

The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV, initially broadcast as a local weekly series. Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981-1982 season. It aired continuously from 1981 to 2002 with Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served as co-host for six years providing insights and commentary on products as well as discussions on the future of the ever-expanding personal computer sphere.

The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV, initially broadcast as a local weekly series. Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981-1982 season. It aired continuously from 1981 to 2002 with Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served as co-host for six years providing insights and commentary on products as well as discussions on the future of the ever-expanding personal computer sphere.
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E1 · Mainframes to Minis to Micros
Covers the history and ancestry of today's (1984) PC. Demos: HP 150 PC, Computer Museum, TX-1 Computer http://archive.org/details/MainFram1984
E2 · Integrated Software
The new breed of integrated software suites and the visual interface. Demos: Apple LisaVisiOn, DESQ http://archive.org/details/Integrat1984
E3 · Computer Music
The computer as a creative tool used to make, display and store music. Guests: John Chowning, Stanford; Will Harvey, Electronic Arts; Ellen Lapham, Syntauri; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Music Co…
E4 · Computer Simulations
The use of computers to simulate various real-world environments for military, entertainment and architectural applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Frank Lewandowski, Singer-Link; Ste…
E5 · Operating Systems
A review of competing operating systems and their affect on software development. Guests: Gary Kildall, SRI; Tony Fanning, Hewlett Packard; Jean Yates, Yates Ventures; Bruce Tognizinni, Apple; Herb Le…
E6 · Word Processing
A review of the new generation of word processors. Demos: Word, Vision, Writer's Work Bench Text Editor, Word Plus, Punctuation & StyleWordStar http://archive.org/details/WordProc1984
E7 · Computer Security
Security issues related to the world's increasing dependence on information in computer networks. Demos: Digi-Link, Add & Answer Verification http://archive.org/details/Computer1984_2
E8 · Robotics
Robotic hardware and software and robotics based applications. Demos: Hero I Robot, Teach Mover Robot http://archive.org/details/Robotics1984
E9 · Speech Synthesis
A look at speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies. Demos: Minolta Talking Camera, Texas Instruments Speak & Spell, Epsom Speech Plus Computer, IBM Votan V-5000 http://archive.org/details/…
E10 · Local Area Networks
Connecting computers, peripherals, broadband and baseband. Demos: Centralized Intelligence, Distributed Intelligence, Local Area Network http://archive.org/details/Networki1984
History and development of the microprocessor. Demos: AMD 2901 (4 bit), AMD 29116 (16 bit) http://archive.org/details/Microchi1984
A look at the popular new software programs for business. Demos: Lotus 123, SuperCalc 3PC Talk, CrossTalk, IBM Professional Office System http://archive.org/details/Business1984
Floppy drives, hard drives, and bubble memory. Demos: 5 ¼ inch floppy drive, 3 ½ inch floppy drive, RCA CED videodisk, 3680 1.2 GB spindle disk http://archive.org/details/StorageD1984
Printer technology from daisy wheel to dot matrix to laser. Demos: Diablo Daisy Wheel Printer, Diablo Thermal Printer, Diablo Series C Ink Jet Printer, Xerox Color Laser Printer http://archive.org/det…
Mainframe and network databases for computer users. Demos: The Source, CompuServe, Dialog Information Services http://archive.org/details/Database1984
A review of computer art, graphics capabilities of computers and professional computer graphics systems. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Don McKinney, Silicon Graphics; Michael Arent, Freelan…
Expert systems software and artificial intelligence applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Mike Thoma, Mgmt Decisn Sys; Steve Weyl, Syntelligence; Jim Chapman, Human Edge SW Products/Demos: Strategi…
A look at health problems related to computer use such as video display radiation and repetitive stress injuries. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Wanda Smith, Hewlett Packard; Karen Kessel, K…
A review of current popular programming languages. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Paul Grady, Microfocus; Dave Eisenberg, Apple; Elizabeth Rather, Forth Products/Demos: COBOLFORTHFORTH Graphics, PASCAL, A…
Computers are creating an entirely new platform for playing games, between humans or between humans and computers. Guests: Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts; Bill Budge, Game Designer; Chris Crawford, Ata…
A look at the people who are driving the personal computer industry. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Steve Wozniak, Apple; Adam Osborne, Osborne Computer; Lore Harp, Vector Graphic; Gene Amdah…
Japan's fifth generation computer project and a look at the next phase of PC platforms. Shot in Japan. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, MCC; Ed Feigenbaum, Author; Dr. …
An early look at supercomputers in the United States and Japan. Featured guests include George Michael, head of computer research of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, John Repp of Control Data C…
An early look at artificial Intelligence. Guests includes Edward Feigenbaum of Stanford University, Nils Nilsson of the AI Center at SRI International, Tom Kehler of Intellegenetics, Herb Lechner of S…
An early look at how computers are being used in formal education. Guests include Professor Patrick Suppes of Stanford University and Glenn Kleiman, author of "Brave New Schools". Includes demonstrati…
E1 · Laser Disk Storage
Laser disks and optical storage devices are changing the way we can use computers. Demos: Pioneer Laser Disc Player, Astron Belt, Halcyon Home Entertainment Sys, Vidlink http://archive.org/details/Las…
E2 · Portable Computers
The state of the art in portable computers in the mid 1980's. Products featured include the Morrow Pivot Portable, the Hewlett Packard HP110, the Texas Instrument Pro-Lite, and the Data General DG-1. …
E3 · Computer Games
A look at the newest computer games for PC users. Demos: Sargon III Chess Game, Millionaire Strategy Game, Pitfall, Zork ( Infocom), Ghostbusters http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_6
E4 · IBM Compatibles
A comparative look at the new breed of IBM look-alikes. Demos: Radio Shack Tandy 1000, IBM PC, Ericsson PC, Compaq PC http://archive.org/details/IBMClone1985
E5 · Software Piracy
Meet teenage software pirates, computer lawyers and the battle over software ownership. Guests: Mark Pump, Alpha Logic; Smith McKeithen, Activision; Frankie Mouse, Hacker; Neil Smith, Software Publish…
E6 · Computers and the Disabled
A review of how computers are helping the blind and other disabled persons lead a better life. Guests: Peggy Barker, Children's Hospital; Susan Simpson, Prentke-Romich; Sue Melrose, Veterans Administr…
E7 · UNIX
AT&T's computer operating system is threatening to take over IBM's MS-DOS dominance. Guests: John Mashey, Bell Labs; Mark Sobell, Author; Bill Joy, Sun Microsystems; Doug Hartman, Hewlett Packard; Mik…
E8 · Computers and Sports
From the dugout to the training room to the dining room, coaches and players and turning to computers to improve performance. Guests: Steve Boros, Oakland A's Manager; Billy Hicks, Qantel; Rich Anders…
E9 · Personal Finance Software
A review of tax return software, financial management software and investment programs. Guests: John Reese, Monogram; Kevin Randolph, Bank of America; Jay Levine, Price Waterhouse; James Howard, Howar…
E10 · The Macintosh Computer
An in-depth look at the early Apple Macintosh computer, available software and hardware add-ons. Guests: Joanna Hoffman, Apple; Bob Foster, Telos Software; Lee Lorenzen, Digital Research; Ben Wiseman,…
E11 · IBM
An in-depth look at IBM, the IBM standard and the impact of its dominant role in the PC marketplace. Guests: Norm DeWitt, Dataquest; Tom Rolander, Intel; Stewart Alsop, InfoWorld; John Doerr, Kleiner …
E12 · Computers and Communications
Computer and communication technologies are merging creating the new field of informatics. Guests: Bob Metcalfe, 3Com; Bill Gillis, Charles Schwab; Glenn Albinger, Computer Colorworks; Barry Margerum,…
E13 · Low End Computers
A consumer's guide to the most popular low-cost home computers. Guests: Jack Tramiel, Atari; Leonard Tramiel, Atari; Frank Leonardi, Commodore; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Demos: Commodore Laptop, …
E14 · Japanese PCs
A review of where major Japanese technology companies are in the PC hardware and software markets.Shot in Japan. Guests: Michael Miller, Popular Computing; Christopher Mead, High Tech Review; Gary Kil…
E15 · Japanese Computer Technology
A visit to the High Tech Expo in Tsukuba, Japan for a look at the latest Japanese robotics technology. Features Sony, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Fanuc, NEC, and others. Plus a robot from Waseda University that…
E16 · Computer Graphics
A look at the new graphics tools available to computer users, both for amateurs and professionals. Guests: Marein Cremer, Apple; Mark Bola, Imagic; Stephen Rosendahl, Pacific Data Images; Ed Bernstein…
E31 · REPEAT
E32 · REPEAT
E34 · REPEAT
E1 · Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 1
A review of the reasons behind the current slump in the computer business. Demos: Adam Computer, Osborne Computer http://archive.org/details/Slowdown1985
E2 · Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 2
Part two of this special series looking at the causes of the downturn in the computer industry.
