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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) ## [4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) Monday, 23 January 2023 [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 Simple Rules for Good Passwords](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-23-23/b2ap3_large_password_223678627_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords "4 Simple Rules for Good Passwords") Simple passwords are just not an effective security practice, so if you’re still using credentials like *Password*, *123456*, *Guest*, or *Qwerty*, listen up. You need better password hygiene practices before you suffer from a data breach. Here are some ways you can make a better password to protect your business from threats. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/4-simple-rules-for-good-passwords) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result](https://datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result) Friday, 20 January 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-20-23/b2ap3_large_dataMigration_464589674_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result "Migrating Data? Budget in Evaluating End Result") There’s no beating around the bush with this one; moving data from one place to another, also known as data migration, is critical to get right the first time. If you create and follow a migration strategy, evaluating here and there to make sure it’s all going according to plan, you’ll see great success in this effort. Let’s go over how you can make it happen. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/migrating-data-budget-in-evaluating-end-result) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times) Wednesday, 18 January 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-18-23/b2ap3_large_cutCosts_81367206_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times "How to Safely Adjust Your IT Budget in Tough Times") When times get tough, businesses are pretty quick to start cutting costs wherever they can…and frequently, the business’ IT is the first thing to hit the chopping block. While we contend that IT is the last thing you want to cut back on when times are tough, you may not have a choice. Therefore, we wanted to take a few moments to explore how you can resist some of these cuts—and if not, what you need to prioritize. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-safely-adjust-your-it-budget-in-tough-times) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Who Handles the IT at Your Company? Are They Doing These Critical Tasks?](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-handles-the-it-at-your-company-are-they-doing-these-critical-tasks) Monday, 16 January 2023 [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) [ ![Who Handles the IT at Your Company? Are They Doing These Critical Tasks?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-16-23/b2ap3_large_techRefresh_320332311_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-handles-the-it-at-your-company-are-they-doing-these-critical-tasks "Who Handles the IT at Your Company? Are They Doing These Critical Tasks?") Depending on the size and complexity of your organization, managing technology can easily become a full-time job. If you are only calling a technician when you are dealing with a computer issue, then you might be sitting on a ticking time bomb. Whether you have internal staff responsible for managing your IT, or you rely on a third-party, you’ll want to make sure the following tasks are getting done. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Managed Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-services) [Outsource IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsource-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-handles-the-it-at-your-company-are-they-doing-these-critical-tasks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-handles-the-it-at-your-company-are-they-doing-these-critical-tasks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [iPhone Scam Can Pop Up and Cause You Trouble](https://datalyst.net/blog/iphone-scam-can-pop-up-and-cause-you-trouble) Friday, 13 January 2023 [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) [ ![iPhone Scam Can Pop Up and Cause You Trouble](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2023/1-13-23/b2ap3_large_phoneScam_412500937_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/iphone-scam-can-pop-up-and-cause-you-trouble "iPhone Scam Can Pop Up and Cause You Trouble") iPhone users should be aware that, should you encounter a pop-up that reads *“Your Apple iPhone is severely damaged”*, you don’t need to be concerned—beyond the concern you’d have for any other threat, that is. This pop-up is just a recent iteration of a common phishing scam that aims to fool people into downloading apps that enable hackers to access personal information. 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