# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! [ 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) ## [Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) Tuesday, 08 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Your Employees Are Using Apps You Don't Know About. That Should Terrify You](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1572/b2ap3_large_1297912415_shadow_IT_400.jpg) ](https://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://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-employees-are-using-apps-you-don-t-know-about-that-should-terrify-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) Monday, 07 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) [ ![Don't Let IT Downtime Gut Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-07-25/b2ap3_large_BrokenIT_821190698_400.jpg) ](https://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://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-it-downtime-gut-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) Friday, 04 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) [ ![4 of the Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Your Business Faces](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-04-25/b2ap3_large_RiskCybersecurity_1443324_400.jpg) ](https://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://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-of-the-biggest-cybersecurity-risks-your-business-faces) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) Wednesday, 02 July 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) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Use Presenter View for Presentations](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-02-25/b2ap3_large_Presenter_1533905424_400.jpg) ](https://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://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-use-presenter-view-for-presentations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup) Monday, 30 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![The Real Talk About Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-30-25/b2ap3_large_BackupBro_394579794_400.jpg) ](https://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. 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