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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Armored Car Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/armored-car-cybersecurity) Tuesday, 26 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Armored Car Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_doom_77003639_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/armored-car-cybersecurity "Armored Car Cybersecurity") It’s fair to say that most business owners aren’t cybersecurity experts. That’s why there is such a large investment in cybersecurity solutions. That outlay is justified, sure, but is it effective? Today, we’ll talk a little bit about network and cybersecurity, and how all the capital investment in the world may not actually keep your network secure. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cybersecurity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/armored-car-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/armored-car-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Find Out Why Your Wi-Fi Won’t Cooperate](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/find-out-why-your-wi-fi-won-t-cooperate) Tuesday, 26 November 2019 [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) [ ![Find Out Why Your Wi-Fi Won’t Cooperate](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/264/b2ap3_large_wifi-devices_158914254_edited.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/find-out-why-your-wi-fi-won-t-cooperate "Find Out Why Your Wi-Fi Won’t Cooperate") Wi-Fi is seen as an increasingly important feature in the office - and for good reason. How many of your meetings rely on members being able to connect a device to the network? How frequently do you find yourself pulling something up on your mobile device? Tags: [Router](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/router) [Internet](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [WiFi](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/find-out-why-your-wi-fi-won-t-cooperate#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/find-out-why-your-wi-fi-won-t-cooperate) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Office 365 Offers More Than You May Think](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/office-365-offers-more-than-you-may-think) Monday, 25 November 2019 [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) [ ![Office 365 Offers More Than You May Think](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-25-19/b2ap3_large_office365_294528176_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/office-365-offers-more-than-you-may-think "Office 365 Offers More Than You May Think") Businesses should value organization, collaboration, and usability. There are few tools greater than what Microsoft has offered for nearly the last 30 years to fulfill these values. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and so many more great tools are available to your business. Today we thought we would go over what other useful tools are available through Microsoft, and how your business can utilize each of them. Tags: [Microsoft](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Productivity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Office 365](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/office-365) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/office-365-offers-more-than-you-may-think#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/office-365-offers-more-than-you-may-think) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Computer Slow? This Simple Upgrade Makes a World of Difference](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/is-your-computer-slow-this-simple-upgrade-makes-a-world-of-difference) Saturday, 23 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Is Your Computer Slow? This Simple Upgrade Makes a World of Difference](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_220739320_ssd_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/is-your-computer-slow-this-simple-upgrade-makes-a-world-of-difference "Is Your Computer Slow? This Simple Upgrade Makes a World of Difference") Few things are more frustrating and annoying than a slow computer. There are a lot of things that can slow a computer down, too: viruses and malware, excess applications running in the background, even time can seem to turn a relatively fast computer into a slow-as-molasses impediment to productivity. If your computer is overall healthy but starting to slow down, there is one simple upgrade that can make a whole world of difference. Tags: [Hardware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Solid State Drive](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/solid-state-drive) [Hard Drive](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hard-drive) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/is-your-computer-slow-this-simple-upgrade-makes-a-world-of-difference#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/is-your-computer-slow-this-simple-upgrade-makes-a-world-of-difference) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Taking a Long Look at Smartphones](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/taking-a-long-look-at-smartphones) Friday, 22 November 2019 [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) [ ![Taking a Long Look at Smartphones](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-22-19/b2ap3_large_smartphone_104078136_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/taking-a-long-look-at-smartphones "Taking a Long Look at Smartphones") Smartphones are a marvel of modern ingenuity. After looking at employee smartphone use as a problem for much of the past few years, today’s businesses have begun to amend that strategy and are now using employee devices to their advantage. With such a large percentage of today’s workers actively using smartphones, it only makes sense for businesses to try and incorporate their employees’ devices into their day-to-day operational strategy. Today, we’ll take a look at smartphones and how they’ve managed to go from nuisance to necessity. Tags: [Smartphones](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphones) [Productivity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Mobile Devices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/taking-a-long-look-at-smartphones#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/taking-a-long-look-at-smartphones) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) Thursday, 21 November 2019 [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) [ ![9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/263/b2ap3_large_wifi-266059077_edited.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security "9 Best Practices for Wireless Network Security") You’ve set up Wi-Fi access for your office and your network is set and ready to go... but is it really? Your Wi-Fi might feel fast and it might cover your entire office space, but your business can be vulnerable to cyberattacks unless you secure your network. Here are nine best practices to ensure that your wireless network is secured. