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Overview
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.
Top cast
19 seasons
Season 1
1984 · 26 episodes
Season 1
1984 · 26 episodes
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1. Mainframes to Minis to Micros
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2. Integrated Software
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3. Computer Music
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4. Computer Simulations
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5. Operating Systems
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6. Word Processing
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7. Computer Security
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8. Robotics
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9. Speech Synthesis
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10. Local Area Networks
- 11 11. Microchip Technology
- 12 12. Business Applications
- 13 13. Storage Devices
- 14 14. Printers
- 15 15. Database Software
- 16 16. Computer Graphics
- 17 17. Decision Support Systems
- 18 18. Computer Ergonomics
- 19 19. Programming Languages
- 20 20. Software Utilities
- 21 21. Computer Games
- 22 22. Computer Entrepreneurs
- 23 23. Fifth Generation Computers
- 24 24. Super Computers
- 25 25. Artificial Intelligence
- 26 26. Computers in Education
Season 2
1985 · 26 episodes
Season 2
1985 · 26 episodes
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1. Laser Disk Storage
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2. Portable Computers
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3. Computer Games
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4. IBM Compatibles
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5. Software Piracy
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6. Computers and the Disabled
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7. UNIX
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8. Computers and Sports
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9. Personal Finance Software
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10. The Macintosh Computer
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11. IBM
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12. Computers and Communications
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13. Low End Computers
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14. Japanese PCs
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15. Japanese Computer Technology
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16. Computer Graphics
- 20 20. REPEAT
- 21 21. REPEAT
- 23 23. REPEAT
- 24 24. REPEAT
- 25 25. REPEAT
- 26 26. REPEAT
- 30 30. REPEAT
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31. REPEAT
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32. REPEAT
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34. REPEAT
Season 3
1985 · 26 episodes
Season 3
1985 · 26 episodes
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1. Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 1
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2. Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 2
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3. Women in Computing
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4. Printers & Business Graphics
- 5 5. Computers and the Law
- 6 6. Programming & Programmers
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7. Computers and the Media
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8. Modems & Bulletin Boards
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9. Computer Networks
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10. Computers and Politics
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11. Computers and Medicine
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12. Optical Storage Devices
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13. Business Applications
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14. Amiga and Atari
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15. Christmas Buyers Guide
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16. Hard Disk Storage
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17. Artificial Intelligence
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18. Computers in Law Enforcement
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19. Investment Software
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20. Psychological Software
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21. Astronomy Software
- 22 22. Color and Computing
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23. Careers in Computing
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24. Parallel Processing
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25. Computers and the Pentagon: Part 1
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26. Computers and the Pentagon: Part 2
Season 4
1986 · 34 episodes
Season 4
1986 · 34 episodes
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1. Educational Software: Part 1
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2. Educational Software: Part 2
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3. MIDI Music
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4. RISC Processors
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5. Utilities
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6. Second Hand Computers
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7. Desktop Publishing: Part 1
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8. Desktop Publishing: Part 2
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9. Software Macros
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10. RAM Resident Software
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11. Comdex Special 1986
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12. Project Management Software
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13. Christmas Buyers Guide
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14. Electronic Mail
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15. Intel 386 Microprocessor
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16. On-Line Services: Part 1
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17. On-Line Services: Part 2
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18. Intelligent Buildings
- 19 19. Modems
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20. Speech Recognition & Synthesis
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21. Tax Preparation Software
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22. Portable Computers
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23. Computers and Kids
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24. Computers and the Arts
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25. Computers and Illiteracy
- 26 26. Computers and Gambling
- 27 27. Business Applications: Part 1 - Word Processors
- 28 28. Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 1
