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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Common Causes of Data Breaches (And How to Avoid Them)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-common-causes-of-data-breaches-and-how-to-avoid-them) Monday, 21 July 2025 [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) [ ![3 Common Causes of Data Breaches (And How to Avoid Them)](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-21-25/b2ap3_large_Data_Breach_1021488008_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-common-causes-of-data-breaches-and-how-to-avoid-them "3 Common Causes of Data Breaches (And How to Avoid Them)") Data breaches are no joke, and they can be so severe that businesses have a hard time bouncing back. Despite the danger, you can somewhat predict when you are at risk of a data breach, and certain actions can be taken to keep them from being fatal (or prevent them entirely). Today, we want to examine three of the common ways data breaches happen and what you can do about them. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-common-causes-of-data-breaches-and-how-to-avoid-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/3-common-causes-of-data-breaches-and-how-to-avoid-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Vendor Management: A Single Point of Contact for All Your Needs](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs) Friday, 18 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Vendor Management: A Single Point of Contact for All Your Needs](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-18-25/b2ap3_large_vendor_management_571887149_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs "Vendor Management: A Single Point of Contact for All Your Needs") Your small business works with vendors to ensure it has access to all of the tools and services it needs to function, but managing them all can be tedious and tiresome. If you’re not careful with how you manage your vendors, it can become a job in and of itself—and you don’t have time for that. Vendor management doesn’t have to be hard, though, and with Datalyst, it can be a breeze. Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Vendor](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/vendor) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/vendor-management-a-single-point-of-contact-for-all-your-needs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this) Wednesday, 16 July 2025 [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) [ ![The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-16-25/b2ap3_large_FrustratedTech_521555389_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this "The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This") 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. Tags: [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [User Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Hidden Dangers of Relying on One Person for Your Business IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it) Tuesday, 15 July 2025 [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) [ ![The Hidden Dangers of Relying on One Person for Your Business IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1577/b2ap3_large_1418030229_Pulled_Different_Directions_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/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: [Efficiency](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [IT Support](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-dangers-of-relying-on-one-person-for-your-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Hidden Costs and Risks of Outdated Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-costs-and-risks-of-outdated-technology) Monday, 14 July 2025 [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) [ ![The Hidden Costs and Risks of Outdated Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-14-25/b2ap3_large_UpgradeNow_91329791_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-costs-and-risks-of-outdated-technology "The Hidden Costs and Risks of Outdated Technology") It feels good to use tools you’re familiar with, but there comes a time when old tools start to hold you back. You might start to see unexpected costs that only surface over time. Let’s take a look at how you can know when it’s time to update your business’ tech and some of the hidden costs associated with *not* updating it. Tags: [Upgrade](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Innovation](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [IT Support](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-costs-and-risks-of-outdated-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-hidden-costs-and-risks-of-outdated-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) Friday, 11 July 2025 [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) [ ![The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-11-25/b2ap3_large_Cybersecurity_941510786_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy "The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy") Your business’ security infrastructure does a lot of heavy lifting, primarily due to today’s increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Companies want to know that their security measures work. To help you make sure you’re doing all you can to protect your infrastructure, we’ve put together five important components for any successful cybersecurity solution strategy. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Network Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) Wednesday, 09 July 2025 [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 Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-09-25/b2ap3_large_FileTypes_7299269_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do "What Do All Those Different File Types Do?") There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let’s review what the different file extensions—the little series of letters after the file name—mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Workplace Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [User Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) Tuesday, 08 July 2025 [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) [ ![Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1572/b2ap3_large_1297912415_shadow_IT_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you "Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You") Some of the worst threats are the insidious ones… the ones that lurk, out of sight, systematically taking you down without you even realizing it. This is the danger of shadow IT. Many business owners are unaware that their employees may be introducing unauthorized applications into their network. This isn't just about having control over what your team uses; it’s a silent, lurking threat that could be putting your entire operation at risk. Let’s discuss how to address it. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Communication](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) Monday, 07 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-07-25/b2ap3_large_BrokenIT_821190698_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business "Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business") Let me ask you something… Do you know just how much IT downtime costs? For SMBs, it’s typically between $427 to over EIGHT GRAND an hour. Imagine your whole workforce just chillin' because the Internet's down, meanwhile deadlines are getting missed, customers are getting ticked off, and opportunities are disappearing. That's a nightmare, man. This is why you need to do what you need to do to keep your business up and running. Tags: [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Remote](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) Friday, 04 July 2025 [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) [ ![4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-04-25/b2ap3_large_RiskCybersecurity_1443324_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces "4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces") Most small businesses have trouble navigating cybersecurity, and that’s because there are too many threats to count. You might even feel like you're a little over your head yourself. Today, we’re bringing to you four of the biggest threats to watch out for on the Internet, as well as what you can do to keep them from impacting your operations. