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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) ## [How Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware) Monday, 04 August 2025 [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 Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-04-25/b2ap3_large_BeatRansomware_1538191695_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware "How Your SMB Can Beat Ransomware") Small businesses are incredibly important for the community, but there can be no denying that cyberthreats disproportionately impact SMBs. This is especially true for ransomware, one of the worst threats out there, that has the potential to end unprepared businesses. Ransomware locks down access to your computer systems and encrypts files, demanding a ransom in exchange for restored access. What makes small businesses such ideal targets, and what can you do about it? Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-your-smb-can-beat-ransomware) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) Friday, 01 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-01-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalClutter_1250771828_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop "3 Ways to Address Digital Clutter on Your Desktop") How much time do you waste every day while trying to find specific files? Chances are, it’s more than you’d like, and one quick glance at your digital workspace would tell us you have some tidying up to do. Today, we want to share three tips to help you be more organized and productive with your digital workspace. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Office](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/office) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-address-digital-clutter-on-your-desktop) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap) Wednesday, 30 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-30-25/b2ap3_large_DataRecovery_545265743_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap "3 Types of Data You Want to Back Up ASAP") You know your business needs data backup, but do you understand *why*? Simply put, your business is at risk of total annihilation if it doesn’t have a plan in place to recover lost data, and you don’t want that impending doom hanging over your head. If you’re wondering where to get started, here are three types of data that you should absolutely prioritize with your backups. That said, you want to back up all data if you can, but these are three that we think are especially important to consider. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-types-of-data-you-want-to-back-up-asap) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Need to Upgrade Your PC Now!](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-upgrade-your-pc-now) Monday, 28 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![You Need to Upgrade Your PC Now!](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-28-25/b2ap3_large_TimeRunninOut_233797358_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-upgrade-your-pc-now "You Need to Upgrade Your PC Now!") The sun is setting on an era. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support. For millions of users worldwide, this marks a significant turning point, prompting questions, concerns, and perhaps a touch of nostalgia for an operating system that has served faithfully for a decade. So, what exactly does end of support mean, and what should you be doing now to prepare? Let's dive in. Tags: [Microsoft](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Windows](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-upgrade-your-pc-now#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-upgrade-your-pc-now) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Build Your Human Firewall Today](https://datalyst.net/blog/build-your-human-firewall-today) Friday, 25 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Build Your Human Firewall Today](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-25-25/b2ap3_large_human-firewall_1448190219_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/build-your-human-firewall-today "Build Your Human Firewall Today") You’ve probably heard of phishing attacks, but if not, the best way to explain it is with the legend of the Trojan horse. In ancient times, the city of Troy fell when a raiding party, hidden within the belly of a constructed wooden horse, was allowed past the gates. The lesson: deception is the most powerful weapon one can employ, and cybercriminals will use it against your business. 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