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Wireless Infrastructure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wireless-infrastructure) [WPA2](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/wpa2) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/9-best-practices-for-wireless-network-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [An Experienced Endorsement for Testing Backups](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/an-experienced-endorsement-for-testing-backups) Wednesday, 20 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![An Experienced Endorsement for Testing Backups](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-20-19/b2ap3_large_backup_65704537_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/an-experienced-endorsement-for-testing-backups "An Experienced Endorsement for Testing Backups") Just because you *think* that you’re following best practices, doesn’t necessarily mean that you actually are. Take it from this aspiring entrepreneur, who shared his own personal experience with us, so you could benefit: Tags: [Data Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [Business Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-technology) [Data Loss](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-loss) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/an-experienced-endorsement-for-testing-backups#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/an-experienced-endorsement-for-testing-backups) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Windows 7’s Time Has Come](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come) Tuesday, 19 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Windows 7’s Time Has Come](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2019_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_time_107678057_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come "Windows 7’s Time Has Come") Chances are if you are still using Windows 7, you’ve begun to see warning messages about its imminent end-of-support date. Microsoft is retiring support for one of its best tools on January 14, 2020 and if you are still running Windows 7 after that date, it could put your whole IT infrastructure at risk. Let’s take a look at the particulars of Windows 7’s retirement and what your options are. Tags: [Upgrade](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows 10](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-10-1) [Windows 7](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-7-1) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/windows-7-s-time-has-come) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users) Monday, 18 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-18-19/b2ap3_large_failure_191916828_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users "Learn Why Backups are Most Crucial to Users") Data loss is no joke - and we’ve heard plenty of stories from people who have experienced it firsthand, when personal or business data was lost. We appreciate everyone who shared their experiences with us, and allowed us to post them here. First, we’ll tell the story of someone who learned something in college that wasn’t in the syllabus. Don’t forget to share your own stories with us in the comments! Tags: [Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Hardware](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/learn-why-backups-are-most-crucial-to-users) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) Friday, 15 November 2019 [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) [ ![4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-15-19/b2ap3_large_security_183524287_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by "4 Timeless Cybersecurity Rules to Live By") Cybersecurity has become an overly complicated, increasingly important part of our lives. These days, many people are concerned about their privacy; who is collecting their data, what data is being collected, how to prevent information from being stolen, how to prevent breaches, etc. Then there are the traditional threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing that are not only becoming more common place but are capable of doing more damage. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Cyber security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cyber-security) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/4-timeless-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tech Term: Uptime](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-uptime) Wednesday, 13 November 2019 [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) [ ![Tech Term: Uptime](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-13-19/b2ap3_large_uptime_245872861_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-uptime "Tech Term: Uptime") In managing business technology, we are always talking about downtime--how expensive downtime is, how downtime hurts productivity, how there are a multitude of separate situations that can cause downtime. That kind of doom and gloom may not get you to act, but it may just put you off. Today, instead of downtime, we thought we would talk about uptime. Tags: [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Avoiding Downtime](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [Tech Term](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tech-term) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-uptime#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tech-term-uptime) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Brief Review of Backup Strategies](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-review-of-backup-strategies) Monday, 11 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![A Brief Review of Backup Strategies](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-11-19/b2ap3_large_strategy_58334236_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-review-of-backup-strategies "A Brief Review of Backup Strategies") For the modern business, not having a backup system in place is inexcusable. If you use digital data to run your business, you need to protect the data you can’t replace by having it backed up regularly. Some businesses have been around long enough to have files that don’t have any practical application in the course of business. You don’t need this data, and you don’t need a copy of it. Today, we will discuss how to select and choose which pieces of data you should seek to protect. Tags: [BDR](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [Data Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [Data Recovery](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-review-of-backup-strategies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/a-brief-review-of-backup-strategies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive) Friday, 08 November 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-08-19/b2ap3_large_365_295502247_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive "Tip: Control File Sharing for Employees in Microsoft OneDrive") If your business uses Office 365, your users get access to OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage. Your employees can upload, sync, and share documents to collaborate with colleagues. This can be a good thing, but you may want to control how employees are sharing company documents. Tags: [Best Practices](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Office 365](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/office-365) [OneDrive](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/onedrive) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-control-file-sharing-for-employees-in-microsoft-onedrive) [ ![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: Managing Your IT Inventory Management](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-managing-your-it-inventory-management) Wednesday, 06 November 2019 [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: Managing Your IT Inventory Management](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-06-19/b2ap3_large_tip_230837356_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-managing-your-it-inventory-management "Tip of the Week: Managing Your IT Inventory Management") IT inventory management is the process of making sure that your information technology resources are maintained to be their most effective, such as what needs to be updated, which licenses need to be renewed, and whether your resources are helping you accomplish your organizational goals. It is essentially a fancy way of saying asset management, specific to your IT - and it is a very important process for any