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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) Monday, 01 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-01-23/b2ap3_large_smartHomeIoT_553986718_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home "How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home") The Internet of Things is everywhere and that means that it’s important to understand how much of a potential security risk these devices can be. From smart speakers to smartphones, it's important that you understand how these devices can create problematic situations. In this week’s blog we will discuss how you can protect yourself against IoT vulnerabilities at home. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Internet of Things](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [Cybersecurity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) Friday, 28 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-28-23/b2ap3_large_furstration_582966491_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated "You Aren’t Wrong When You Say IT is Complicated") I was meeting with an old colleague the other day. We met over Microsoft Teams to just check in and see how they were doing—no real itinerary, just to check in with a familiar face that I haven’t personally talked to in a few years. They had a little trouble getting into Microsoft Teams, since they were used to Zoom. I patiently smiled and helped them through it, and told them “No worries, it’s always the little differences that complicate things!” At the time, I said this just to be empathetic. At first, the nerdy computer-geek part of my brain told me that the process to get into a Zoom meeting vs a Teams meeting, from their perspective, is exactly the same. But after the call, I really thought about this small interaction, and you know what? Things **have** gotten complicated. Tags: [Small Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Support](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-it) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/you-arent-wrong-when-you-say-it-is-complicated) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it) Wednesday, 26 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-26-23/b2ap3_large_ransomeware_167540935_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it "A Look at Ransomware and What to Do About It") There is a lot made about ransomware, for good reason. It is quite simply one of the nastiest cyberattacks out there and it demands your attention. A lot of people understand what exactly ransomware sets out to do, but they don’t understand how it got that far and how to address the situation if they have the misfortune of being put in that position. Tags: [Security](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/a-look-at-ransomware-and-what-to-do-about-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Real Benefits of Good Business IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it) Tuesday, 25 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [IT Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/it-blog) [ ![The Real Benefits of Good Business IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1065/b2ap3_large_573962179_IT_Confidence_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it "The Real Benefits of Good Business IT") A large number of business owners and professionals can probably relate to this. Have you ever had a computer issue or some other technical problem that hurt your confidence? I’m not saying that an error message turns you into a shy little duckling or anything, I’m talking about letting technical limitations, or even gaps in your IT knowledge, affect the decisions you make within your organization. It’s an easy pit to fall into, and you definitely aren’t alone. It also shouldn’t be the status quo. Tags: [Outsourced IT](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/outsourced-it) [Managed Service](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [IT Services](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-real-benefits-of-good-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Outsourcing HR Right for Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-outsourcing-hr-right-for-your-business) Monday, 24 April 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is Outsourcing HR Right for Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2023/04-24-23/b2ap3_large_humanResources_49506232_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-outsourcing-hr-right-for-your-business "Is Outsourcing HR Right for Your Business?") Lots of businesses are facing a financial crunch as the margins they operate under continue to shrink. This unfortunate trend has led a lot of businesses to outsource elements of their operations to try and cut costs. One part of the business that is either outsourced or cut out entirely has been the human resources department. 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