# Datalyst Blog Datalyst delivers expert managed IT services in Providence, RI. Optimize performance, secure your systems, and grow with us. Contact us today! [ 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);) [ ![Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Social Media Scams are on the Rise](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise) Saturday, 25 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Social Media Scams are on the Rise](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_socialMediaScam_643391772_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise "Social Media Scams are on the Rise") Social media scams are fraudulent schemes or deceptive activities that take place on various social media platforms. Users of Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and dozens of others have been victims of these attacks. These scams can target users of all ages and backgrounds, and they aim to exploit people's trust, curiosity, or lack of awareness. Social media scams come in various forms, and here are some common ones. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Huge Benefits of Using the Cloud](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-using-the-cloud) Tuesday, 24 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Huge Benefits of Using the Cloud](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_cloudComputingServer_557122825_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-using-the-cloud "5 Huge Benefits of Using the Cloud") Cloud computing has undeniably become one of the most important tools a business can use. Most businesses use some form of cloud computing, with 4-of-5 using multiple SaaS applications, virtualized computing environments hosted in the cloud, or other cloud-based tools. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of using cloud computing. Tags: [Cloud](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [Cloud Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-using-the-cloud#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-using-the-cloud) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How You Can Use Technology to Free Up Capital](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-can-use-technology-to-free-up-capital) Thursday, 19 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![How You Can Use Technology to Free Up Capital](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_TechnologySavesMoney_621566683_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-can-use-technology-to-free-up-capital "How You Can Use Technology to Free Up Capital") Businesses need money to operate and sometimes it can be awfully difficult to find enough financial wiggle room to do the things that you want to do after all the bills are paid. Finding the right technology can help. By building a more efficient business, tasks take fewer resources to accomplish and that provides opportunities such as better revenue generation or the ability to reallocate certain resources to better fit your organization’s immediate goals. Let’s take a look at some tech that can help achieve this goal. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-can-use-technology-to-free-up-capital#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/how-you-can-use-technology-to-free-up-capital) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Which is Better? Wired or Wireless Connection](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/which-is-better-wired-or-wireless-connection) Saturday, 14 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Which is Better? Wired or Wireless Connection](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_networkEngineers_98243620_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/which-is-better-wired-or-wireless-connection "Which is Better? Wired or Wireless Connection") Make no mistake about it, connectivity to the Internet is paramount for any business. A surefire way to gauge this importance is to observe people's reactions when they are informed that the Wi-Fi will be down for a few hours. In such a context, businesses face a crucial decision: should they opt for wired connections or embrace robust Wi-Fi? To make an informed choice, it's essential to understand the benefits associated with both options. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Wireless](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wireless) [Wi-Fi](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/wi-fi) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/which-is-better-wired-or-wireless-connection#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/which-is-better-wired-or-wireless-connection) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Business Disaster Comes in Many Different Forms](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-disaster-comes-in-many-different-forms) Saturday, 28 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Business Disaster Comes in Many Different Forms](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_BDRfloodedOffice_629067754_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-disaster-comes-in-many-different-forms "Business Disaster Comes in Many Different Forms") In business, there are always issues that need to be met. Often, there are so many that finding which ones to give priority is a chore all in itself. Choosing the best path forward depends on the situation, so when you are considering your organization’s disaster recovery you have to take into account every troubling situation your business can encounter. This month let’s go through some of the most prevalent disasters that a business can face. Tags: [Business Continuity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-continuity) [IT Support](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-disaster-comes-in-many-different-forms#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content/business-disaster-comes-in-many-different-forms) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=125) [ 22 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=105) [ 23 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=110) [ 24 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=115) [ 25 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=120) [ 26 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=125) [ 27 ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 28 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=135) [ 29 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=140) [ 30 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=145) [ 31 ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=150) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=135) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.net/newsletter-content?start=355)