Here comes another Halloween, and you know what that means. In addition to the usual routine of treat-or-treating kids, grownup Halloween parties, horror movie marathons and (hopefully) a welcome chill in the Texas air, it’s time to address the frightening issues that could plague your IT system. Your Austin business IT support friends at Gravity Systems urge you to watch out for the following technological “things that go bump in the night.”

Tricks disguised as treats - Your employees may find that exciting “news story” link or “special gift” download as irresistible as Halloween candy – but there could be razor blades in those apples, such as ransomware or other stealthy malware that can cripple an entire network. Educate your team on smart online hygiene, and let us make sure your firewalls, antivirus programs, and other security measures are ready to rebuff the bad guys.

The dark and stormy night - One minute your business is up and running, and the next, a random lightning strike or other electrical crisis has fried all your computers and allowed precious data to vanish into the darkness. Don’t just stock up candles and cross your fingers – invest in line conditioners and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) devices that can prevent serious hardware dama

ge and give your team a chance to backup their work while there’s still time.

The network of the undead - Does your computer network or Internet connectivity come and go like a ghoul who arises only intermittently before dying again? You may have an Ethernet, router, or provider problem that needs solving. Our team can troubleshoot these issues, make repairs on the spot, and set you up with redundant connectivity options as needed.

Gravity Systems can help you avoid Halloween tech nightmares, not just on October 31st but all year long. Talk to our experts today!