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You’re not alone. Ultimately, we’re all trying to be as productive as possible, and we want to use all the cool collaboration tools, work from anywhere, and get things done fast. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Software](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/software) [Efficiency](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/digital-tug-of-war-achieving-both-productivity-and-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/digital-tug-of-war-achieving-both-productivity-and-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) Saturday, 23 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_2FA_492496271_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless "The One Thing That Makes Stolen Passwords Useless") Two-factor authentication can be one of the most impactful security tools your organization has. This is because passwords play a massive part in the security of your most crucial digital assets; and frankly, it keeps passwords as a viable solution to keep apps and data secure. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [2FA](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-one-thing-that-makes-stolen-passwords-useless) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) Tuesday, 26 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OldTech_335917866_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business "The Silent Saboteur: How Outdated Tech is Secretly Wrecking Your Business") Do you have that one friend who's still clinging to their cracked, ancient smartphone? You know the one: it's painfully slow, the battery dies in two hours, and it can't run half the apps you use. Now, imagine if an entire company operated like that, with every piece of its technology. It sounds like a comedy of errors, but for many businesses, it’s a silent disaster waiting to happen. Tags: [Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Upgrade](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-silent-saboteur-how-outdated-tech-is-secretly-wrecking-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) Thursday, 28 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_EndofLife_1073847924_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize "Still on Windows 10? You're Taking a Bigger Risk Than You Realize") The end of [Windows 10 support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281#:~:text=As%20a%20reminder%2C%20Windows%2010,one%20that%20supports%20Windows%2011.) is closer than you think. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop providing free security updates, non-security updates, and assisted support for Windows 10. For businesses, this isn't just a minor inconvenience—it's a critical security and operational risk that demands immediate attention. Tags: [Current Events](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [Upgrade](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Windows](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/still-on-windows-10-you-re-taking-a-bigger-risk-than-you-realize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected) Saturday, 30 August 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_AIOutHumanIn_468388948_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/ai-fueled-layoffs-often-don-t-work-out-as-expected "AI-Fueled Layoffs Often Don’t Work Out as Expected") Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a seriously hot topic. While integrating AI promises significant advancements and efficiencies, the narrative around AI-fueled layoffs—the displacement of human workers by AI—is increasingly met with a surprising twist: regret. At Datalyst, a leading provider of proactive business technology support services, we've observed this trend with interest. It appears that many organizations that hastily replaced human capital with AI are now confronting unforeseen challenges. Managers that famously thought that replacing their paid employees with AI aren’t always happy with the results. Let’s take a look at the particulars of this phenomenon. 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