E3 · Women in Computing
Meet the top women in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men.
E4 · Printers & Business Graphics
A survey of the new hardware and software visualization tools for business. Demos: IBM QuietWriter, Okimate 20 Color Thermal Transfer, Hewlett Packard LaserJet Plus, Apple LaserWriter
From newsrooms to sports arenas, computers have invaded the media. Demos: Aurora 75 Graphics System, Pacific Data Images
From high-tech trysts to selling black-market software, computers users are talking. Guests: Ezra Shapiro, Byte Magazine; Rory O'Connor, InforWorld; Matthew McClure, The Well; Donald Ingrim, Alameda C…
E9 · Computer Networks
A look at the new technology for computers communicating with other computers. Demos: EtherMacToken Ring, TOPS Network.
E10 · Computers and Politics
A look at how computers are changing the political process including campaign management, voter profiling, fundraising, and grass roots organizing. Demos: Washington Alert Service, Q Systems Solon
E11 · Computers and Medicine
Doctors are turning to computers for medical research, diagnosis and clinic management. Demos: Drexler LaserCard, MicroMedex, Computerized Clinical Information System, Poisindex, Drugdex, Emergindex, …
A look at the newest mass storage devices including the compact disc ROM. Demos: Activenture Knowledge Retrieval System, Information Storage WO Drive, Encyclopedia on a Disk, ISI Worm Disk, Digital Eq…
E13 · Business Applications
A review of the current offerings in word processors, spreadsheets, and database managers. Demos: Wordstar 2000, WordPerfect 4.1, Lotus 123, Javelin, ParadoxPC File/R
E14 · Amiga and Atari
How much computer can you get at the bottom end of the market - comparison between the Commodore Amiga and the Atari 520ST. Demos: Atari 800, Commodore 64, Amiga IBM PC Emulator, Commodore Amiga, Atar…
E15 · Christmas Buyers Guide
A consumer's review of the hottest hardware and software goodies for the techie on your holiday shopping list.
E16 · Hard Disk Storage
As applications and files get larger, users need a hard disk drive, a Bernoulli box or a tape streamer. Demos: Iomega Bernoulli Box, Hard Card, Hyperdrive
E17 · Artificial Intelligence
Expert systems, decision support software, and natural language communication. Guests: Harry Tennant, Texas Instruments; Hubert Dreyfus, UC Berkeley; Gary Hendrix, Symantec; S. Jerrold Kaplan, Lotus D…
E18 · Computers in Law Enforcement
A review of computer applications for police, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Demos: Probe One, Criterion Mapping System, SHRLOC Computer Aided Dispatch
E19 · Investment Software
A look at how investors are using computers to analyze and invest in the stock market. Demos: Wizards of Wall Street, The Equalizer, Lotus Signal, TelescanAnalyzer
E20 · Psychological Software
The use of computers to analyze personality and diagnose problems of human relations. Demos: Intracourse, Mind Over Minors, Biofeedback, Psychotherapy on a Disk, Therapeutic Learning Program
E21 · Astronomy Software
Computer programs for the amateur astronomer plus tools for tracking Halley's Comet. Demos: Tellstar, StarSoft HalleyComet Halley
E23 · Careers in Computing
A look at the job opportunities and requirements in the fast growing computer field.
E24 · Parallel Processing
Are there limits on the speed of computers and their CPUs? A review of new processor architectures to increase computing speed.
E25 · Computers and the Pentagon: Part 1
The world's biggest computer user is the U.S. government and the military in particular. This program reviews the military uses of computer technology. Shot on location at various research centers aro…
E26 · Computers and the Pentagon: Part 2
A look at the uses of computer hardware and software in the Defense Department. Shot on location at various military installations around the country. Featured are demonstrations of SDI, the Strategic…
E1 · Educational Software: Part 1
A review of new software titles for use in schools and at home education. Products/Demos: Operation Frog, Apple Classroom Tomorrow, Reader Rabbit, Magic Slate, Animal Kingdom, Voyage of the Mimi. http…
E2 · Educational Software: Part 2
A look at on-line educational services and self-teaching software programs. Products/Demos: InfoMinder, National Gallery of Art, Talking Software Pre-Readers The Balancing Act, Plato. http://www.archi…
E3 · MIDI Music
Computers and music, MIDI machines and interfaces, and music composition software. Casio SK-1 Synthesizer, Atari ST, Activision's Music Studio, ADAP Sampler, DSP-1000, Apple II GS, Ensoniq Sound Chip,…
E4 · RISC Processors
Reduced Instruction Set Computers are a new approach to speeding up computer processing. Guests: Joel Birnbaum, Hewlett Packard; David Patterson, UC Berkeley; Frank King, IBM; Hugh Martin, Ridge Compu…
E5 · Utilities
PC utiltities, file manipulators, disk managers, DOS aids, and other PC tools. Guests: Ed Tolson, SoftLogic Solutions; Dale Sinor, Executive Systems; Karen Lund, Tele-Ware; Robert Hoffman, Ashton-Tate…
A look at the used computer market at who is selling them, who is buying them and what the risks and benefits are. Guests: J. Mark Crouch, Interstate Computer Bank; Stan Politi, Computer Currents; Bra…
E7 · Desktop Publishing: Part 1
First of a two-part series on desktop publishing focusing on new software applications for the Macintosh. Products/Demos: Comic Works, Ready, Set, Go, Fontographer, Fluent Fonts, Right Now, Desktop Ar…
E8 · Desktop Publishing: Part 2
Second part of this series on desktop publishing looking at software applications for DOS based computers. Guests: Richard Amen, Dest Corporation; John Meyer, Ventura Software; Roger Archibald, Hewlet…
E9 · Software Macros
A user's guide to macros - automated sequences of commands for spreadsheets, word processors, and database programs. Guests: Lynne Hughes, McDonell Douglas; Alan Simpson, Author; Michael Lunsford, Mac…
E10 · RAM Resident Software
A look at new software programs that reside in RAM and are always ready but may conflict with each other. Guests: David Whitney, Access Learning Tech; Dale Leatherman, Prodex; Robert Luhn, PC World; R…
E11 · Comdex Special 1986
A review of the newest hardware and software as exhibited at the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas. Guests: Hal Glatzer, Software News; Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Resear…
E12 · Project Management Software
A user's guide to project management programs, strategies, and approaches. Guests: Jim Dunnigan, Microsoft; David Bryan, Breakthrough Software; Nancy Ann Twomey, Computer Assoc; Glenn Katz, Stanford; …
E13 · Christmas Buyers Guide
A review of available hardware and software gifts for techies. Products/Demos: Calendar Creator, HP Financial Consultant, Business Simulator, Muppet Learning Keys Toy Shop, Pen Mouse, Looking Your Bes…
E14 · Electronic Mail
A look at new email systems, comparative advantages and pitfalls and new email accessories and tools. Guests: Stuart Davidson, MCI; Jeff Anderholm, Lotus; Lloyd Kreuzer, Kreuzer Software; Carl Berney,…
E15 · Intel 386 Microprocessor
A review of the new Intel 386 chip and the new super-fast computers and applications that take advantage of its speed. Guests: Dana Krelle, Intel; Michael Swavely, Compaq; Robert Dilworth, Zenith; Nei…
E16 · On-Line Services: Part 1
First of a two-part series on on-line services such as CompuServe, the Source and DowJones, featuring Steve Case, at the time VP of Marketing at QuantumLink, and eventual head of AOL. Guests: Clay Coc…
E17 · On-Line Services: Part 2
Second part of a series on information retrieval looking at specialized services such as Bix, Dialog, QuantumLink and NewsNet. Guests: Dick Kollin, Telebase Systems; Doug Webster, BYTE; Roger Summit, …
E18 · Intelligent Buildings
A survey of the technology embedded in modern office buildings and private homes. Shot in Hong Kong. Guests: Dr. Po S. Chung, Chinese University HK; Martin Spurrier, HongKong Land Group; R. A. Guy, HS…
E20 · Speech Recognition & Synthesis
An look at the latest advances in speech technology involving both voice recognition and speech synthesis. Guests: Michael O'Malley, Berkeley Speech Tech; Charles Cochran, Electronic Speech Sys; Steve…
E21 · Tax Preparation Software
A review of the latest software titles to help you manage and file your income taxes including a look at on-line filing. Guests: Henry Hilton, Double Eagle Software; Susan Morgan, Softview; James Pete…
E22 · Portable Computers
A review of the latest laptop computers, new display screen technology and common applications.. Guests: Bob Wade, Tany/Radio Shack; James Barlett, NEC; Andrew Czernek, Zenith Data Systems; Thomas She…
E23 · Computers and Kids
A look at young people and how they are using computers for pleasure and for education. Guests: Aaron Arakawa, Nueva Learning Center; Ben Wu, Miller Jr High; Laura Risk, Aptos Middle School; Robin Lee…
E24 · Computers and the Arts
