Computer blunders of the technologically inept

Visa: it's just everywhere. Trying to buy something online, I suppose. No wonder it didn't work. Note the card hasn't even been activated yet.

From 1994 to 2002, Rod Shelley worked as a PC technician at a major computer-retail store in the US. After seeing all kinds of wacky, operator-induced computer issues, Shelley decided to start documenting them. He wanted to inject a little humour into the often frustrating world of technology and hopefully educate a few of the technologically clueless along the way.

In 2000, Shelley published his collection of humorous photos online under the title 'Stupid Computer Tricks'. In 2002, his gallery turned into an overnight success. Unfortunately, due to bandwidth concerns and a series of hosting problems, Shelley was forced to take the gallery down.

However, Shelley has allowed ZDNet.co.uk to republish his photos. The captions are Shelley's. You can learn more about Shelley and read his musings on photography, technology and computer repair on his website, Rod's Lair.

Photo reprinted with permission from Rod Shelley.