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[ Categories ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Use Excel to Quickly Generate Folders](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-excel-to-quickly-generate-folders) Wednesday, 06 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Use Excel to Quickly Generate Folders](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-06-23/b2ap3_large_manyFolders_605110950_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-excel-to-quickly-generate-folders "Tip of the Week: How to Use Excel to Quickly Generate Folders") As a manager, some of the administrative work can be, if not the worst part of the job, easily the least engaging. For instance, having to create all the different folders for the employees under your purview, projects, and other organizational needs. Fortunately, Microsoft Excel offers a relatively quick and easy way of doing just this. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Microsoft Office](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [Tip of the Week](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-excel-to-quickly-generate-folders#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-excel-to-quickly-generate-folders) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [It’s Time to Plan Next Year’s Budget, so Consider Managed IT Services](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/it-s-time-to-plan-next-year-s-budget-so-consider-managed-it-services) Monday, 04 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![It’s Time to Plan Next Year’s Budget, so Consider Managed IT Services](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-04-23/b2ap3_large_managedIT_622749420_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/it-s-time-to-plan-next-year-s-budget-so-consider-managed-it-services "It’s Time to Plan Next Year’s Budget, so Consider Managed IT Services") As we’re in the midst of Q3 of 2023, common wisdom says that now is about the time that small businesses should be planning their budgets for the next fiscal year. As such, if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to give managed IT services some serious consideration. Tags: [Saving Money](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Managed Service](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Workplace Strategy](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/it-s-time-to-plan-next-year-s-budget-so-consider-managed-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/it-s-time-to-plan-next-year-s-budget-so-consider-managed-it-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think) Friday, 01 September 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-01-23/b2ap3_large_passwordCompromise_127210731_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think "Want to Learn How to Steal a Password? It’s Easier Than You Think") Passwords are one of the most important parts of keeping any account secure, and if you were to gain access to these accounts, you’d have access to personal data, subscriptions, money, and even the victim’s identity. Today, we want to show you just how easy it is to steal a password and gain access to an account. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Phishing](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/want-to-learn-how-to-steal-a-password-its-easier-than-you-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure) Wednesday, 30 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-30-23/b2ap3_large_secureCloud_623744146_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure "The Cloud is Only Helpful if It’s Secure") We have not been shy about expounding upon the benefits of the cloud for businesses, as these benefits are both considerable and accessible. That being said, not even the cloud is completely perfect, and there are security errors that can easily be made. Let’s go through these security errors to see if any sound familiar to your situation. Tags: [Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cloud](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/the-cloud-is-only-helpful-if-it-s-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Speed up Business with eSignatures](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/speed-up-business-with-esignatures) Monday, 28 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Speed up Business with eSignatures](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-28-23/b2ap3_large_eSignature_350245024_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/speed-up-business-with-esignatures "Speed up Business with eSignatures") Businesses today deal in contracts. Every agreement has a proverbial paper trail. Traditional paper-based contracts are not only time-consuming, but they also involve manual efforts and can be prone to errors. This is where eSignature tools come into play, offering numerous benefits that revolutionize the way we handle and sign documents. This week, we explore the key advantages of eSignature tools and how they can positively impact businesses of all sizes. Tags: [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Business](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [eSignature](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/esignature) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/speed-up-business-with-esignatures#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/speed-up-business-with-esignatures) [ First Page ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=545) [ 106 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=525) [ 107 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=530) [ 108 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=535) [ 109 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=540) [ 110 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=545) [ 111 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 112 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=555) [ 113 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=560) [ 114 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=565) [ 115 ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=570) [ Next Page ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=555) [ Last Page ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog?start=1380)