Computers are moving form math and engineering to the world of the arts. A look at how artists are using computer technology. Guests: Eddie Dombrower, DOM Dance Press; Larry Friedlander, Stanford; Cha…
E25 · Computers and Illiteracy
A review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools; Jane Nissen Laidley, People's Computer Co; D…
E1 · Hypercard
An introduction to Apple's Hypercard. Demonstrations include Hypercard 1.0, Complete Car Cost Guide, Focal Point, Laserstacks, and National Galllery of Art. https://archive.org/details/CC501_hypercard
E2 · Laser Printers
Remember daisy wheel printers? Dot matrix printers? Ribbon printers? They largely disappeared when the early laser printers were introduced. The first laser printers sold for more than $100,000. So it…
Highlights from the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Originally broadcast in 1987. https://archive.org/details/comdex_2
E4 · Local Area Networks: Part 1 - IBM Compatibles
It didn't take long after the introduction of personal computers for users to want to network their PCs and share files and peripherals. This program looks at some early networking technologies incudi…
E5 · Local Area Networks: Part 2 - Apple
A look at early attempts to network personal computers. This show focuses on Apple products including Appletalk, AppleShare FileServer, and MacLink. Also includes a look at Apple networks in use at Ar…
The annual holiday buyer's guide for computer products featuring geeky recommendations for cool new gadgets from George Morrow, Wendy Woods, Paul Schindler, Gary Kildall, and Stewart Cheifet. Products…
Most users thought of the PC as the business computer and the Macintosh as the creative computer. But you could also run your business on a Mac. This program looks at several business applications des…
A look at early computer games. Featured are Earl Weaver Baseball, Ferrari Formula One, Tower of Myraglen, and Shanghai. Includes a visit to Electronic Arts customer support department and an intervie…
A look at some of the leading computer games in the late 1980's. Demonstrations include Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer, Accolade's Mean 18 golf game, Apache Strike, Beyond Dark Castle, The Oth…
E10 · Decision Support Software
In the heyday of artificial intelligence and expert systems, it was thought that computers could make human like decisions. This program looks at several early examples. Products demonstrated include …
E11 · PC Imaging
A look at the use of personal computers to digitize and process images. Demonstrations include the Datacopy 830 Scanner, MacImage 2.0, TrueForm from Spectrum Digital, Image Studio from Fractal Softwar…
On location coverage of the annual winter MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Big stories at this MacWorld were desktop publishing, new color computers, HyperCard, and PC emulators. Guests include George …
E13 · The New Amigas
Before there was a Macintosh, the Amiga was the computer for the creative community. This program looks at the Amiga 2000, the Amiga 500, Photon Video Cell Animator, Music X, Video Toaster, and Interc…
E14 · CD-ROMs
The advent of CD-ROM storage changed the way people used personal computers and opened up a whole new range of software applications. This program looks at several examples including Microsoft Bookshe…
E15 · Tax Preparation Software
A review of the latest tax preparation software packages including: MacinTax and TaxView from SoftView, Lasser's Your Income Tax, Tax Preparer from HowardSoft, TurboTax from ChipSoft, Tax Partner from…
E16 · Shareware
When the personal computer software industry was born in the mid 1980's, it was assumed that computer programs would be sold like books or records. But software was different and some innovative progr…
E17 · The Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 was the first computer for many families. This program looks at what you can do with the famous C-64. Demonstrations include The Wine Steward, Skate or Die, Strike Fleet, the Koala Pa…
As operating systems grew more robust, one of the key new features was the ability to multitask, run several applications at the same time. This program looks at some new approaches including Concurre…
A look at how computers are now being used as graphics tools by business. Demonstrations include MacDraw II from Claris, Microsoft's Excel, Cricket Presents from Cricket Software, Adobe Illustrator, a…
A review of business graphics products in the IBM compatible world. Products demonstrated include Energraphics, KaleidoView, Draw Applause, Freelance Plus, Harvard Graphics, GEM Graph, Presentation Te…
E21 · Input Devices
How do you communicate with your computer? This program looks at various input devices for telling your computer what you want it to do. Demonstrations include various mice from Microsoft, Logitech, M…
E23 · Laptop Peripherals
So you've bought your laptop, but that's only the beginning. What else do you need to become the complete road warrior? This program looks at several add-on options including Lap Link and Battery Watc…
E24 · Add-On Boards & Cards
In the early days of PCs, you had to know how to open up the box and add the functionality you really wanted when you bought the computer. This program looks at some of the upgrade options including A…
E25 · Investment Software
Personal computers level the playing field for individual investors, giving them access to research data that in the past was only available to large money managers. This program looks at several inve…
E26 · Personal CAD Software
Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs are used by engineers and architects, but new simplified CAD programs have come out for personal computers that let individual consumers use the power of CAD softw…
E1 · MacWorld Boston 1988
On location coverage of the annual MacWorld expo in Boston. Guests include Jean Louis Gassee and Bob Metcalfe. Companies profiled include Aba Software, Cricket Software, Deneba Software, Microillusion…
The first ever annual Computer Bowl featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco to see which side knows more about computer trivia. Contestants inclu…
The conclustion of the first ever Computer Bowl, featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco, to see which side knows more about computer trivia. Con…
E4 · Bus Wars
The battle over a standard for moving information in and out of a computer and inside a computer including a look at EISA, Nubus, AT, PC, ISA, and MCA. http://archive.org/details/buswars
E5 · The Apple II
Today they're called "mac heads", but way back in the 1980's, Apple users were in love with the Apple II. Despite the introduction of the Mac in 1984, the Apple II continued to have its devoted fans. …
E6 · Spreadsheet Wars
Excel now dominates the spreadsheet world, but once upon a time there was actual competition among spreadsheet products. This program looks at Quattro 1.0, Allways 1.0, Lotus 1-2-3 3.0, Ashton-Tate's …
E7 · Consumer Buyers Guide 1988
A consumer's guide to cool holiday gifts for computer enthusiasts and gadget lovers. http://archive.org/details/buyersguide_2
E8 · Comdex Special 1988
Complete coverage of the country's largest computer trade show, from Las Vegas. http://archive.org/details/comdex_3
E9 · Hard Disk Management
As hard disks grow larger, the problem of managing the information on your hard disk is getting more complicated. A look at a variety of solutions. http://archive.org/details/Uharddiskman
E10 · Computer Viruses
Viruses are spreading to personal computers and causing havoc to individuals and businesses. A look at how to prevent viruses from destroying your system. http://archive.org/details/viruses_2
E11 · Personal Information Management Software (PIMS)
A new breed of software offers sophisticated management and organization tools for personal information. Guests: Denise Crisci, Micro; Logic; M. H. Mc; Kinney, ask; SAMJohn Friend, Symantec; Andrew Ha…
E12 · MacWorld San Francisco 1989
A review of the annual west coast Macintosh trade show from San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center. Guests: Charlie Jackson, Silicon Beach; Roy Endres, Multi-Ad Creator; John Warnock, Adobe Systems…
E13 · Amiga 2500
A look at the new Amiga models including the Amiga 2500 and new software and peripherals for the Amiga computers. Guests: Tom Stearns, Commodore; Lou Wallace, Amiga World; Dan Silva, Author; Jim Schne…
E14 · Fax Boards
A look at how to turn your PC into a fax machine by adding a fax board. Guests: Joel Borden, The Complete PCJoyce Lemons, Quadram; Steve Siacotos, Xerox; Nick Baran, Byte; Rich Bader, Intel; Gary Kild…
E15 · Writing Style Software
More than a word processor, writing style software helps you actually write improving grammar, spelling, and style. A look at some of the newest products. Guests: Robert Moriarity, Power Up; Don Emery…
E16 · Foreign Language Software
