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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) ## [Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen](https://datalyst.net/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen) Wednesday, 21 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-21-25/b2ap3_large_EmojiSoup_177525632_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen "Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen") With so many emojis out there, you’d think there would always be one that says exactly what you mean in any given situation. Well, Google wants to make this a reality, and with their new Gboard mobile keyboard Emoji Kitchen, you’ll get to take advantage of emojis in fun and exciting new ways, like, for example, blending two emojis together. Let’s go over how you can use Emoji Kitchen. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Communication](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/communication) [Android](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Protecting Your Business from Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.net/blog/protecting-your-business-from-cybercriminals) Monday, 19 May 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) [ ![Protecting Your Business from Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-19-25/b2ap3_large_Cybercriminals_8045812_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/protecting-your-business-from-cybercriminals "Protecting Your Business from Cybercriminals") The methods criminals use to access money and sensitive information have evolved dramatically. That official-looking email requesting an urgent payment, or a sudden system lockdown demanding a ransom; these are no longer rare occurrences but calculated tactics by modern cyber thieves. Cybertheft isn't a one-size-fits-all problem; it's sophisticated, and the types of techniques are designed to exploit vulnerabilities and deceive unsuspecting individuals and businesses. Let’s explore some of the primary ways these digital adversaries operate. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/protecting-your-business-from-cybercriminals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/protecting-your-business-from-cybercriminals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office) Friday, 16 May 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) [ ![Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-16-25/b2ap3_large_BackToWork_577822947_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office "Why You Shouldn’t Force Remote Employees Back to the Office") Google has started to implement policies pushing remote staff back to the office, some of which have consequences for noncompliance. This feels like a step in the wrong direction, especially in regards to flexible workplaces and scheduling. Sure, in-person collaboration is great, but it’s hard to argue with the increasing body of proof showcasing the benefits of remote work, especially for SMBs. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-shouldn-t-force-remote-employees-back-to-the-office) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways to Make Technology More Effective and Safe While Traveling](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-make-technology-more-effective-and-safe-while-traveling) Wednesday, 14 May 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) [ ![3 Ways to Make Technology More Effective and Safe While Traveling](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-14-25/b2ap3_large_TravelingTech_219701144_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-make-technology-more-effective-and-safe-while-traveling "3 Ways to Make Technology More Effective and Safe While Traveling") This summer, do you plan on getting away from the office for a bit? If so, we have some technology tips for you to help you stay safe and secure while on the go. Here are three ways you can prepare for travel with the right technology. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-make-technology-more-effective-and-safe-while-traveling#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-to-make-technology-more-effective-and-safe-while-traveling) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Break-Fix IT is Stunningly Insufficient for Modern Businesses](https://datalyst.net/blog/break-fix-it-is-stunningly-insufficient-for-modern-businesses) Monday, 12 May 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) [ ![Break-Fix IT is Stunningly Insufficient for Modern Businesses](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-12-25/b2ap3_large_ProactiveIT_282697625_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/break-fix-it-is-stunningly-insufficient-for-modern-businesses "Break-Fix IT is Stunningly Insufficient for Modern Businesses") Remember the days of watching a loading bar slowly crawl across the screen? Or maybe that distinct screech of a dial-up modem connecting? While technology has rocketed forward since then, some businesses still cling to an outdated approach when it comes to managing their IT: the break-fix method. This means waiting for something to go wrong—a server crash, a software glitch, a security breach—before calling for help. It might seem cost-effective initially, but this reactive stance is becoming increasingly risky and wasteful. 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