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[ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) Friday, 11 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) [ ![The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-11-25/b2ap3_large_Cybersecurity_941510786_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy "The 5 Key Components of a Successful Security Strategy") Your business’ security infrastructure does a lot of heavy lifting, primarily due to today’s increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Companies want to know that their security measures work. To help you make sure you’re doing all you can to protect your infrastructure, we’ve put together five important components for any successful cybersecurity solution strategy. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-5-key-components-of-a-successful-security-strategy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) Wednesday, 09 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) [ ![What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-09-25/b2ap3_large_FileTypes_7299269_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do "What Do All Those Different File Types Do?") There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let’s review what the different file extensions—the little series of letters after the file name—mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do) [ ![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) ## [Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams) Wednesday, 02 July 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_SpotScam_1410949846_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams "Easy Ways to Spot Phishing Scams") Have you ever received an email that just felt…off? Maybe it promised a prize you didn't enter to win, or it tried to scare you into thinking your account was in trouble? That’s likely a "phishing" scam, and it's one of the most common tricks thieves use on the internet. 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/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/easy-ways-to-spot-phishing-scams) [ ![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. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-real-talk-about-data-backup) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [When the Wi-Fi Dies](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies) Saturday, 28 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![When the Wi-Fi Dies](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_OutagesWiFi_1016626305_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies "When the Wi-Fi Dies") We’ve all felt that mini-panic that happens when our personal technology glitches. Not a great feeling. That’s just if your microwave is on the fritz, or your smartphone fell in the toilet. We all depend on multiple devices each day, but for a business owner who is responsible for so much, technology failure really isn’t an option. This month, we thought we’d go into how technology outages can impact a business to give you a better perspective of just how much is at stake. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/when-the-wi-fi-dies) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer) Friday, 27 June 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 Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-27-25/b2ap3_large_WorkAnywhere_810119626_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer "Don’t Let Your Organizational Security Take a Vacation This Summer") Summer is here, and with it comes the rest and relaxation that warm weather encourages. That said, summer is not a time to let up on your cybersecurity awareness. Today, we’ll share how you can both enjoy the summer season without putting your security at risk in the process. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Remote](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-let-your-organizational-security-take-a-vacation-this-summer) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace) Thursday, 26 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_CleanWorkspace_1388343643_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace "5 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace") You’re on your second coffee, but the gears just aren’t grinding. You know the feeling. Sometimes, it isn’t that you lack motivation, it’s that where you are working isn’t conducive to productivity. A well-optimized workspace, not just in your physical setup, but in your digital organization, can improve productivity and efficiency of tasks immediately. Tags: [Mobile Office](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-office) [User Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-tips-to-optimize-your-workspace) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis) Wednesday, 25 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-25-25/b2ap3_large_Spreadsheet_1122185645_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis "Get Better Insights from Your Spreadsheets… Use Quick Analysis") Do you ever find your eyes glazing over at the sight of a sprawling spreadsheet? That feeling of being overwhelmed by a sea of data is universal… but what if you could instantly start making sense of it all with just one click? Both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets offer powerful, yet often overlooked, features to help you quickly analyze and visualize your data. In Excel, this is called the Quick Analysis tool. While Google Sheets doesn't have a single button with the same name, it provides the same powerful capabilities through its intuitive menus and the AI-powered Explore feature. Let's dive into how you can leverage these tools to transform your data from a source of sighs to a font of insight. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Microsoft Office](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/get-better-insights-from-your-spreadsheets-use-quick-analysis) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stop the Productivity Drain](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain) Tuesday, 24 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Stop the Productivity Drain](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_StressWorker_799586704_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain "Stop the Productivity Drain") Every business owner understands the concept that time is money, but are you one of the few who know exactly how and where it is chipping away at your bottom line? One thing that is often cited is productivity, or often, the lack thereof. We believe that understanding these numbers is the first step to mastering them. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/stop-the-productivity-drain) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it) Monday, 23 June 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) [ ![Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-23-25/b2ap3_large_ITTeam_570790936_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it "Ditch the IT Drama and Level Up Your Business with Managed IT") Real talk: does running your business feel less like you’re crushing it and more like you’re the unpaid, stressed-out IT guy? One second you're closing deals, the next your whole system crashes and you're stuck on a support forum trying to figure out what a "DNS propagation error" is. I can easily say, that’s not the vibe you’re looking for. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Outsourced IT](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ditch-the-it-drama-and-level-up-your-business-with-managed-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler) Saturday, 21 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_MobileTraveler_340548971_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler "Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Traveler") As you prepare to travel, remember that your digital security strategy needs to be as agile as you are. While advice like using strong, unique passwords and employing a VPN on unsecured Wi-Fi are helpful, professional data on the move has grown more complex. Today, we offer key security strategies that go beyond the usual to help you travel with greater digital confidence. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Physical Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/physical-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/advanced-cybersecurity-strategies-for-the-modern-traveler) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) Friday, 20 June 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) [ ![Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-20-25/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_14726153_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business "Zero-Trust: A Better Way to Protect Your Business") Running a small or medium-sized business is difficult enough without having to worry about cyber threats all the time. If you haven’t updated your security systems in a while, your infrastructure could be at risk. In fact, when considering IT security, we recommend adopting zero trust as a security measure, and we’ll explain why. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/zero-trust-a-better-way-to-protect-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions](https://datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions) Thursday, 19 June 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) [ ![End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1562/b2ap3_large_106327607_Tech_Struggles_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions "End IT Nightmares: 10 Business Owner Tech Struggles & Solutions") It's the quiet of the early hours, long after the workday should have ended, but for many non-technical business owners, this is prime time for a different kind of work: worrying. If you've found yourself staring at the ceiling, anxieties about technology swirling in your head, you're not alone. Welcome to the *"2 AM Club"*—a place no business owner wants to be, yet many find themselves regulars. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/end-it-nightmares-10-business-owner-tech-struggles-solutions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app) Wednesday, 18 June 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-18-25/b2ap3_large_HowTo_598934150_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app "How to Turn a Website into a Desktop App") There are countless web pages offering a wealth of resources, utilities, and references that can greatly assist businesses of all kinds in achieving their goals. What’s even more amazing, these web pages can be turned into applications for simpler, more convenient access, provided you’re using Google Chrome. Let’s go over how to do so! Tags: [Quick Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Software](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Browser](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/browser) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-turn-a-website-into-a-desktop-app) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users) Monday, 16 June 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) [ ![Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-16-25/b2ap3_large_MobileMalware_441210590_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users "Crocodilus is Taking a Bite Out of Mobile Users") A new and formidable predator is stalking the digital waters of the Android ecosystem. Dubbed Crocodilus, this sophisticated Trojan is rapidly evolving, expanding its reach, and demonstrating that it’s likely going to be a major problem. Today, we’ll tell you about the dangerous new strain and what you can do to avoid contact with it, because you will want to. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Android](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/android) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/crocodilus-is-taking-a-bite-out-of-mobile-users) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad) Friday, 13 June 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) [ ![Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025/06-13-25/b2ap3_large_FreeAdvice_532791888_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/advice-an-it-professional-would-give-if-they-happened-to-be-your-dad "Advice an IT Professional Would Give (If They Happened to Be Your Dad)") All around the world, fathers and father figures are celebrated this weekend for what they provide to those who call them “Dad.” One of their gifts is the advice they offer to help us all navigate life more safely and successfully—something we strive to provide to all the businesses we work with to support their essential technology. In light of Father’s Day being this Sunday, we wanted to emulate fathers everywhere and present some IT best practices phrased as the kind of advice these role models so often provide. 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