A look at computer hardware and software that help you translate and learn foreign languages. Guests: Axel Beyreuther, Intl Computer; Marty Goodman, Delphi; Bob Sullivan, Anonae Software; Dr. Martin R…
India is the hot place now for companies to look at for new software development. The trend actually started more than fifteen years ago. This is an early look at the growth of high-tech in India, sho…
A look at the many new versions of Unix and its challenge to DOS and OS/2. Guests: Rick Davis, Frame Technology; Karen Lusardi, Sun Microsystem; Janet Dobbs, Hewlett Packard; Bill Jacobs, Apple; Karen…
The Atari ST is a big hit in Europe but it's not very popular yet in the U.S. A look at some of the cool features that attract Atari fans. http://archive.org/details/atarist
India is the hot place now for companies to look at for new software development. The trend actually started more than fifteen years ago. This is an early look at the growth of high-tech in India, sho…
A review of the latest portable computer technology focusing on new batteries, color, faster processors, larger hard drives and backlit displays. Guests: Keith Comer, Toshiba; Kevin Mankin, Zenith; Ji…
A look at how NASA uses computers to run the space program, launch manned spacecraft, and manage the overall operations of America's space program. Products/Demos: Space Physics Analysi Network; Total…
They weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program looks at the state of the art in portables in…
In the late 1980's PC users were ecstatic over the introduction of 32 bit processors and CPUs running at the blazing speed of 33 megahertz. This program looks at some performance innovations including…
The introduction of the Macintosh in the mid 1980's opened up a whole new world of desktop graphics capability. This program looks at several early graphics applications for the Mac including More II,…
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then graphics should be an important tool for business. Thanks to more sophisticated computers and display technology, the use of corporate graphics work boomed…
The annual holiday buyer's guide for techie products. Gift giving selections for geeks from Gary Kildall, Paul Schindler, Jan Lewis, John Dickinson, Andrew Eisner, and Stewart Cheifet. Hardware and so…
In a world full of Macintosh computers and DOS based computers, there was a market for utilities that would translate between the two formats. This program looks at several examples, including DaynaFi…
As computers moved beyond doing just calculations and word processing, lots of small software companies found new kinds of applications for the growing universe of personal computers. One application …
With standalone PC's showing up in every office and in many homes, the big challenge became connecting computers in a local area network. This program looks at several low cost solutions to building a…
As we entered the 1990's, the big technology news was the move from magnetic storage to optical storage. It was the year of multimedia and the CD-ROM. This program looks at several applications includ…
When laser printers first came out in the 1980's they were prohibitively expensive for most individual users. In the early 1990's, prices came down and even small businesses were able to upgrade from …
A look at the state of the art in programming languages and tools circa 1990. Demonstrations include Smalltalk V/PM, Actor 2.0, Zortech C++, Objective C, EngLan, TurboPascal, Turbo C, and Prograph. Or…
One of the precursors of hypertext and hyperlinks was Hypercard, originally introduced by Apple in 1987. This program looks at the status of Hypercard applications including Hypercomposer, Take One, C…
Today we take for granted the fact that we can watch video on our computers, but in the early 1990s, that was a big innovation. This program looks at early examples of desktop video on the Amiga, the …
A review of flight simulator software. Included are demonstrations of Falcon AT 1.11, F-15 Strike Eagle II, Jet Fighter 1.5, A-10 Tank Killer 1.2, subLOGIC's Flight Simulator ATP 1.0, and Microsoft's …
Clarkson University, in upstate New York, was the first college in the country to provide every student with a personal computer, a Zenith AT PC. Drexel University, in Philadelphia, was the first univ…
A look at the high-tech industry in France, shot on location in Paris. The focus of this program is the MiniTel system, the French precursor to the Internet. Applications demonstrated include banking,…
The second part of our review of French technology, shot on location in France. Included are ISDN, fiber optics, smart cards, the 185 mph TGV high-speed train, and a look inside the workings of the su…
The second annual Computer Bowl with East coast versus West coast to determine the Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles House, Lawrence Tesler. Ea…
The conclusion of the second annual Computer Bowl with East meeting West for the title of Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles House, Lawrence Tes…
As the decade of the nineties began, it became clear the United States was dominating the world software market. This program is an on-location report on an international software conference, presente…
The first major upgrade to Windows was the 3.0 version, launched in 1990. This program reviews Windows 3.0 , some competitive products, and it looks at some Windows add-ons designed to make it work be…
Apple's Hypercard 2.0 brought new sophistication to the concept of hypertext, and laid the groundwork for the powerful Internet concept of hyperlinks. This program looks at new hypertext based applica…
After disasters like IBM's PC Jr and the failure of PC companies like Texas Instruments and Atari, the future of home personal computers didn't look so good. But in 1990 a new generation of home PCs b…
In the eighties we moved from desktops to laptops; in the nineties we started to move from laptops to palmtops. This program looks at several handheld computing devices including Selectronics Word Fin…
While we now take a computer mouse for granted, fifteen years ago there was still a debate about what would be the ultimate pointing device. This program reviews several options including the PowerMou…
For fans of the Commodore Amiga, the introduction of the new Amiga 3000 was big news, even though the price tag was nearly $4,000. This program looked at the new Amiga computer and new third party app…
A guide to cool new high tech gifts for the holiday season. Featured are product recommendations from Jan Lewis, Paul Schindler, Chris Barr, Andrew Eisner, and Stewart Cheifet. Among the products demo…
There used to be a limit to the amount of memory you could have in a DOS based computer - 640k. But as new applications demanded more RAM, utilities came out to try and solve that problem. This progra…
Computers became a great platform for game players, but dedicated videogame consoles were even better. This program compares the various videogame platforms. Demonstrations include "Defender of the Cr…
Viruses are spreading to personal computers and causing havoc to individuals and businesses. A look at how to prevent viruses from destroying your system. Guests: John Dickinson, PC Labs; Andrew Seybo…
A look at voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies. Demonstrations include Dragon Dictate, the VPC 1000 Speech Recognition add-on board, Voice Navigator from Articulate Systems, Voice Expre…
As computer users discovered that many of the tasks they did on computers required repetitive commands, there became a growing interest in software that could record and automate a series of keystroke…
In the early 1990's the computer industry settled on a CD-ROM standard and that fanned the growth of CD-ROMs as a storage medium. This program looks at several early CD-ROM applications including The …
Most popular software titles get there as the result of an expensive sales and marketing campaign. Other programs are so popular they climb to the top of the charts just through word-of-mouth, or BBS …
Highlights from the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas featuring new personal technology products. Guest's include Nolan Bushnell and T/Maker CEO Heidi Roizen. Products covered inclu…
A look at how doctors and health professionals are using computer technology to change the practice of medicine. Demonstrations include Grateful Med; MDX Health Digest; Interactive Medical Record; DxR…
With the growth of desktop publishing, scanners became an important new PC peripheral, with sales in the early 1990s growing at 250% per year. This program looks at several scanner options including L…
With computer hardware showing up in just about every school, this program looks at software applications designed for the school environment. Included are demonstrations of KidPix, NuberMaze, Reading…