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams) Wednesday, 02 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_SpotScam_1410949846_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams "Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams") Have you ever received an email that just felt…off? Maybe it promised a prize you didn't enter to win, or it tried to scare you into thinking your account was in trouble? That’s likely a "phishing" scam, and it's one of the most common tricks thieves use on the internet. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Phishing](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams) [ ![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: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) Wednesday, 02 July 2025 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-02-25/b2ap3_large_Presenter_1533905424_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/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://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup) Monday, 30 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-30-25/b2ap3_large_BackupBro_394579794_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup "The Real Talk About Data Backup") We need to talk about something that is as exciting as watching water boil, but it might just save your entire business one day: backing up your data. I know, I know. You're busy doing your thing, closing deals, and you’re busy. The last thing on your mind is where your files are outside of your server. The truth is, it’s not very interesting, but it sure is important. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When the Wi-Fi Dies](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies) Saturday, 28 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![When the Wi-Fi Dies](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_OutagesWiFi_1016626305_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies "When the Wi-Fi Dies") We’ve all felt that mini-panic that happens when our personal technology glitches. Not a great feeling. That’s just if your microwave is on the fritz, or your smartphone fell in the toilet. We all depend on multiple devices each day, but for a business owner who is responsible for so much, technology failure really isn’t an option. This month, we thought we’d go into how technology outages can impact a business to give you a better perspective of just how much is at stake. Tags: [Backup](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Data Recovery](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer) Friday, 27 June 2025 [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) [ ![Don’t Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-27-25/b2ap3_large_WorkAnywhere_810119626_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer "Don’t Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer") Summer is here, and with it comes the rest and relaxation that warm weather encourages. That said, summer is not a time to let up on your cybersecurity awareness. Today, we’ll share how you can both enjoy the summer season without putting your security at risk in the process. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Remote](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace) Thursday, 26 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_CleanWorkspace_1388343643_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace "5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace") You’re on your second coffee, but the gears just aren’t grinding. You know the feeling. Sometimes, it isn’t that you lack motivation, it’s that where you are working isn’t conducive to productivity. A well-optimized workspace, not just in your physical setup, but in your digital organization, can improve productivity and efficiency of tasks immediately. Tags: [Mobile Office](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-office) [User Tips](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Workplace Strategy](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis) Wednesday, 25 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-25-25/b2ap3_large_Spreadsheet_1122185645_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis "Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis") Do you ever find your eyes glazing over at the sight of a sprawling spreadsheet? That feeling of being overwhelmed by a sea of data is universal… but what if you could instantly start making sense of it all with just one click? Both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets offer powerful, yet often overlooked, features to help you quickly analyze and visualize your data. In Excel, this is called the Quick Analysis tool. While Google Sheets doesn't have a single button with the same name, it provides the same powerful capabilities through its intuitive menus and the AI-powered Explore feature. Let's dive into how you can leverage these tools to transform your data from a source of sighs to a font of insight. Tags: [Data](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Software](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Microsoft Office](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stop the Productivity Drain](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain) Tuesday, 24 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Stop the Productivity Drain](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_StressWorker_799586704_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain "Stop the Productivity Drain") Every business owner understands the concept that time is money, but are you one of the few who know exactly how and where it is chipping away at your bottom line? One thing that is often cited is productivity, or often, the lack thereof. We believe that understanding these numbers is the first step to mastering them. Tags: [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it) Monday, 23 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-23-25/b2ap3_large_ITTeam_570790936_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it "Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT") Real talk: does running your business feel less like you’re crushing it and more like you’re the unpaid, stressed-out IT guy? One second you're closing deals, the next your whole system crashes and you're stuck on a support forum trying to figure out what a "DNS propagation error" is. I can easily say, that’s not the vibe you’re looking for. Tags: [IT Services](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Outsourced IT](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler) Saturday, 21 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler](https://jobs.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_MobileTraveler_340548971_400.jpg) ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler "Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler") As you prepare to travel, remember that your digital security strategy needs to be as agile as you are. While advice like using strong, unique passwords and employing a VPN on unsecured Wi-Fi are helpful, professional data on the move has grown more complex. Today, we offer key security strategies that go beyond the usual to help you travel with greater digital confidence. Tags: [Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Physical Security](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/tags/physical-security) [0 Comments](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler#comments) [ Continue reading](https://jobs.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler) [ First Page ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [ Previous Page ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=240) [ 9 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=160) [ 10 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=180) [ 11 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=200) [ 12 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=220) [ 13 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=240) [ 14 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 15 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=280) [ 16 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=300) [ 17 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=320) [ 18 ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=340) [ Next Page ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=280) [ Last Page ](https://jobs.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu?start=1740)