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Hackers are smart, sneaky, and persistent. The good news is that with a little strategic effort, you don't have to be helpless. Employing the right habits and strategies can help make it very hard for hackers to mess with you. In this month’s newsletter, we talk about how to get better at keeping hackers out of your network. Tags: [Best Practices](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Hackers](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Network Security](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/protecting-your-network-from-hackers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10) Saturday, 24 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_Upgrade_203293081_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/the-urgency-of-upgrading-from-windows-10 "The Urgency of Upgrading from Windows 10") Support for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system is coming to an end, so let's talk about something crucial for your business technology: upgrading as soon as possible. Microsoft has officially set the date: October 14, 2025. After this day, mainstream support for Windows 10 concludes. While that might seem like a comfortable distance away, in terms of IT planning and business operations, it's practically tomorrow. Waiting is not a strategy; planning is. 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Open tab, type something, click stuff, maybe panic a little when 42 tabs are open. Your browser can actually do a lot more for you, including saving you time and keeping you organized. This month, we thought we’d give you three browser tips that can seriously help you. Tags: [Browser](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/browser) [User Tips](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-tips-to-turn-you-into-a-web-browsing-wizard#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/three-tips-to-turn-you-into-a-web-browsing-wizard) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business) Tuesday, 22 April 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_ITPlanning_295858852_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business "Start Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right IT Plan for Your Business") Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but making the right technology choices is crucial for long-term success. A solid IT plan ensures smooth operations, security, and scalability. This month, we teach you some ways you can go about building one. Tags: [Small Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [IT Services](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Business](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/start-strong-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-the-right-it-plan-for-your-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Let an Old POS Hurt Your Business: 5 Clear Upgrade Signals](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/don-t-let-an-old-pos-hurt-your-business-5-clear-upgrade-signals) Saturday, 26 April 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://www.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Newsletter](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content) [ ![Don’t Let an Old POS Hurt Your Business: 5 Clear Upgrade Signals](https://www.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_OldPOS_320813347_400.jpg) ](https://www.datalyst.net/newsletter-content/don-t-let-an-old-pos-hurt-your-business-5-clear-upgrade-signals "Don’t Let an Old POS Hurt Your Business: 5 Clear Upgrade Signals") Your Point of Sale (POS) system does more than ring up sales, it’s the control center that keeps your entire operation running. From processing payments to managing inventory and generating reports, it plays a vital role in your daily business flow. Like any technology, a POS system can get old, glitchy, or just fall behind. If you’ve been questioning whether yours is still doing the job, here are five clear signs that it’s time to move on and upgrade to something better. 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