The advent of desktop publishing software got people thinking about fonts and the endless choice of ways to present text on a computer. This program looks at the art of font selection. Demonstrations …
As local area networks grew, so did concerns for network security. This program looks at some early solutions. Demonstrations include FileGuard 2.5 for the Mac, MaccessCard, PhoneNET Liaison 3.0, Site…
The third annual Computer Bowl with East coast geeks up against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Philippe Kahn, Heidi Roizen, Ed Juge, Dave House, David L…
The conclusion of the third annual Computer Bowl contest, held as a fund-raiser for the Computer Museum of Boston. The game pits a team from the east coast against a squad from the west coast to see w…
Neural networks are artificial intelligence systems modeled after the human brain. This program looks at several examples and applications. Included are Braincel 1.1 from Promised Land Technologies, B…
A look at the new 7.0 operating system for the Macintosh. Demonstrations include the finder, file sharing, publish & subscribe, virtual memory, and aliasing. Applications featured include Claris Works…
With the advent of Windows 1.0, software vendors came out with new programs to take advantage of the new GUI operating system. This program demonstrates several of those new applications including Nor…
As files got larger and disk storage capacity stagnated, software developers came up with utilities to compress and shrink the size of files. This program looks at several examples including PKZip, St…
With color and graphics moving into the world of personal computers, display technology became an important subject. This program looks at several display solutions including Orchid Technology's Fahre…
A review of computer programs that help you learn or understand a foreign language. Featured products include Language Assistant Series: Italian, Transparent Language: German/French/Latin, Speak to th…
Portability was becoming a big issue in the early 90's. This program looked at several new portable computing solutions including Grid Systems RS Wireless, the Momenta Pentop Computer, NEC's Ultralite…
A look at the hottest computer games in the early 1990's. Included are Wordtris, Crisis in the Kremlin, Earl Weaver Baseball II, Railroad Tycoon, Playmaker Football 2.0, King's Quest V, The Games: Win…
Groupware was the buzzword of the early 1990s as users wanted to find ways to connect their personal computers, their applications and their data, and find platforms for sharing and collaborative work…
The software trend in the early 1990s was to bundle different applications together in integrated office "suites". This program looks at several early integrated packages including LotusWorks, WindowW…
Why buy a computer when you can build your own? This program looks at various approaches to assembling your own PC. Featured are the Chips and Technologies F8680 chip which is a complete PC on a chip …
The worlds of television and computers are quickly converging. This program looks at new video applications on personal computers. Included are the Video Toaster from NewTek, Impact Vision 24, and Sca…
A look at early versions of tax preparation software. Included are demonstrations of J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax, Timeworks' EasyTax 1991, ChipSoft's TurboTax for Windows and MacInTax, and Andrew T…
A look at the new role of personal computers in making music. Products demonstrated include Super Jam from Blue Ribbon Soundworks, Encore for Windows from Passport Designs, EZ Vision and Studio Vision…
Computers can be a challenge for people with disabilities. This program looks at several options for making hardware and software that is user friendly for the disabled. Demonstrations include Berkele…
In 1992, the big issue was - is it worth the money to upgrade my 386 PC to the new 486 chip? This program looks at the performance of the new Intel 486 and helps users decide. Demonstrations include r…
The introduction of CD-ROMS enabled a whole new era of more robust software applications. This program looks at several examples including Educorp's Dictionary of the Living World, Wayzata's Space Tim…
The first computer game ever was SpaceWars, written in 1962. Ever since then there has been a close relationship between space science and computer science. NASA could not exist without today's powerf…
Database software is sometimes overwhelming to average users. This looks at some databases which are powerful yet easy to use. Included are Panorama from ProVUE, FileMaker Pro from Claris, Borland's P…
Virtual reality started out as a science fiction concept in the early 1950s. Now, VR has become a kind of holy grail - lots of promises and claims, few results delivered. This program looks at the sta…
A look at how young people are using computers in school and at home. Featured applications include Operation Neptune from The Learning Company, HyperCard applications created by students, and several…
The fourth annual Computer Bowl contest in which techies from the east coast and the west coast challenge each other to see who knows more about computer trivia. Participants include John Warnock, Joh…
The conclusion of the fourth annual Computer Bowl contest in which techies from the east coast and the west coast challenge each other to see who knows more about computer trivia. Participants include…
Remember IRQ settings, INITs, TSRs and "out of memory" messages? The early days of personal computers were confusing for most users and so a whole new category of software grew up around solving those…
Highlights of the annual spring Comdex show in Chicago. Featured guests include Bill Gates and Stewart Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_1001
Stand alone personal computers were great, for a while, but soon it became important to connect individual PCs to share files, applications, and peripherals. This program looked at some early connecti…
Early versions of Windows left a lot to be desired. So third party software vendors came out with a variety of Windows add-ons. This program looks at several examples including Squeegee, Rooms for Win…
When Windows first came out, it needed help, from software add-ons and hardware add-ons. This program looks at some of the hardware products that helped make the early version of Windows work better. …
A visit to the first ever European Technology Roundtable Exhibition, the ETRE conference, held in Vienna. The conference featured top technology industry executives from around the world including Sco…
Before Microsoft Word became the default word processing standard for most users, WordPerfect was considered the best one out there. As with many applications, most users didn't know about some of the…
A holiday season shopping guide for geeks, featuring techno gadget picks by Paul Schindler of Windows magazine, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, Steve Fox of PC World magazine, Jim Martin of Mac Wo…
Highlights from the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas where the buzzword this year was "multimedia". Featured guests include Bill Gates and Tim Bajarin. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive…
A review of the state of the art in notebook computers. Featured products include the AST Premium Exec 386SX/25, the NCR Safari, IBM's ThinkPad 700C, Compaq's Contura 3/25C, and the GRiD Convertible. …
It started out with Visicalc and Lotus 1-2-3, but the world of spreadsheet software changed as new and more powerful applications were introduced. This program looks at several examples including Impr…
A review of hardware and software products for artists. Products reviewed include Opal Vision for the Amiga 4000, Alladin 4D for the Amiga 4000, CorelDraw for Windows, Fractal Design's Painter 1.2 for…
An introduction to personal computers for newbies. Topics include the basic components of a PC, how to find tech support, managing memory, a guide to online forums, and a review of expansion slots. Gu…
The buzz word in the early 1990s was multimedia. It was the era of the CD-ROM. This program looks at early attempts at electronic publishing for the computer. Demonstrations include "A Hard Day's Nigh…
With everyone now using computers, there is increasing concerns about the negative health effects of keyboards, mice, and monitors. Products reviewed include the Ergotron Workstation, ErgoDyne's WorkS…
Multimedia was the big deal in the early 90's as software publishers rushed to use the new storage medium for bigger and more interactive programs. This show looks at several new software titles on CD…
Highlights of the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Las Vegas. Featured are new products from Sony, Matsushita, 3DO, and MCA. Guests include Tim Bajarin, President of Creative Strateg…
The OS/2 operating system started out as a joint venture between Microsoft and IBM. That venture fell apart as Microsoft went its own way with Windows. This program looks at IBM's OS/2 and compares it…
