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Computer Chronicles

Season 16 · 24 episodes · Oct 6, 1998

  1. Episode 1

    Windows 98

    Oct 6, 1998

    The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95.

  2. Episode 2

    Mac Update

    Oct 13, 1998

    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.

  3. Episode 3

    Software Secrets

    Oct 20, 1998

    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.

  4. Episode 4

    Internet Video Telephony

    Oct 27, 1998

    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.

  5. Episode 5

    ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 1

    Nov 3, 1998

    Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.

  6. Episode 6

    ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 2

    Nov 10, 1998

    [Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.

  7. Episode 7

    Web Radio

    Nov 17, 1998

    The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.

  8. Episode 8

    Consumer's Buying Guide

    Nov 24, 1998

  9. Episode 9

    PDAs and Handhelds

    Dec 1, 1998

    The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.

  10. Episode 10

    Bill Gates Profile

    Dec 8, 1998

    An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.

  11. Episode 11

    Comdex Special 1998

    Dec 15, 1998

    A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.

  12. Episode 12

    E-Commerce

    Dec 22, 1998

    A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.

  13. Episode 13

    3D Graphics

    Jan 12, 1999

    A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.

  14. Episode 14

    Digital Photography

    Jan 19, 1999

  15. Episode 15

    Computing for Parents

    Jan 26, 1999

    For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff.

  16. Episode 16

    Tax Preparation Software

    Feb 2, 1999

  17. Episode 17

    Fixing Your PC

    Feb 9, 1999

    A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.

  18. Episode 18

    Speech Technology

    Feb 16, 1999

    Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.

  19. Episode 19

    Internet Showcase

    Feb 23, 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.

  20. Episode 20

    Y2K

    Mar 16, 1999

    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.

  21. Episode 21

    SPA Codie Awards 1999

    Mar 23, 1999

    Coverage of the 1999 annual Codie Awards presentations from the Software and Information Industry Association, recognizing the outstanding new software programs of the year.

  22. Episode 22

    Programming Languages

    Apr 13, 1999

    A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.

  23. Episode 23

    Creativity Software

    Apr 20, 1999

    Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.

  24. Episode 24

    E-Mail Update

    Apr 27, 1999

    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.