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[ Categories ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Using Your Voice to Type in Microsoft Word](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/using-your-voice-to-type-in-microsoft-word) Monday, 11 April 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Using Your Voice to Type in Microsoft Word](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2022/04-11-22/b2ap3_large_dictationPhone_275996932_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/using-your-voice-to-type-in-microsoft-word "Using Your Voice to Type in Microsoft Word") Typing on your keyboard is something that you do every day, but sometimes you just don’t want to do it. You can give your hands a break and use Microsoft Word’s dictation feature; this lets you use your voice to write in the software. Let’s go over how you might use the feature on a desktop, web browser, or mobile device. Tags: [Microsoft](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microsoft) [Workplace Tips](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Productivity](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/using-your-voice-to-type-in-microsoft-word#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/using-your-voice-to-type-in-microsoft-word) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Four Problems that Can Undermine an IT Project](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/four-problems-that-can-undermine-an-it-project) Friday, 08 April 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Four Problems that Can Undermine an IT Project](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2022/04-08-22/b2ap3_large_projectMan_92350310_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/four-problems-that-can-undermine-an-it-project "Four Problems that Can Undermine an IT Project") It might be an understatement to suggest that things don’t always go smoothly in business. The truth is that when one problem is solved, another is often created. This is why we lean on our technology. These “solutions” are intended to fix many of the speedbumps, but that doesn’t mean that choosing, deploying, and supporting these systems don’t come with some problems as well. Today, we look at three reasons an IT project could fail. Tags: [Business Management](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-management) [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Project Management](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/project-management) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/four-problems-that-can-undermine-an-it-project#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/four-problems-that-can-undermine-an-it-project) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Business’ IT More Secure](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-business-it-more-secure) Wednesday, 06 April 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tip of the Week: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Business’ IT More Secure](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2022/04-06-22/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_217635748_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-business-it-more-secure "Tip of the Week: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Business’ IT More Secure") With many businesses’ increased reliance on their information systems and other IT, they need to do everything they can to keep those systems up and running and secure. This not only includes rolling out security systems that support that goal, it also demands they take the action necessary to keep these systems secure. Let’s look at four things you need to do to keep your business’ IT as secure as possible. Tags: [Security](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Tip of the Week](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-business-it-more-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-business-it-more-secure) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What’s Going on With the Microprocessor Shortages?](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-the-microprocessor-shortages) Monday, 04 April 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![What’s Going on With the Microprocessor Shortages?](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2022/04-04-22/b2ap3_large_chip_shortage_480398630_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-the-microprocessor-shortages "What’s Going on With the Microprocessor Shortages?") There is a microprocessor shortage influencing all kinds of businesses around the globe, and it’s only going to get worse following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine produces somewhere between 45 and 54 percent of the world’s semiconductor-grade neon, something which is absolutely crucial to the creation of microchips. The invasion has put a halt to neon-refinement companies Ingas and Cryoin, and as you can imagine, this puts a massive strain on an already struggling supply chain. Tags: [Technology](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Computers](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computers) [Microprocessor](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/tags/microprocessor) [0 Comments](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-the-microprocessor-shortages#comments) [ Continue reading](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/what-s-going-on-with-the-microprocessor-shortages) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Three Ways to Help Your IT Budget Go Further](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/three-ways-to-help-your-it-budget-go-further) Friday, 01 April 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Three Ways to Help Your IT Budget Go Further](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2022/04-01-22/b2ap3_large_budget_164646504_400.jpg) ](https://mydocuments.datalyst.net/blog/three-ways-to-help-your-it-budget-go-further "Three Ways to Help Your IT Budget Go Further") Running a business can be stressful, and if you can’t find time to juggle the countless variables that are at play every day of the week, you’ll quickly find yourself falling behind what needs to be done. Technology is one such area where falling behind is easy, especially when it comes to purchasing and implementing new tools. Unfortunately, your IT budget is not limitless, so how can you make the most of it? Let’s take a look. 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