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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward](https://datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward) Monday, 18 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-18-21/b2ap3_large_99943442_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward "Reconsidering IT Principles Can Help Push Business Forward") It isn’t often that you’ll hear a managed service provider say something like, “There’s no school like the old school.” In many ways, however, the basic principles of a solid business IT strategy haven’t changed all that much… despite the momentous changes that we’ve witnessed in terms of the technology we use. Let’s consider some of these principles, and how they’ve changed over time (if at all). Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/reconsidering-it-principles-can-help-push-business-forward) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords) Friday, 15 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-15-21/b2ap3_large_193915909_change_password_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords "Be Sure to Update Your Microsoft Passwords") The new year is upon us and after the debacle that 2020 was, it is extremely welcome. If you are like us, you have a new set of goals that you’ve created for yourself and are probably looking to improve your professional and personal well-being. One way to do that is to ensure that your accounts are secure. Today, we will be going through how to update your password with Microsoft. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Microsoft](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/be-sure-to-update-your-microsoft-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware) Thursday, 14 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/534/b2ap3_large_343144296_data_retrieval_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware "Your Backup is Your Greatest Weapon Against Ransomware") Are you backing up your data regularly? With ransomware attacks increasing, your backup is your best defense, but only if it's done right. Take a moment to see if you're following best practices to back up and retrieve your data in case of a disaster. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [BDR](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/bdr) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-backup-is-your-greatest-weapon-against-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Make Your Google Account More Secure](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure) Wednesday, 13 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Make Your Google Account More Secure](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-13-21/b2ap3_large_353362682_more_secure_account_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure "How to Make Your Google Account More Secure") Going through your passwords and updating them every so often is a very wise habit to get into, particularly when they are used to protect a lot of data—as the password to your Google account often is. Considering this, let’s go over how to update your Google password and otherwise lock down your account. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-make-your-google-account-more-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What 5G Means for the Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things) Monday, 11 January 2021 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![What 5G Means for the Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2021/1-11-21/b2ap3_large_183899458_5G_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things "What 5G Means for the Internet of Things") Few technologies in our time have been as anticipated as the fifth generation of wireless communications. 5G, as it is colloquially known, is promising to bring a whole new level of automation to society and business. One place 5G is sure to make big waves is with the Internet of Things, the billions of smart devices and services that are increasingly being leaned on as a new economy emerges. Today, we will take a brief look at 5G’s current state, its capabilities, and what it means for the future of the Internet of Things. Tags: [Mobile Devices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [Wireless](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wireless) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-5g-means-for-the-internet-of-things) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1010) [ 199 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=990) [ 200 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=995) [ 201 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1000) [ 202 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1005) [ 203 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1010) [ 204 ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 205 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1020) [ 206 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1025) [ 207 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1030) [ 208 ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1035) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1020) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.net/blog?start=1370)