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Computer Chronicles

Season 13 · 26 episodes · Sep 26, 1995

  1. Episode 1

    Windows 95

    Sep 26, 1995

    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.

  2. Episode 2

    Mac Clones and New OS

    Oct 3, 1995

    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".

  3. Episode 3

    Smart TV

    Oct 10, 1995

    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.

  4. Episode 4

    Computers and Healthcare

    Oct 17, 1995

    A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.

  5. Episode 5

    Silicon Glen

    Oct 24, 1995

  6. Episode 6

    Computing Seniors

    Oct 31, 1995

    A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.

  7. Episode 7

    Buy or Upgrade?

    Nov 7, 1995

    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?

  8. Episode 8

    Computer Games

    Nov 14, 1995

    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.

  9. Episode 9

    ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 1

    Nov 28, 1995

    Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.

  10. Episode 10

    Consumer's Buying Guide

    Dec 5, 1995

    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.

  11. Episode 11

    Comdex Special 1995

    Dec 12, 1995

  12. Episode 12

    PC Troubleshooting

    Jan 2, 1996

  13. Episode 13

    Information Overload

    Jan 9, 1996

    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 Summarizer.

  14. Episode 14

    Computers and Kids

    Jan 16, 1996

    A look at how children use computers at home and at school.

  15. Episode 15

    ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 2

    Jan 23, 1996

    Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.

  16. Episode 16

    SOHO Software

    Jan 30, 1996

    SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.

  17. Episode 17

    Consumer Electronics Show 1996

    Feb 6, 1996

    On-location coverage of the 1996 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds.

  18. Episode 18

    Online Tips

    Mar 13, 1996

    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.

  19. Episode 19

    Financial Software

    Feb 20, 1996

    Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.

  20. Episode 20

    Silicon Glen: Part 2

    Mar 5, 1996

    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.

  21. Episode 21

    Software Thinking Tools

    Mar 12, 1996

    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.

  22. Episode 22

    Cars and Computers

    Mar 19, 1996

    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.

  23. Episode 23

    SPA Codie Awards 1996

    Apr 2, 1996

    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 software industry.

  24. Episode 24

    The New PCs

    Apr 23, 1996

    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.

  25. Episode 25

    Computer Bowl VIII

    Jun 4, 1996

  26. Episode 26

    E3 Special

    Jun 18, 1996