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3 Cool Technology-Related TV Shows

3 Cool Technology-Related TV Shows

The use of technology is one of the things that brings most people together. For the past couple of decades people have depended more and more on technology as a way to manage their lives, socialize, and get the goods and services they choose to purchase. This has led to the development of a lot of solid technology-related television shows. In this week’s blog, we thought we would take a look at three shows that cover multiple genres that are solid viewing for the technology enthusiast. 

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Choosing the Right Southern New England IT Consultant to Boost Your Business

The southern New England area has been such a great place to live, raise a family, and start or expand a business, and thanks to the proximity to a few great cities like Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Hartford, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. One critical resource that nearly every organization needs is a trusted IT consultant to help leaders make informed decisions on their technology and to ensure that businesses aren’t putting themselves at risk by implementing IT solutions incorrectly. Let’s talk about how business owners can find the right IT consultants throughout southern New England.  What Role Does an IT Consultant Play? IT consulting plays a critical role in modern businesses thanks to the increasing importance that IT has for virtually any organization. If your business relies on computers, servers, connecting to the Internet, storing documents and customer information, or even has a need to use security cameras and other digital security solutions, then having an IT consultant on retainer is a pretty good idea.  While some businesses might be able to justify hiring an in-house IT manager or a Chief Information Officer (CIO), most small and medium-sized businesses will find their dollar goes further by using outside consultants. The best value comes from using IT consultants that are paired with managed IT service providers.   What’s a Managed IT Service Provider?  We’ll be brief; a managed IT service provider is typically a business that provides varying degrees of computer support services for other businesses. In our industry, we often call ourselves Managed Services Providers (MSPs), but most of the time we’re referred to as IT companies, IT consulting firms, help desks, or the colloquial “computer company.”  There’s a massive variation between one company and another—some charge by the hour, some set up monthly agreements, some perform the bare minimum, while others can truly boost an organization’s performance through the use of properly maintained technology. Network Design and Implementation Both new and established businesses can benefit from a properly designed network. Smart network planning will ensure that all staff have a solid, reliable connection to the network, while greatly reducing bottlenecks and potential threats.  Wireless networks, especially in a business environment, can be extremely finicky unless properly implemented. Performing a wireless site survey before purchasing and installing Wi-Fi routers and other infrastructure will prevent a business from wasting time and money, and solve a lot of frustrating issues.  The same goes for planning, maintaining, and upgrading your server room and other critical infrastructure. IT Security Modern IT Security is now being broken down into two categories; cybersecurity and physical security. Cybersecurity are the practices and efforts put in place to prevent online threats like ransomware, malware, phishing attacks, data breaches, and other types of attacks. Physical security involves security cameras, access control, and protecting your business from physical threats while establishing onsite accountability.  Most IT consultants will focus more on cybersecurity, although no aspect of the overall IT industry has been moving faster than cybersecurity has, so any business is advised to vet your IT consultants to ensure they are up to speed with modern cybersecurity trends.  Your best bet is to ensure that your IT provider is pushing a very strong agenda concerning cybersecurity. This used to be considered a sort of “luxury addition” to the services offered by IT providers that most businesses would opt out of. Today, cybersecurity plays a critical role in every organization, and failing to take steps to prevent threats will almost certainly result in huge problems down the road.  You can learn about Datalyst’s Cybersecurity offering here. We also have some free trials and reports we can run for you to get started. Helpdesk Support While this isn’t really a part of the day-to-day role of an IT consultant, offering ongoing technical support to your staff can bolster performance and efficiency, and also create a much more stable, positive work environment. The IT consultant’s role is to review past and current support requests to find weaknesses in the network, and help your organization make informed decisions on changes based on the issues that occur. Cloud Services Cloud computing has become an essential technology for businesses that want to stay competitive and agile. Businesses can leverage the power of cloud computing to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve their overall productivity. An IT consultant would help with the planning and implementation, and even the migration of existing legacy systems into a cloud-based environment, as well as providing long term support for scaling and security. Datalyst is a Southern New England IT Consultant: Providing Expert Technology Solutions to Boost Your Business There are many reasons why businesses choose Datalyst as their technology partner. Here are just a few:  Experience: We have been providing top-notch IT solutions to businesses in southern New England since 2010, and we have a proven track record of success.  Customer service: We believe in providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and support, and we are always available to answer their questions and address their concerns.  Expertise: Our team of IT consultants is highly skilled and experienced, and we stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices to ensure that our clients receive the best possible solutions.  Customization: We take a personalized approach to each project, tailoring our solutions to the specific needs of each client.  We Save You Money and Headaches: IT isn’t just about spending money—it’s about making your business more efficient and effective. We work with organizations of all types and sizes to help them establish a plan that fits within their IT budget and can grow as they need it to.  Want to talk to an IT consultant and plan the future of your business? Give us a call at (774) 213-9701 today!

