# 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://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) ## [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have) Thursday, 23 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_laptopUSBports_127608022_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have "USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?") We’re at a weird point in the technology world (but honestly, when is it not at least a little convoluted?). Right now, modern technology has been slowly shifting between a few different technologies and consumers and businesses are stuck in the middle trying to figure out what to do and how to future-proof their hardware investments. Tags: [Hardware](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Seven Ways VoIP Makes Business Better](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/seven-ways-voip-makes-business-better) Thursday, 30 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Seven Ways VoIP Makes Business Better](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_mobileVoIP_636640290_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/seven-ways-voip-makes-business-better "Seven Ways VoIP Makes Business Better") Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become an indispensable tool for businesses, with over 30 percent of them adopting it as their primary means of communication. Beyond its telephony capabilities, VoIP plays a pivotal role in modern collaboration by seamlessly integrating with various communication and collaboration tools. Here are seven ways in which VoIP enhances collaboration. Tags: [VoIp](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/voip) [Collaboration](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/collaboration) [Communications](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/communications) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/seven-ways-voip-makes-business-better#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/seven-ways-voip-makes-business-better) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cyberthreats Can Threaten Your Business in Several Ways](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberthreats-can-threaten-your-business-in-several-ways) Tuesday, 28 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Cyberthreats Can Threaten Your Business in Several Ways](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_cyberthreats_643833781_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberthreats-can-threaten-your-business-in-several-ways "Cyberthreats Can Threaten Your Business in Several Ways") Every organization has a lot of things that could go wrong in the course of doing business. They can run into supply chain issues, employee turnover and poor performance, natural disasters interrupting your “business as usual”, but one of the most unassuming, yet worrisome threats to your business is the cyberattack. This month, we go into a few ways cyberattacks threaten your business and how they play out to give you an idea of how to prepare. Tags: [Internet](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Cybersecurity](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberthreats-can-threaten-your-business-in-several-ways#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/cyberthreats-can-threaten-your-business-in-several-ways) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Social Media Scams are on the Rise](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise) Saturday, 25 November 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Social Media Scams are on the Rise](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_socialMediaScam_643391772_400.jpg) ](https://www.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://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [5 Huge Benefits of Using the Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-using-the-cloud) Tuesday, 24 October 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Huge Benefits of Using the Cloud](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_cloudComputingServer_557122825_400.jpg) ](https://www.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. 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