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


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



I have answered a lot of questions over the years and so I thought it would be useful to share them with you. To this end I have started a 'Frequently Asked Questions' area, covering everything from Internet connectivity issues to problems burning DVDs.

 

I have categorised the questions into sections for your convenience, and for ease of searching.  Many of my FAQs answer general queries, but a number pertain specifically to Windows XP and 2000. More recently I have started special sections for both Windows 7 and Vista questions.

 

 

  Catagories  
● Apple Mac Apple Mac questions
● AV General AV questions
● Communications Email, Blog & Instant Messaging issues
● Digital Cameras Digital Camera help
● Gadgets PVRs, iPods and other device issues
● General Hardware General hardware & upgrade questions
  ● Blu-ray Blu-ray & Blu-ray Disk (BD) issues
  ● DDR Memory Computer Memory Questions
  ● Hard Drives Hard Drive Questions
  ● Routers Router / Hub Questions
  ● SSD Solid State Drive (SSD) Questions
  ● USB USB Device Questions
  ● Graphics Cards Graphics cards and related questions
  ● Media Cards SD, CF, XD and other storage cards
● General Software General windows & software issues
  ● Internet Explorer IE & Internet Connectivity Issues
  ● Office Specific 'Microsoft Office' questions
  ● Windows Explorer Windows Explorer related issues
  ● VMWare For vSphere & vCenter questions
  ● Windows 7 Answers to your Windows 7 questions
  ● Windows 8 Answers to your Windows 8 questions
  ● Windows Installs Issues when installing Windows
  ● Windows Update Updates, Patches & Service pack help
  ● Windows Vista Vista specific questions
● Glitch Glossary A list of IT Jargon with simple definitions
● Glitch Website For 'The Glitch' website issues
● Laptops Your Laptop Questions Answered
● Mobile Phones For 'iPhone' and other mobile questions
● Networking For Networking questions
● Printers For Printer & Printing help
● Security Viruses, Spyware and Firewalls
● Writing Media CD/DVD burning issues
   NEW = New Category

Approximately 350 Questions Answered




Be Safe Online

Use a firewall

Keep anti-virus software updated

Get latest Windows updates

Use anti-spyware software




Simple Solutions
To Problems

Double check all connections
Restart your PC

Get latest Windows updates

Update Software/Drivers
Use System Restore



 


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