategy has on your business is an important one. It can make or break your organization’s security, as well as stymie or encourage your organization’s productivity. Therefore, you should do everything in your power to make sure that your mobile device management platform is working to your company’s advantage. Let’s take a look at some of the features that all good MDM platforms should enable. Tags: [Smartphones](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphones) [Mobile Device Management](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device-management) [Mobile Devices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mobile-management-is-more-crucial-than-ever#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/mobile-management-is-more-crucial-than-ever) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-pc-ready-for-windows-11) Friday, 27 August 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) [ ![Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2021/8-27-21/b2ap3_large_207968199_windows_11_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/is-your-pc-ready-for-windows-11 "Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11?") Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11, the latest in its line of PC operating systems, as well as detailed its system requirements. Will your business be upgrading to Windows 11 when the time comes? We think a lot of it will depend on its current IT infrastructure and whether or not you meet the minimum requirements right out the gate. Let’s dive into the details and what you need to know about Windows 11. 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