The Glitch - A Friend in Computing

The Glitch was conceived during 2004, and started out simply as a site to assist people with computer problems. Today the site has grown considerably and has become a one-stop shop for many aspects of modern computing and communication


GLITCH GUIDES



Welcome to the 'The Glitch Guides', where you can download helpful documents and files. Some are quite basic, others a little more advanced, but all have a message to get across.

 

I always highlight the NEW guides, so that you can quickly see the additions.

 

  Guide Date Rev
UPD Guide 01 - On-line Protection 14/10/11 4
UPD Guide 02 - Passwords 17/10/11 3
UPD Guide 03 - The Hosts File 24/11/11 2
UPD Guide 04 - IE Security 25/11/11 2
UPD Guide 05 - Backing Up Your Computer 31/12/11 1
UPD Guide 06 - Securing Your Wireless Network 17/11/11 2
UPD Guide 07 - Computer Housekeeping 07/01/12 1
UPD Guide 08 - Essential Backup Items 08/01/12 1
UPD Guide 09 - Fitting an Additional Hard Drive 14/01/12 2
UPD Guide 10 - Windows Vista Nuts and Bolts 10/01/12 1
UPD Guide 11 - High Definition - The Basics 18/01/12 2
UPD Guide 12 - Broadband Connections 20/01/12 1
UPD Guide 13 - Previous Generation Intel CPUs 24/01/12 1
UPD Guide 14 - A History of Modern Computing 18/11/11 4
NA Guide 15 - ATI Graphics Cards Compared - -
UPD Guide 16 - DDR Memory Explained 18/11/11 2
UPD Guide 17 - Microsoft Shortcut Keys 14/01/12 3
UPD Guide 18 - Computer Connections 21/01/12 1
UPD Guide 19 - Flat Panel (TFT) Monitors 19/11/11 1
UPD Guide 20 - Infection Detection 21/11/11 1
UPD Guide 21 - Intel Core i Processors Dissected 26/01/12 1
UPD Guide 22 - Internet Service Provider Settings 20/01/12 1
   NEW = New Guide    UPD = Recently Updated   NA = Not Available

To download a 'Glitch Guide' please right-click the link and use the
"Save Target As" option

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