The southern New England area has been such a great place to live, raise a family, and start or expand a business, and thanks to the proximity to a few great cities like Boston, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and Hartford, there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. One critical resource that nearly every organization needs is a trusted IT consultant to help leaders make informed decisions on their technology and to ensure that businesses aren’t putting themselves at risk by implementing IT solutions incorrectly. Let’s talk about how business owners can find the right IT consultants throughout southern New England.

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You’re Not Too Small for Enterprise-Level Software, But You are Too Big for Consumer-Based Software

You’re Not Too Small for Enterprise-Level Software, But You are Too Big for Consumer-Based Software

Software makes business run: that is an undeniable statement. From the operations software that allows your business to manage and pay its people to the CRM that provides a pathway to communicate efficiently with customers, to all of the applications that it takes to conduct business in earnest, software plays a crucial role in your business’ success. 

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Are Magnets Really Bad for a Computer?

Are Magnets Really Bad for a Computer?

Magnets are often portrayed as the bane of technology’s existence, especially in media where data must be scrubbed from devices through the use of a magnet. How true is this representation of the relationship between magnets and technology? We’ll examine this in today’s blog article.

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Tip of the Week: Easily Close Browser Tabs

Tip of the Week: Easily Close Browser Tabs

It’s easy to open up far more tabs on your web browser than you need, especially when so many tools are cloud-based. If you find yourself in need of a quick way to close all other tabs besides a handful or so, we’ve got just the tip for you. You can close all open tabs to the right of your preferred window, or you can close all tabs outright.

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Get Busy Setting Your Business Up for Success

Get Busy Setting Your Business Up for Success

Regularly, when a business is searching for ways to move their operations forward, there is a little hand wringing on how to do so. Every decision your business has to make comes with a price tag, and the more that you can do without spending a lot of money, the more value you are going to see. For this week’s blog, we thought we’d take a look at some actions you can take with your technology to ensure that your business is going in the right direction.

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Tip of the Week: Keep Your Computer Working Effectively with These 5 Tips

Tip of the Week: Keep Your Computer Working Effectively with These 5 Tips

Computers allow businesses to do so much, but eventually a time comes to purchase new hardware. Thankfully, you can stave off this need pretty well by simply taking care of your existing technology. Here are some tips you can implement to make sure that your computer lasts as long as possible before it kicks the bucket.

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Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop

Broken Computer? Do These Things Before Taking It to the Shop

Try as we might, we can’t prevent all computer issues from occurring—for instance, there’s not much that we can do if a stick of RAM dies, at least, not remotely. However, if you’re stuck with a broken computer and need to bring it in for repair work, there are a few things we recommend you do.

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Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots

Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots

There is one key on the keyboard that might seem a little odd: PrtScn. It’s not immediately obvious what this key does or why you would want to use it, but we assure you that it is an extremely helpful keyboard shortcut once you understand how it works and why you might want to try it out. In reality, the PrtScn key (on some keyboards it might just be PrtSc) is important for taking screenshots on your Windows device.

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Where Does Your Recycled Technology Go?