Digital cameras were just hitting the market in 1993 and this program looked at the early stages of the electronic photography revolution. Products demonstrated include the Kodak Photo CD Player, the …
Word processors are great, but this program looks at software tools that help you create, not just write. Featured demonstrations include WritePro, Plots Unlimited, Collaborator II, Movie Master 4.0, …
Almost ten years after the original Mac was introduced, Apple came out with several new models including color Macs. This program looks at several new Mac products including the Color Mac Classic, the…
A review of new products in the personal information management category. Demonstrations include White Crow Office Manager, In Control 2.0, PackRat 5.0, Lotus Organizer 1.0, Casio Personal Organizer, …
Highlights of the annual Codie Awards presentation from the Software Publishers Association. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1031
For amateur programmers, the advent of visual programming languages made life, and programming, a lot easier. This television program looks at several early versions of VPLs. Demonstrations include To…
A review of self improvement software titles including Mindviewer, Betty Crocker's Eat & Lose Weight, HealthDesk, Speed Reader, Insight, Joe Weider Personal Fitness Trainer, and Career Design. https:/…
The fifth annual Computer Bowl, with teams from the east coast and west coast battling to see who knows more about computer trivia. Players include Patricia Seybold, Mitchell Kertzman, Jean-Louis Gass…
The finale of the fifth annual computer trivia contest between teams representing the east coast and the west coast. The series is tied at two victories for each side. Contestants include Patricia Sey…
A visit to the Middle East to see the booming high-tech industry in Israel. Featured are Intel and Microsoft R&D centers plus many local Israeli companies doing work ranging from network communication…
A review of computer programs for baseball fans. Includes Intelliplay Baseball, APBA Presents Baseball for Windows, Baseball's Greatest Hits, Al Michaels Announces Hardball III, and Tony LaRussa Baseb…
A look at the state of the art in personal digital assistants. Products demonstrated include the Apple Newton Message Pad, Casio's Zoomer, AT&T's EO 440 Personal Communicator, Sharp's PI-7000 Expert P…
A look at the first generation of Pentium based personal computers. Included are demonstrations of new Pentium PCs from Gateway, Compaq, and ALR (Advanced Logic Research). Also a visit to Intel Labs t…
The big news in 1993 was Microsoft's new version 6.2 of MS-DOS. Demonstrations include MS-DOS 6.0, MS-DOS 6.2, Stacker 3.1, Norton Utilities 7.0, and IBM's PenDOS. Featured are visits to Microsoft DOS…
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Barcelona, Spain. Guests include Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Michael Rogers, Philippe Kahn, Mark Eppley, Alan Ashton, Peter Sprague,…
It was being called the Information Superhighway then. This program looks at the earliest stages of the Internet including Aladdin Systems SITComm, a Macintosh communications program for Internet acce…
Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new operating system. Included are demonstrations of NT's application integration and SQL …
Our annual look at the coolest new techie gadgets for the holiday season, as selected by Gina Smith, Tim Bajarin, Paul Schindler and Stewart Cheifet. Products reviewed include Creative Wrtier, SIM Cit…
Consumer advice on how to buy a new computer. Features tips from Andrew Reinhardt of BYTE, Wendy Taylor of PC Computing, Rik Myslewski of MacUser, and Galen Gruman of MacWorld, Owen Linderholm of PC W…
Highlights from the 15th annual fall COMDEX trade show in Las Vegas. More than 75 products are reviewed in the categories of peripherals, portables, PDAs, PCMCIA cards, wireless, operating systems, bu…
The digital revolution changed the practice of journalism. This program looks at how journalists are using computers and the Internet. Segments include CNN Newsroom Global View, the San Jose Mercury's…
The availability of reasonably priced color printers changed the way people and businesses used computers. This program covers new color printers from Hewlett Packard, Tektronix, QMS, Canon, ColossalJ…
For some people, tax preparation software was reason enough to buy their first personal computer. This program reviews several early tax preparation and personal accounting programs including Intuit's…
New color monitors created a market for whimsical add-ons like screen savers and wallpaper. Covered in this program are Crystal Walls, Marvel Comics Screen Posters, the Snoopy Screen Saver Fun Pac, th…
Highlights from the annual west coast MacWorld conference, shot on location in San Francisco. This was the tenth anniversary of MacWorld where the Power PC and Newton applications were introduced. Als…
The availability of low cost business applications for small businesses helped level the playing field for new budding entrepreneurs. This program looks at Business Plan Toolkit, CA Simply Accounting …
One of the biggest drivers for selling new home computers was a parent's desire to get a computer for their kids. This program looks at several software programs aimed at children including Club KidSo…
As EISA, ISA, and IBM's MCA battled to become the industry standard for expansion cards, add-on vendors filled the market with new upgrade boards and new slot standards. This program looks at ISA bus …
Highlights from the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Products covered include Accolade's Hockey, Activision's Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Atari's Jaguar, Advanced Gravis Virtual Realit…
In 1992 the EPA launched the Energy Star Computer Program to encourage the production of environmentally friendly computers. This program looked at several approaches including PC Ener-G-saver, Green …
As business migrated from the standalone PC to the networked PC, a hot new application area became groupware, enabling collaboration within a company. This program reviews Network Scheduler 3 from Pow…
The advent of faster processors and digital storage drove the new field called Multimedia. Examples demonstrated in this program include The San Diego Zoo from Software Toolworks, Macromedia Action!, …
The advent of optical storage and CD-ROMs changed the rules for software applications and opened up a whole new generation of programs. Reviewed on this program are Encarta, the Association of Sharewa…
Markets are going global but schools are cutting back on foreign language instruction. The answer - foreign language software. This program reviews several new programs that teach or translate a forei…
The sixth annual Computer Bowl contest pitting East coast techies against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Bill Gates, Bill Joy, Jeffery Kalb, David Liddl…
The conclusion of the sixth annual Computer Bowl trivia game between high tech types from the east coast and the west coast. This was the All Star edition with MVPs selected from the first five Comput…
On location coverage of the annual PC Expo trade show in New York. Featured guests include Stewart Alsop, Larry Magid, Tim Bajarin, and Phillipe Kahn. http://www.archive.org/details/PCExpo
On location coverage of the annual Boston MacWorld conference. Includes the launch of the Mac System 7.5 OS. Demonstrations include WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, Loga Vista, Newton, Radius, Wacom, Visione…
Motorola's new PowerPC microprocessor launched a whole new generation of computers including the PowerMac. This program looks at the increased speed and functionality of computers using the new Motoro…
The personal computer started out doing numbers, then text, and then graphics. This program looks at several applications for computer artists. Included are KPT Bryce, SmartSketch, Fractal Design's Da…
Adding peripherals used to be a nightmare with a PC, having to manually figure out all kinds of settings and switches. Windows 95 promised to end all that with Plug and Play, though many users called …
The upgrade from Windows 3.0 to Windows 95 was the big leap for Microsoft and began its domination of the desktop. This program looks at the new OS, originally code named "Chicago" and Windows 4.0, an…
The advent of the internet meant people could now start communicating and collaborating over the web. This program looks at several early examples of virtul meeting technology. Demonstrations include …
An annual review of cool new technology products for the holiday buying season, as selected by Stewart Cheifet, Paul Schindler of CMP, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, and Ken Ratcliffe of PC Conne…
On location coverage of the annual fall Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Includes highlights of the Bill Gates keynote speech. Features analysis from Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. http://archive.…