business. Tags: [Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [User Tips](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [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-managing-your-it-inventory-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-managing-your-it-inventory-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) Monday, 04 November 2019 [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) [ ![Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-04-19/b2ap3_large_password_58279927_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure "Google Password Checkup Tool Works to Keep You Secure") Imagine a world where there wasn’t a singular dishonest being. Passwords would simply vanish from our everyday lives, as we would not be paranoid of a breach or other forms of cybercriminal activity. The harsh reality is this will never become reality. Even worse, the cybercriminals don’t just skim for lack of passwords. Instead, the dishonest criminal goes even further; they take advantage of common or recurring passwords. So how do you know if your password practices are leaving you vulnerable? Google is here to help. Tags: [Security](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Password](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/password) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/google-password-checkup-tool-works-to-keep-you-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Security Risks of Using Workarounds to Get iMessage to Work on a PC](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/getting-your-imessages-on-windows-10) Friday, 01 November 2019 [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) [ ![The Security Risks of Using Workarounds to Get iMessage to Work on a PC](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019/11-01-19/b2ap3_large_imessage_198940237_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/getting-your-imessages-on-windows-10 "The Security Risks of Using Workarounds to Get iMessage to Work on a PC") If you use an iPhone, iPad, or any other Apple device, you’ve probably used iMessage. iMessage is the popular built-in messaging app. It’s Apple’s version of the text message, but it’s packed with great features that iPhone users have grown very fond of. We looked around online for ways to access your iMessage in Windows, but only found workarounds that compromise your security. We’re going to discuss these workarounds, but we highly recommend you do NOT attempt them. These are two of the most common procedures people have come up with to try to get iMessage to work on a Windows 10 PC, but both put you at a security risk. Tags: [Microsoft](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Apps](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/apps) [Apple](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/apple) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/getting-your-imessages-on-windows-10#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/getting-your-imessages-on-windows-10) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [VoIP Gets You Where You Need to Go](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/voip-gets-you-where-you-need-to-go) Thursday, 31 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![VoIP Gets You Where You Need to Go](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_VoIP_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/voip-gets-you-where-you-need-to-go "VoIP Gets You Where You Need to Go") Do you run into a scenario like this in your work? You are out of the office and you are made aware of a situation that has resulted in an irritated client. You call the client to make things right, and you successfully smooth the situation over. A while later the client wants to discuss something with you and he calls your personal phone directly. You try to politely direct him to use your business line, but over time, he makes your personal line his business’ support number. Tags: [Communications](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [Telephone](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/telephone) [Mobile VoIP](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-voip) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/voip-gets-you-where-you-need-to-go#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/voip-gets-you-where-you-need-to-go) [ ![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 Automate Sorting Your Emails](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-automate-sorting-your-emails) Wednesday, 30 October 2019 [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 Automate Sorting Your Emails](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/October_2019/10-30-19/b2ap3_large_Time_57165968_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-automate-sorting-your-emails "Tip of the Week: How to Automate Sorting Your Emails") Emails are a wonderfully useful solution, and quite possibly one of the most commonly used ones in the workplace today. However, not everyone is using every capability that their email solutions offer - and it has led to a lot of time being wasted in the workplace. For this week’s tip, we’ll review how to help cut back on the time spent organizing your emails. Tags: [Workplace Tips](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Email](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/email) [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-automate-sorting-your-emails#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-automate-sorting-your-emails) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Disaster Recovery: RPO & RTO](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/disaster-recovery-rpo-rto) Wednesday, 30 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Disaster Recovery: RPO & RTO](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_Disaster-Recovery_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/disaster-recovery-rpo-rto "Disaster Recovery: RPO & RTO") For the modern business, ensuring that you have contingencies in place will go a long way toward keeping you in business if disaster strikes. One of the contingencies many businesses choose to make as part of a business continuity strategy is a disaster recovery plan. Disaster recovery is more than restoring data, it can mean mobilizing people and capital against time. Let’s take a look at two of the core components of a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy, Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [Disaster Recovery](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Backup](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-backup) [0 Comments](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/disaster-recovery-rpo-rto#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/disaster-recovery-rpo-rto) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Have to Be Smarter About Your Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/you-have-to-be-smarter-about-your-data) Tuesday, 29 October 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referrals.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![You Have to Be Smarter About Your Data](https://referrals.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2019_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_Be-Smart-About-Your-Data_400.jpg) ](https://referrals.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/you-have-to-be-smarter-about-your-data "You Have to Be Smarter About Your Data") You’ve heard it over and over for the past several years: data loss is a disaster. A data breach can ruin your business. Ransomware is a business’ biggest enemy. Your reputation can never recover after a data breach. These statements may be redundant, but if you don’t heed the message behind them, you will likely regret it. 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