Where Does Your Recycled Technology Go?

Businesses go through a lot of technology, but how does your organization dispose of electronics that are no longer in use? Let’s discuss this incredibly important topic, as the improper disposal of devices could not only put your organization at risk, but also the environment.

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The Global Chip Shortage is Currently Hindering Many Industries

The Global Chip Shortage is Currently Hindering Many Industries

Using microprocessor-based technology is now a way of life for a majority of people, and with that a massive demand is created for these components. Unfortunately, demand—as well as the COVID-19 pandemic—has caused difficulties for many organizations’ supply chains, including microprocessors. Today, we will go through the microchip shortage, how it affects consumers and when experts project that it will subside. 

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What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?

What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?

Have you ever wondered how hackers manage to pull off incredible feats like bombarding networks and servers with so much traffic that they simply cannot function? None of this would be possible if not for botnets. But what is a botnet, and why is it important for your organization to understand? Let’s dive into the details.

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3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean

3 Easy Actions Every Employee Can Do to Keep Their Computer Clean

Regular computer maintenance is part of maintaining healthy IT infrastructure, but one aspect that can often go by the wayside is keeping your computer physically clean. By this, we mean keeping it dust-free, clean and tidy. We’ve put together a shortlist of everyday actions that employees of any caliber can use to keep their workstations clean. This will help your organization take preventative measures over time and (hopefully) prolong the lifespan of your business’ technology.

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The Global Chip Shortage a Real Problem for Many

The Global Chip Shortage a Real Problem for Many

With such a heavy focus on remote work over the past year or so, if you have tried to procure equipment or technology solutions during this period, you may have noticed that it is much harder than usual to do so. The global chip shortage has led to many challenges for organizations, chief among them getting the parts needed to put together critical technology solutions. This opens up a whole other set of issues, though, particularly in regards to disruption of the supply chain.

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Tip of the Week: The ABCs of Windows Shortcuts

Tip of the Week: The ABCs of Windows Shortcuts

Windows has no shortage of capabilities to offer its users, with many of these tools coming with an associated Windows shortcut. Since keeping track of all of them can be a challenge, we wanted to assemble a list of most of them for you. This blog will serve as that list, so make sure you add it to your browser’s favorites for quick reference!

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The Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off

The Power Button is Capable of More Than On/Off

If you’ve ever used technology, the power button has had a pretty consistent appearance, and an even more consistent use. However, there’s a reason that the power symbol we’re so familiar with looks the way it does. Furthermore, there’s more that the power button can ultimately do.

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More Than 70 Percent of PCs Run Windows 10

More Than 70 Percent of PCs Run Windows 10

Ever since Windows 10 debuted in July of 2015, it has slowly risen in its market share. This has continued throughout the tumultuous times that 2020 has provided, as the OS has now reached a market share of 72.2 percent as of October. Let’s go over why this matters, and why—if you haven’t done so yet—you need to add your organization’s PCs to that number.

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Tip of the Week: Make Your PC Faster

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Does your PC feel sluggish these days? If you are working remotely, and your computer is slow, it can be really frustrating and make it harder to do your job. Before you buy a new computer, here are some tips to squeeze a little more life out of what you already have.

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Should I Just Get A New Computer?

Should I Just Get A New Computer?

Working remotely brings with it a wide range of advantages and challenges, ranging from resisting distractions to feeling disconnected from the team due to working alone. Many team members working at home realize that their technology doesn't allow them to keep the same level of productivity they had in the office. While their computers may be powerful enough to surf and stream, they became the main bottlenecks to their productivity. Is now the time to replace, repair, or upgrade their computer?

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3 Warning Signs That Your Computer Is on Its Last Legs

3 Warning Signs That Your Computer Is on Its Last Legs

It is no secret that a computer that doesn’t seem to want to behave (or seems to experience constant issues) is something that most people just want to replace, no questions asked. However, by nature of how computing devices are put together, it is entirely possible that your device could simply be in need of a (much less expensive) repair.

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