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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it) Tuesday, 23 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BizTruth_1258590251_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it "4 Uncomfortable Truths Every Business Owner Must Accept About IT") As someone who works with technology every day, I’ve seen the magic it can bring to a business. I’ve also seen the headaches and the hidden costs that can harm its efforts. If you own a business, you might think of IT as just the Wi-Fi or the guy who fixes the printer. I’m here to tell you that mindset will cost you dearly. I want to share four uncomfortable, non-technical truths that every practical business owner needs to accept about their technology. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-uncomfortable-truths-every-business-owner-must-accept-about-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Who's Pulling the Strings? Understanding and Fighting the Digital Algorithm](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-s-pulling-the-strings-understanding-and-fighting-the-digital-algorithm) Monday, 22 December 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) [ ![Who's Pulling the Strings? Understanding and Fighting the Digital Algorithm](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-22-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalAlgor_1733936572_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-s-pulling-the-strings-understanding-and-fighting-the-digital-algorithm "Who's Pulling the Strings? Understanding and Fighting the Digital Algorithm") You've heard the grumbling, seen the memes, and probably even felt it yourself: that vague, all-powerful entity known as the algorithm. It's blamed for everything from political polarization to your inexplicable obsession with people eating military rations. What exactly is it, and what digital giants are pulling its strings? Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-s-pulling-the-strings-understanding-and-fighting-the-digital-algorithm#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/who-s-pulling-the-strings-understanding-and-fighting-the-digital-algorithm) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it) Friday, 19 December 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) [ ![3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-19-25/b2ap3_large_BreakFixIT_1769745855_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it "3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT") You want to know what’s scary? Anytime your company’s IT fails and you’re left wondering if you can afford a new piece of hardware or the maintenance to fix what’s broken. When you rely on break-fix IT, you’re basically living in a horror film; you never know when the slasher is going to leap out of the shadows and strike. With managed IT, you can sidestep the scaries and know with confidence you’re taking care of your business’ future. Here are three reasons why managed IT is the superior option for managing your technology solutions. Tags: [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Can Your Business Survive If You Pull the Plug? Most Can’t](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-your-business-survive-if-you-pull-the-plug-most-can-t) Thursday, 18 December 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) [ ![Can Your Business Survive If You Pull the Plug? Most Can’t](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1678/b2ap3_large_Files_1658996317_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-your-business-survive-if-you-pull-the-plug-most-can-t "Can Your Business Survive If You Pull the Plug? Most Can’t") Most business owners sleep soundly, believing their data is safe because they pay for a service called *"backup."* However, there is a massive, dangerous difference between having a copy of your files and actually being able to run your business during a disaster. If you haven’t stress-tested your system, any safety net you feel your backup provides might just be an illusion. It’s time to ask the hard questions before the pressure is on. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-your-business-survive-if-you-pull-the-plug-most-can-t#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/can-your-business-survive-if-you-pull-the-plug-most-can-t) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost) Wednesday, 17 December 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) [ ![How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-17-25/b2ap3_large_CIO_1793901835_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost "How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost") Is your business technology a source of uncertainty and frustration? Are you constantly reacting to IT problems when you would prefer to proactively leverage technology to drive your business’ growth? This struggle is often the result of the Executive IT Gap, a phenomenon that traps businesses in an endless cycle of reactive, costly, and inefficient technology decisions that slow down growth. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Would Benefit from a Cloud-First IT Model](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-would-benefit-from-a-cloud-first-it-model) Monday, 15 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/cloud) [ ![Your Business Would Benefit from a Cloud-First IT Model](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-15-25/b2ap3_large_Cloud_767048525_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-would-benefit-from-a-cloud-first-it-model "Your Business Would Benefit from a Cloud-First IT Model") Does this sound familiar? Your business is growing, but you haven’t changed your server hardware since you began operations. It’s hindering growth at this point, and you don’t know what to do. The best solution out there is to turn to the cloud. With the right implementation of a cloud-first model, you can effectively future-proof your business so it can grow unhindered. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-would-benefit-from-a-cloud-first-it-model#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-business-would-benefit-from-a-cloud-first-it-model) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Avoiding Digital Lemons is Easy with Strategic IT Roadmapping](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-digital-lemons-is-easy-with-strategic-it-roadmapping) Friday, 12 December 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) [ ![Avoiding Digital Lemons is Easy with Strategic IT Roadmapping](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-12-25/b2ap3_large_DigitalLemons_285357141_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-digital-lemons-is-easy-with-strategic-it-roadmapping "Avoiding Digital Lemons is Easy with Strategic IT Roadmapping") You invested in technology to support your business, spending time and money to acquire and implement it. What happens if that technology turns out to be a lemon… a high-priced item that’s ultimately a dud, or at the very least doesn’t mesh with your future plans? This is often the result when tech is purchased to fix a short-term issue without a long-term strategy, and ultimately means that the purchaser loses money and productivity due to incompatibility issues. Alternatively, planning a strategic roadmap for your IT to follow helps ensure your investments actually advance your business’ future. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-digital-lemons-is-easy-with-strategic-it-roadmapping#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/avoiding-digital-lemons-is-easy-with-strategic-it-roadmapping) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Discover Better Gifts with These 3 Google Search Tricks](https://datalyst.net/blog/discover-better-gifts-with-these-3-google-search-tricks) Wednesday, 10 December 2025 [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) [ ![Discover Better Gifts with These 3 Google Search Tricks](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-10-25/b2ap3_large_BetterGifts_128043787_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/discover-better-gifts-with-these-3-google-search-tricks "Discover Better Gifts with These 3 Google Search Tricks") With the holiday season just around the corner, you’ll be spending a lot of time on the Internet trying to find the perfect gifts for the loved ones in your life… but do you actually know how to find *exactly* what you’re looking for? Today, we want to give you a holiday gift in the form of a guide on how to make the most of Google’s search functionality. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/google) [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Holiday](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/holiday) [Tip of the Week](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/discover-better-gifts-with-these-3-google-search-tricks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/discover-better-gifts-with-these-3-google-search-tricks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Waiting for an IT Disaster is the Most Expensive Business Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/waiting-for-an-it-disaster-is-the-most-expensive-business-strategy) Monday, 08 December 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) [ ![Waiting for an IT Disaster is the Most Expensive Business Strategy](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-08-25/b2ap3_large_PreventDowntime_257726844_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/waiting-for-an-it-disaster-is-the-most-expensive-business-strategy "Waiting for an IT Disaster is the Most Expensive Business Strategy") Most of us have at least heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In other words, proactivity is pretty much always the better strategy. Despite this, we’ve observed that many businesses still avoid investing in their IT until something breaks—the exact opposite of proactivity—and wind up losing in terms of downtime, recovery time, and reputation, along with the financial implications these factors introduce. This is precisely why we’ve designed our services to serve as preventative measures against the root causes of downtime, helping you be more proactive and reduce overall costs. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/waiting-for-an-it-disaster-is-the-most-expensive-business-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/waiting-for-an-it-disaster-is-the-most-expensive-business-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ignoring Your IT Asset Management Could Cost Your Business Serious Cash](https://datalyst.net/blog/ignoring-your-it-asset-management-could-cost-your-business-serious-cash) Friday, 05 December 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) [ ![Ignoring Your IT Asset Management Could Cost Your Business Serious Cash](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-05-25/b2ap3_large_ITAssetManage_167181899_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ignoring-your-it-asset-management-could-cost-your-business-serious-cash "Ignoring Your IT Asset Management Could Cost Your Business Serious Cash") How much control do you *really* have over your IT assets? Oftentimes, businesses will consider other priorities, like sales, operations, and customer service, before they focus on IT systems and resources. The problem with this is that it creates a significant burden for your business, both in terms of the hidden financial drains and serious security vulnerabilities that undermine your business’ stability. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ignoring-your-it-asset-management-could-cost-your-business-serious-cash#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ignoring-your-it-asset-management-could-cost-your-business-serious-cash) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup) Wednesday, 03 December 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) [ ![Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-03-25/b2ap3_large_HolidayRecipe_376331136_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup "Baking the Perfect 3-2-1 Data Backup") Building a gingerbread house is a perennial tradition in many, many households. Those with experience know that precise, careful preparation leads to a successful, long-lasting final product, while rushing and cutting corners usually leave you with a crumbling, fragile mess. Much of the same can be said of your business’ data. This essential operational resource is terrifyingly susceptible to a litany of threats and issues that could easily bring your processes tumbling down… hence, why the 3-2-1 Backup Rule is a core element of successful business continuity. Let’s take a moment to consider the recipe for a reliable, disaster-proof backup, and how it aligns with the process of making a gingerbread house. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Holiday](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/holiday) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/baking-the-perfect-3-2-1-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society](https://datalyst.net/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society) Monday, 01 December 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) [ ![Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-01-25/b2ap3_large_AIICE_1647230350_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society "Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society") Technology works wonders for business, but it also enables other organizations, like law enforcement. We aren’t here to argue ethics, but we would like to touch on some of the technology that certain agencies are using in the execution of their jobs. Specifically, we want to highlight the issues involving the very sophisticated AI and data-mining platforms, such as those developed by Palantir. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services) Saturday, 29 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_MSP_1524455399_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services "Your Business Is Not Too Small for Managed Services") Many business owners, especially those running small or medium-sized enterprises and even startups, often wonder if their company is big enough to justify investing in managed IT services. The common misconception is that outsourced IT support is only for larger businesses with complex networks and hundreds of employees. The fact is that there is no minimum size a business must reach to significantly benefit from managed IT services. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/your-business-is-not-too-small-for-managed-services) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chain-s-efficiency) Thursday, 27 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Supplychain_657121008_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chain-s-efficiency "What You Need to Do to Improve Your Supply Chain’s Efficiency") Small and medium-sized businesses are continuously grappling with the complexities of their supply chain. If you're trying to compete with industry giants, the right technology is more accessible and affordable than ever. This month, we will go into some of the ways you can make your supply chain more efficient. Tags: [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chain-s-efficiency#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/what-you-need-to-do-to-improve-your-supply-chain-s-efficiency) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in) Wednesday, 26 November 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) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-26-25/b2ap3_large_Security_430391765_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in "Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In") We all have too many accounts nowadays. Between our personal lives, work, and practically all the entertainment we consume, there are dozens to keep track of and manage… and then there are the ones that charge us for a service they offer. The stacking costs of these services are bad enough, but if you see them start to double or even triple in a given month, you may be experiencing a common problem that is simple enough to solve. To do so, we need to clarify the difference between creating an account and logging in. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [2FA](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Good Endpoint Security Strategy Can Save Your Bacon](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/a-good-endpoint-security-strategy-can-save-your-bacon) Tuesday, 25 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![A Good Endpoint Security Strategy Can Save Your Bacon](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_EndPoint_677360726_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/a-good-endpoint-security-strategy-can-save-your-bacon "A Good Endpoint Security Strategy Can Save Your Bacon") The way businesses protect their computer networks has changed. Now, every device connected to the network—like computers, phones, servers, and smart gadgets—is a crucial point of defense. This means that each device can be a weak spot if not properly secured. If you don't use the same security rules for all devices, you're creating an easy target for cyberattacks. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/a-good-endpoint-security-strategy-can-save-your-bacon#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/a-good-endpoint-security-strategy-can-save-your-bacon) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Byte-Sized History Lesson About the Hamburger Menu](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-byte-sized-history-lesson-about-the-hamburger-menu) Monday, 24 November 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) [ ![A Byte-Sized History Lesson About the Hamburger Menu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-24-25/b2ap3_large_Hamburgmenu_1554414866_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-byte-sized-history-lesson-about-the-hamburger-menu "A Byte-Sized History Lesson About the Hamburger Menu") It’s a symbol that we’ve all become familiar with in recent years: three horizontal lines, representing the menu of whatever application or website is currently in use. Sometimes appearing as three dots, this little icon can be surprisingly important for both the end user and the business using it… especially now that mobile devices are so commonly used for browsing (early this year, 64% of all website traffic was observed to come from these devices). Tags: [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [Tech Term](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/tech-term) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-byte-sized-history-lesson-about-the-hamburger-menu#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-byte-sized-history-lesson-about-the-hamburger-menu) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [4 Easy to Follow Tips for Assigning Tasks](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-easy-to-follow-tips-for-assigning-tasks) Saturday, 22 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![4 Easy to Follow Tips for Assigning Tasks](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_TaskManager_1469509571_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-easy-to-follow-tips-for-assigning-tasks "4 Easy to Follow Tips for Assigning Tasks") One of the core responsibilities of a manager is to get the best work done efficiently. It's not just about delegating; it's about strategic assignment. It is often the key to unlocking both peak employee performance and maximum return on the company's dollar. Poorly assigned tasks can lead to confusion, rework, burnout, and wasted time. This month, we thought we’d share our proven framework for assigning tasks that truly get the most out of your employees' time and the company's money. Tags: [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/management) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-easy-to-follow-tips-for-assigning-tasks#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/4-easy-to-follow-tips-for-assigning-tasks) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Your $50 Router Is Strangling Your Profits](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-your-50-router-is-strangling-your-profits) Friday, 21 November 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) [ ![Why Your $50 Router Is Strangling Your Profits](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-21-24/b2ap3_large_Router_1592065575_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-your-50-router-is-strangling-your-profits "Why Your $50 Router Is Strangling Your Profits") Here's a horrifying thought: Imagine your beautiful office has 50 hardworking employees... but only one tiny, single-stall bathroom. It's chaos. There's a line down the hall, all day. Productivity grinds to a halt. It's a classic bottleneck, and it’s completely unnecessary. Here's the hard truth: This is exactly what’s happening to your business’ data right now. You’re paying your ISP for a super-fast Internet connection, but you’re forcing all that crucial business data through a flimsy, $50 consumer-grade router; you’re going to find out it’s not up for the job. Tags: [Gadgets](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/gadgets) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [WiFi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wifi) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-your-50-router-is-strangling-your-profits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-your-50-router-is-strangling-your-profits) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-fall-for-these-byod-dangers) Wednesday, 19 November 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) [ ![Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-19-24/b2ap3_large_BYOD_909244949_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-fall-for-these-byod-dangers "Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers") Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a solution that has grown more popular over the past decade or so, primarily because more employees already own devices capable of running work-related applications. The employee gets to use a device they already know and love, while the employer saves money from the cost of equipping that employee. That said, the security risks associated with BYOD can undermine an ill-prepared implementation and open the door to potential legal action. 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