Algorithms are a series of steps that, when combined, form the basis of a computer program. A flowchart is a visual representation of the algorithm.

Unless you're lucky enough to have access to a professional IT staff, you probably end up solving most of your own computer troubles. Heck, half the time I have to fix all of Rick's problems, too ...

Of course, we will face real problems and serious issues that we should be concerned about and that will worry us. But for 90% of the other non-issues we worry about, consult the flowchart above.

Though a symbol flowchart is similar to a business's organizational chart, the two graphical forms serve different functions. A flowchart describes the steps software takes to process information ...