Almost ten years after this show was produced, we are still not talking to our computers. This program looks at several early attempts at a voice interface. Products demonstrated include VoiceUser for…
Computers and the digital revolution forever changed the world of music. This program looks at several new approaches to creating and sharing music. Demonstrations include Vid Grid, Sound Toy, William…
As the popularity of digital cameras grew, photofinishing software followed. This program looks at several early examples of computer based photo processing. Demonstrations include Photoshop 2.5, Niko…
A look at the hot new computer games of 1995. Games covered include Voyeur, Astronomica, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, Master of Magic, Nascar Racing, Front Page Sports: Football Pro '95, Da…
Computers enable couch potatoes to get the feeling of competitive sports and help real athletes improve their skills. This program looks at several sports applications including Picture Perfect Golf, …
On location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Featured analyst is Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. Includes highlights of the keynote speech by Microsoft's B…
In the mid 1990's, it wasn't yet an all Windows world. A battle was on between Microsoft's Windows and IBM's OS/2. This program compared the two operating systems and various add-ons for Windows and O…
Computers have become a key tool in planning an investment strategy and building a retirement nest egg. This program looked at several investment programs including Value Screen Investment Survey, Pro…
Personal computers have become a major component of modern educational systems. This program looks at some of the strides being made in computer based learning. Product demonstrations include Measurem…
If you were a DOS user back in the early 1990's, you had to deal with "insufficient memory" issues. Over and over again. This program looks at solutions for expanding computer memory. Demonstrations i…
Highlights from the tenth annual Codie Awards for outstanding software, presented by the Software Publishers Association. Shot on location in San Diego. Hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Pollack. Bes…
The digital video revolution started to take hold in the mid nineties. This program looks at early examples of desktop video products. Demonstrations include QuickTime VR, Sigma Designs MPEG video, Vi…
ndustry prognosticators predicted that 1995 would be "the year of the portable". And it was, as mobile computing became mainstream. This program looks at several mobile computing solutions, including …
In the mid 1990's many people were on line, but the internet and the world wide web were still a new phenomenon. This program looks at the new open world of the web. Demonstrations include Eudora, Ana…
Technology leaders from the East and West coasts go at it in the seventh annual Computer Bowl, a quiz show designed to see which team knows more about computer trivia. Guest questioner is Nicholas Neg…
A profile on computer pioneer Gary Kildall and the important contributions he made to the PC industry including the true story on how IBM ended up using MS-DOS rather than CP/M. Kildall developed CP/M…
It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on - an operating system. It was Windows 95.
Various Macintosh clones and the new PowerPC PowerBook are reviewed after a demonstration of "Copland", Apple's unfinished operating system that was supposed to become "System 8".
Convergence was the buzz word of 1995 as analysts predicted the computer and the television set would merge into one box. One aspect of this convergence was the so-called Smart TV.
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.
Your computer can't keep up with the latest applications. Should you buy a new one or can you get the same performance by upgrading your existing machine?
A visit to "Day of Judgement", Microsoft's conference for Windows game developers, along with previews of the best new computer games of the year.
Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.
The annual holiday season review of cool high tech gadgets and computer products. Featured guests include CMP's Paul Schindler and Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies.
A look at different ways to manage the glut of information showing up on computers and other storage devices. Demonstrations include DayTimer Organizer 2.0, Em@iler, Personal Journal, and DataTimes Su…
A look at how children use computers at home and at school.
Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.
On-location coverage of the 1996 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds.
In the early days of the Internet, sites were slow and it was hard to find what you were looking for. This program offered some advice on how to have a better online experience.
Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.
In the United States it's called the Silicon Valley, but in Scotland it's called Silicon Glen - the area between Glasgow and Edinburgh that is famous for high tech R&D.
Most of us use computers to do routine tasks like calculations, word processing, or graphics. But computers can do more - they can help you think.
The average car has more computer chips in it than anything in your house. This program looks at software and online applications having to do with automobiles.
Coverage of the 1996 annual Codie Awards presented by the Software Publishers Association. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in software design and are considered the "Oscars" of the softwa…
Ten years after the PC revolution, experts were saying the PC model is obsolete. This program looks at several fresh approaches to the personal computer.
On-location coverage of the 1996 annual MacWorld Expo in Boston.
As the Internet continued to take hold, new hangouts called cyber cafes started opening up where you could surf the web and just pay by the minute.
If you can send data over the internet, why not voice, and if voice, why not phone calls, and if phone calls, why not video phone calls?
An early pre-Google look at search engine technology. Featured are DataQuest, Alta Vista, Zip 2, Autonomy, Pointcast, and The Angle.
A review of the growing use of the internet and computers in political campaigns in 1996.
A look at early online shopping sites in 1996 including Amazon, onsale.com, CyberCash, NetRadio, Verisign and Cybergold.
On-location coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference in Berlin.
Our 1996 annual review of the coolest new high-tech gadgets for the holiday season.
Digital photography got its start in the mid 1990's. This program looks at early examples of digital photography hardware and software.
A review of the best new computer games of the year 1996.
After hearing about convergence for years, the television and the computer finally have started to merge, with video images moving on to the PC and web pages showing up on the TV.
A look at the best new products introduced at the 1996 annual COMDEX computer trade show in Las Vegas.
A review of new sports software that lets couch potatoes feel like athletes.
One of the most popular early uses of the Internet was finding a date. This program looks at some of the first sites that offered to find that special someone.
On-location coverage of the 1997 annual winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The computer revolution was great, but it presented real challenges to disabled people who found new barriers to accessing information. This program looks at several solutions to those challenges.
A review of hardware and software that can turn your personal computer into a music studio.
Coverage of the 1997 annual Codie Awards presented by the Software Publishers Association.
With more and more computers becoming terminals on the internet, concerns were growing for internet security.
As the Internet evolved, the big buzzword became "push", as in push information down to you and not wait for you pull it up. This program looks at several approaches to push technology.
The rise of the web created an opportunity for a programming language that was independent of the user platform. Java was the first major language to take advantage of that.
With the growing sophistication of the Internet, colleges and universities started to build an online curriculum to enable students to take credit classes on the web.
The advent of the computer and the internet provided a totally new platform for story telling. This program looks at a new paradigm for novelists using interactive technology.
A look at the growing business of electronic commerce based on computers and the internet.
When Microsoft started giving away Internet Explorer, it became a serious challenger for Netscape. This program looked at the battle to become the dominant internet browser platform.
