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 15/01/08 3
- Guide 02 - Passwords 03/08/06 2
- Guide 03 - The Hosts File 03/08/05 1
- Guide 04 - IE Security 03/08/05 0
- Guide 05 - Backing Up Your Computer 11/08/05 0
- Guide 06 - Securing Your Wireless Network 01/11/05 1
- Guide 07 - Computer House Keeping 28/11/05 0
- Guide 08 - Essential Backup Items 25/01/06 0.1
UPD Guide 09 - Fitting an Additional Hard Drive 15/01/08 1
- Guide 10 - Windows Vista Nuts and Bolts 17/07/06 0.1
UPD Guide 11 - High Definition - The Basics 25/10/06 1
- Guide 12 - Broadband Connections 17/07/06 0.1
- Guide 13 - Intel Processors Compared 11/08/06 0
UPD Guide 14 - A History of Modern Computing 23/02/07 1
UPD Guide 15 - ATI Graphics Cards Compared 07/02/08 1
- Guide 16 - DDR Memory Explained 13/09/07 0
- Guide 17 - Microsoft Shortcut Keys 09/10/07 0
- Guide 18 - Computer Connections 08/11/07 0
NEW Guide 19 - Flat Panel (TFT) Monitors 29/06/08 0
- Guide 20 - Infection Detection In Progress -
   NEW = New Guide   UPD = Recently Updated

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