Computer Chronicles
Season 16
24 episodes
Episode 1
Windows 98
The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95.
Episode 2
Mac Update
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.
Episode 3
Software Secrets
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.
Episode 4
Internet Video Telephony
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.
Episode 5
ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 1
Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
Episode 6
ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 2
[Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
Episode 7
Web Radio
The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.
Episode 8
Consumer's Buying Guide
No overview available.
Episode 9
PDAs and Handhelds
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.
Episode 10
Bill Gates Profile
An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.
Episode 11
Comdex Special 1998
A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
E-Commerce
A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.
Episode 13
3D Graphics
A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.
Episode 14
Digital Photography
No overview available.
Episode 15
Computing for Parents
For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff.
Episode 16
Tax Preparation Software
No overview available.
Episode 17
Fixing Your PC
A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.
Episode 18
Speech Technology
Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.
Episode 19
Internet Showcase
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.
Episode 20
Y2K
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.
Episode 21
SPA Codie Awards 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.
Episode 22
Programming Languages
A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.
Episode 23
Creativity Software
Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.
Episode 24
E-Mail Update
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.