A review of new products introduced at the 1997 annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas.
In the early days of the web, you often had to add a variety of applications to make your web browser fully functional. These were sometimes called web plug-ins.
How do you maintain your privacy and still play in the online world? This program offers some suggestions.
The internet enabled just about anyone to open up an online business. But how do you do it? This program looks at several tools and options.
As the web continued to grow, games started moving off the PC and onto the internet.
CAD software eventually migrated down to home users with tools that let you design the inside and outside of your house.
Files were getting bigger and bigger and computer users were struggling to find more efficient ways to store their data.
Creating your own web site requires a lot of work to be appealing and accessible.
A review of some of the early hardware and software products for desktop video.
Online travel sites grew from just booking planes and hotels to planning exotic adventure trips.
On-location coverage of the 1998 annual CODIE awards presented by the Software Publishers Association.
New software and online resources can turn your computer into a health information center.
East meets West in this classic quiz show about computer trivia.
The conclusion of this annual quiz show classic on computer trivia in which East meets West.
On-location coverage of the 1998 Digital Living Room conference presented by Upside magazine in Laguna Niguel, California.
The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95.
A look at Apple's turnaround with the return of Steve Jobs and the launches of the sleek new iMac, PowerMac G3, and Mac OS 8.1.
Most software users only take advantage of a small percentage of the features in software packages. This program looks at some of the hidden powers of popular applications.
After the Internet was around for a few years, people figured out that it was also a phone system and you could use your web connection to do voice and video communications.
Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
[Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.
An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.
A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.
A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.
A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.
For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff.
A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.
Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.
On-location coverage of Upside's Internet Showcase conference in San Diego, one of the first trade shows focusing only on internet related products and services.
As I-T people across the country geared up for potential Y2K problems at the end of the year, we reviewed several consumer approaches to being prepared for possible Y2K problems.
Coverage of the 1999 annual Codie Awards presentations from the Software and Information Industry Association, recognizing the outstanding new software programs of the year.
A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.
Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.
A user's guide to new email tools. Demonstrations include Eudora Pro 4.1, Attachment Opener 2.0, Conversions Plus 4.6, Master Clips Email Animator, and Intel Create and Share.
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles.
Focus on DVD technology. Topics include the Sony Vaio PC with DVD ROM drive, Sony DVD ROM drive kit, Panasonic external DVD RAM drive, HP Pavillion PC with a Panasonic DVD RAM drive and a Sigma Design…
Is your PC safe from crime? Whether it's a computer virus via email, hackers breaking into your web site, or you using your credit card to buy something online, you are not safe from crime just becaus…
Can you produce the next generation of The Blair Witch Project at home on your computer? We'll show you some of the tricks of personal computers these days that you can use to turn your ideas into rea…
Robots are used to deactivate bombs, to do work in outer space, to work on assembly lines, and just for fun. We'll learn how to build a robot at home and discuss the future of robotics.
Our annual round-up of the latest and greatest software, hardware, websites, and gadgets, reviewed by a panel of journalists and analysts. Just in time for holiday buying ideas for your favorite techi…
The 1999 European Technology Roundtable Exposition, (ETRE), a gathering of the most prominent computer CEO's and analysts, was hosted by Dasar and held recently in Monaco.
This week, Computer Chronicles concludes its coverage of the 1999 European Technology Roundtable Exhibition, (ETRE), from Monte Carlo with an in-depth interview of Bill Gates of Microsoft.
We have scouted the floor of the world's biggest computer trade show, COMDEX, in Las Vegas. We've invited the best of the best to come into our studio to give you an in-depth demonstration of the late…
The Internet has created a place where it is easy to find information and art to share. But what about copyright issues? Is everything free for the asking online?
A look at home network options including devices that let you share your peripherals just by using your existing electrical outlets.
This week, on the Computer Chronicles, we take you to Monte Carlo for the conclusion of a special three-part series on the 10th anniversary of the ETRE conference, the European Technology Roundtable a…
Most home PC users use their telephone line to connect to the Internet. But there are other options like cable, DSL, and satellite connections as well as the latest high-speed telephone modems.
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument, compose a song, download MP3 files, or just find out fun facts about your favorite musician, there's software, hardware, and many Internet sites for yo…
The keyboard is a rather primitive way to communicate with a computer. This program looks at several alternatives.
Highlights from Upside's Internet Showcase conference, from Palm Springs, California. A review of new web sites and internet related products.
Highlights of the 2000 Internet Showcase conference produced by Upside magazine. Shot on location in Palm Springs, California.
There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal.
Everybody seems to be trading stocks and bonds online these days. We'll show you how you make a trade, how to integrate your investments into your personal finance software and some websites that can …
A review of the use of PCs and the Internet in political campaigns, including a comparison of candidate sites, a look inside a Senatorial campaign, and the prospects of on-line voting. Produced during…
What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from the world of atoms to the world of bits?
Highlights of the 2000 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Prague. This is the premiere annual gathering of tech industry executives.
The second part of a three part series on the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition held in Prague. ETRE is the premiere annual gathering of high tech executives from around the world.
The annual guide to the coolest new computer products on the market. Products reviewed include new digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, appliance PCs, cell phone accessories, and Sony's Aibo robot dog.
We will show you the basics of how to find MP3's on the net, portable mp3 players, and how to burn your own music CDs.
Part three of the coverage of the 2000 annual European Technololgy Roundtable Exhbition held in Prague.
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles.
This week we're going to help you preserve your privacy in the wired world. We cover the topic of cookies and we look at ways to browse the Web anonymously. We even look at proper conduct in a chatroo…
[Part 1] A surprising look at high tech companies and research in the Aloha state. Shot on location on Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island.
Part two of this four-part series on high technology work in Hawaii.
The final episode in this four-part series on new hi-tech development in Hawaii.
We tell you the tools and the software needed so you can claim your spot on the Internet. From importing pictures to your site to advertising to help pay for your site and tell you all about it.
On-location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas in 2001.
Wireless technology is rapidly evolving and playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on wireless technology direct…
We're going to explore some of the tools online to help you find that perfect job. Meet of the people involved and some of these tools that help you (and the people looking for you) make that perfect …
Just the thought of a possible computer virus is enough to chill any computer user. Meet the people at the front lines in the war against the malicious computer virus.
More and more people are turning to the Internet to help further their education. We'll be bringing you highlights from some of these great online educational websites and meet some of the people invo…
A look at the state of PC gaming circa 2001.
As computers and televisions merged in the year 2000, new applications were developed that combined TV quality video with the personal control and interactivity of the computer.
This week we continue with part two in our series on how religious groups, other non-profits or community groups can use the computer and the Internet to better run their organizations.
In our final installment of our three part series on technology and the church, we continue to tell you about how churches, other non-profits or community groups can use computers and the Internet to …
The big topic of discussion was the future of the economy and lots of optimism comes from the tech industry experts about opportunities for growth now that the economy has hit bottom.
In part two of our coverage of the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome, we start off with the telecom meltdown and why you still can't get low-cost broadband connections to the Inter…
"I told you so." In 2001, Silicon Valley experts doubted that Carly Fiorina's plan for HP to acquire Compaq would work. See their comments in this special program covering the European Technology Roun…
In our final show on the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome we wrap up what leaders in the technology field envision for the future.
A look at how computer technology is changing medical research and medical practice.
The new features of Windows XP are demonstrated and compared against Mac OS X. Also introduced are Apple's new iPod and iBook, as well as Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 and Xbox.
In this second half of a special series, Computer Chronicles continues to reveal the high-tech innovations that were behind the gold winning technology performance at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt La…
The guests present methods to protect against spyware and spam, your email's notorious enemy.