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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) ## [Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://datalyst.net/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop) Wednesday, 10 April 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-10-24/b2ap3_large_CleanLaptop_576729762_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop "Properly Cleaning a Laptop") It is important to keep modern computers clean, and laptops are no exception. However, a laptop's different form factor makes cleaning it much different from cleaning a traditional desktop computer. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024) Monday, 08 April 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-08-24/b2ap3_large_Ransomware_485329431_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024 "Ransomware is Only Getting Worse in 2024") Since it was first documented in 1989, ransomware has only become far more severe, ruthless, and, most of all, prevalent. Let’s review some important statistics to remember if you are to understand ransomware and, even more importantly, avoid its impact on your business. Tags: [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ransomware-is-only-getting-worse-in-2024) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that) Friday, 05 April 2024 [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 Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-05-24/b2ap3_large_humanerr_159273533_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that "Your Users Are Likely Your Biggest Security Threat, But You Can Fix That") Believe it or not, if you were to rank your business’ greatest threats, risk factors, and vulnerabilities, your users would most likely belong somewhere toward the top. Human error is a big challenge to your security simply because cybercriminals understand that your employees are, in fact, human and will, in fact, make mistakes. Let’s explore how cyberattacks exploit this tendency and how you can better protect your business from the ramifications. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-users-are-likely-your-biggest-security-threat-but-you-can-fix-that) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why We Approach Tech Support with Empathy for the User](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-we-approach-tech-support-with-empathy-for-the-user) Wednesday, 03 April 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Why We Approach Tech Support with Empathy for the User](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-03-24/b2ap3_large_ITSupport_161193603_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-we-approach-tech-support-with-empathy-for-the-user "Why We Approach Tech Support with Empathy for the User") Among IT professionals, an acronym is sometimes used when discussing certain issues and challenges: “PEBKAC,” or *Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair.* In other words, user error. Tags: [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-we-approach-tech-support-with-empathy-for-the-user#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-we-approach-tech-support-with-empathy-for-the-user) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [10 Ways Your IT Consultant Can Save Your Business Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-ways-your-it-consultant-can-save-your-business-money) Tuesday, 02 April 2024 [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) [ ![10 Ways Your IT Consultant Can Save Your Business Money](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1280/b2ap3_large_672020118_Managed_IT_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/10-ways-your-it-consultant-can-save-your-business-money "10 Ways Your IT Consultant Can Save Your Business Money") We recently wrote an article showcasing the benefits of managed IT services. In short, we know a lot of IT companies that claim to offer managed IT services, but really just cover the bare minimum in order to get you into a contract. It’s not the same, and it’s not the intended nature of managed IT services. It’s a good article, I think you’ll like it. Our first point was that true managed IT services can actually save your business money, and we wanted to take a moment to dive into that deeper. In this article, we’ll explore 10 ways we can save your business money and help you achieve your financial goals. 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