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24 Episodes 1995 - 1996
Episode 1
Mon, Jan 23, 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. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 29, 199526 mins
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".
Episode 3
Mon, Jan 23, 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. This program demonstrates some examples including the Malachi board which lets you download software into your PC using a standard broadcast signal (not a cable modem), Microware's DAVID (Digital Audio Video Interactive Decoder), HP's Kayak set top box, Philips' DET100 set top box, the Stellar set top box, DIVICOM's set top box, and Oracle's video authoring tools.
Episode 4
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995. Products demonstrated include The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies, Multimedia Workout, DynaPulse 200M, The Family Doctor, Stanford University's Pain Clinic, and I-3 Design's Stretchercise.
Episode 6
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology. Product demonstrations include Rand McNally's TripMaker 1996, WillMaker from Nolo Press, and Family Tree Maker from Banner Blue. Also includes a visit to a senior center to see how senior citizens are learning to use computers and various software applications of particular interest to them.
Episode 7
Mon, Jan 23, 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? This program looks at the options and the issues. Guests include Linda Concalves of Apple, Andrew Gitt of Corporate Upgrades, Paul Schindler of Windows Magazine, Kim Frederico of Creative Labs, and Spiros Mitsanis of Backyard Computer Services.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 10, 199529 mins
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.
Episode 10
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.
Episode 11
Mon, Jan 23, 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.
Episode 12
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
Episode 15
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
Episode 16
Tue, Jan 23, 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.
Episode 17
Tue, Jan 23, 1996
A look at how children use computers at home and at school. Products demonstrated include The Amazing Writing Machine from Broderbund, How Would You Survive, from Grolier Electronic Publishing, and 3D Atlas from Creative Wonders.
Episode 18
Tue, Jan 23, 1996
Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain. Featured guests include Microsoft's Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Netscape's Jim Clark, and David Kirkpatrick of Fortune magazine.
Episode 19
Tue, Jan 23, 1996
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner. Demonstrations include Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Small Business Pack, MYOB Accounting, HP's OfficeJet LX, Syquest's EZ135 external hard drive, the Connectix QuickCam web camera for videoconferencing, and the BitSurfer ISDN modem from Motorola. Guests include San Francisco Examiner technology writer Tom Abate.
Episode 20
Tue, Jan 23, 1996
On-location coverage of the 1996 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This was the first consumer electronics show that was dominated by computer makers. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds. This program also includes highlights from the 1996 MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Guest analyst is Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies.
Episode 21
Thu, Jul 18, 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.
Episode 22
Tue, Jan 23, 1996
Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management. This program looks at several leading software packages including Quicken, TurboTax, TaxCut, Window on Wall Street, and e.schwab. Also includes a visit to the IRS and a look at Citibank's new online banking service.
Episode 24
Tue, Jan 23, 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. This program looks at several Scottish innovations including a supercomputer that maps road traffic, new low energy green lasers, intelligent phones, noise canceling headsets, distributed learning, and home energy management. Shot on location in Scotland.
Episode 25
Tue, Jan 23, 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. This program looks at several software thinking tools including Go Figure, WinMap, Project Kickstart, Which and Why, Decide Right, and IntelliMatch.
Episode 26
Tue, Jan 23, 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. Includes a look at auto racing games. Guests include Joe Beninato of Popular Mechanics Car Guide, Helga Lilley, CFO of Automotive Information Center, Alberto Penello of Electronic Arts, and Anthony Constantino of Spectrum Holobyte. Demonstrations include The Need for Speed, Grand Prix Manager, Popular Mechanics Car Guide, and AutoSite.
Episode 28
Tue, Jan 23, 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. Netscape Navigator was the stand-out of the show.
Episode 31
Tue, Jan 23, 199629 mins
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. Included are the TransPhone net terminal, Apple's multimedia Pippin Power Mac, the brand new Palm Pilot from U.S. Robotics, the BeBox using the Be operating system, and Oracle's new NC or Network Computer. Guests include Bruce Tognazinni, author of "Tog on Software Design".
Episode 39
Tue, Jan 23, 1996