- 29 29. Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 2
- 30 30. Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management Software
- 31 31. The New Macs
- 32 32. IBM PS/2
- 33 33. Super Computers
- 34 34. PC Clones from Asia
Season 5
1987 · 26 episodes
Season 5
1987 · 26 episodes
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1. Hypercard
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2. Laser Printers
- 3 3. Comdex Special 1987
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4. Local Area Networks: Part 1 - IBM Compatibles
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5. Local Area Networks: Part 2 - Apple
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6. Consumer Buying Guide
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7. Mac Business Software
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8. Computer Games: Part 1
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9. Computer Games: Part 2
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10. Decision Support Software
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11. PC Imaging
- 12 12. MacWorld San Francisco 1988
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13. The New Amigas
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14. CD-ROMs
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15. Tax Preparation Software
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16. Shareware
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17. The Commodore 64
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18. Multitasking Operating Systems
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19. Business Graphics: Part 1 - Mac
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20. Business Graphics: Part 2 - PC
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21. Input Devices
- 22 22. Computers and Politics
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23. Laptop Peripherals
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24. Add-On Boards & Cards
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25. Investment Software
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26. Personal CAD Software
Season 6
1988 · 23 episodes
Season 6
1988 · 23 episodes
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1. MacWorld Boston 1988
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2. Computer Bowl I: Part 1
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3. Computer Bowl I: Part 2
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4. Bus Wars
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5. The Apple II
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6. Spreadsheet Wars
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7. Consumer Buyers Guide 1988
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8. Comdex Special 1988
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9. Hard Disk Management
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10. Computer Viruses
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11. Personal Information Management Software (PIMS)
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12. MacWorld San Francisco 1989
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13. Amiga 2500
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14. Fax Boards
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15. Writing Style Software
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16. Foreign Language Software
- 17 17. High Tech India: Part 1
- 18 18. UNIX
- 19 19. Atari ST
- 20 20. High Tech India: Part 2
- 21 21. Computing in Color
- 22 22. New Generation Laptops
- 23 23. Computers in Space
Season 7
1989 · 26 episodes
Season 7
1989 · 26 episodes
- 1 1. Personal Finance Software
- 2 2. Creativity Software
- 3 3. Artificial Intelligence
- 4 4. New Portable Computers
- 5 5. Software for Kids
- 6 6. Megahertz Mania
- 7 7. Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 1
- 8 8. Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 2
- 9 9. Holiday Buyers Guide
- 10 10. Software Piracy
- 11 11. DOS to Mac and Back
- 12 12. Computers and Fitness
- 13 13. Low Cost LANs
- 14 14. Computers and the Law
- 15 15. Optical Storage
- 16 16. Low Cost Laser Printers
- 17 17. Computer Ergonomics
- 18 18. Programming Languages
- 19 19. HyperCard Update
- 20 20. Desktop Video
- 21 21. Flight Simulators
- 22 22. Computers on Campus
- 23 23. High Tech France: Part 1
- 24 24. High Tech France: Part 2
- 25 25. Computer Bowl II: Part 1
- 26 26. Computer Bowl II: Part 2
Season 8
1990 · 26 episodes
Season 8
1990 · 26 episodes
- 1 1. The Global Software Market
- 2 2. Windows 3.0
- 3 3. Hypertext
- 4 4. Rebirth of the Home Computer
- 5 5. Palmtop Computers
- 6 6. Input Devices
- 7 7. The Amiga 3000
- 8 8. Consumer Buying Guide
- 9 9. Memory Management
- 10 10. Video Game Consoles
- 11 11. Viruses
- 12 12. Speech Technology
- 13 13. Macros
- 14 14. CD-ROM Software
- 15 15. Sleeper Software
- 16 16. Flight Simulators
- 17 17. Consumer Electronics Show 1991
- 18 18. Computers and Medicine
- 19 19. Scanners
- 20 20. Computers and Sports
- 21 21. Software in the Schools
- 22 22. Fonts City
- 23 23. Network Security
- 24 24. Computer Bowl III: Part 1
- 25 25. Computer Bowl III: Part 2
- 26 26. Neural Networks
Season 9
1991 · 27 episodes
Season 9
1991 · 27 episodes
- 1 1. Macintosh System 7.0
- 2 2. Windows Applications
- 3 3. File Compression
- 4 4. Computer Displays
- 5 5. Foreign Language Software
- 6 6. Tandy/Radio Shack Computers
- 7 7. Laptops and Handhelds
- 8 8. Computer Games
- 9 9. PC Networks
- 10 10. Consumer Buying Guide
- 11 11. Groupware
- 12 12. Integrated Software Suites
- 13 13. Build Your Own PC
- 14 14. Computer Video
- 15 15. Tax Preparation Software
- 16 16. MIDI Music
- 17 17. Computers and the Disabled
- 18 18. Intel 486
- 19 19. CD-ROM Software
- 20 20. Space and Astronomy Software
- 21 21. Easy to Use Database Software
- 22 22. Virtual Reality
- 23 23. Computers and Kids
- 24 24. Computer Bowl IV: Part 1
- 25 25. Computer Bowl IV: Part 2
- 26 26. Diagnostic Software
- 27 27. Comdex Spring 1992
Season 10
1992 · 27 episodes
Season 10
1992 · 27 episodes
- 1 1. Computer Connectivity
- 2 2. Computers and Politics
- 3 3. Computer Speech
- 4 4. Windows Enhancements: Software
- 5 5. Windows Enhancements: Hardware
- 6 6. ETRE Vienna
- 7 7. Secrets of Word Perfect
- 8 8. Consumer Buying Guide
- 9 9. Comdex Fall
- 10 10. Notebook Computers
- 11 11. New Generation Spreadsheets
- 12 12. Computer Art
- 13 13. Beginner's Guide to Computing
- 14 14. Electronic Publishing
- 15 15. Computer Ergonomics
- 16 16. CD-ROM Software
- 17 17. Consumer Electronics Show 1993
- 18 18. OS/2
- 19 19. Digital Photography
- 20 20. Creative Writing Software
- 21 21. The New Macs
- 22 22. Organizer Software
- 23 23. SPA Codie Awards 1993
- 24 24. Visual Programming Languages
- 25 25. Self Improvement Software
- 26 26. Computer Bowl V: Part 1
- 27 27. Computer Bowl V: Part 2
Season 11
1993 · 27 episodes
Season 11
1993 · 27 episodes
- 1 1. High Tech Israel
- 2 2. Baseball Software
- 3 3. PDAs
- 4 4. Pentium PCs
- 5 5. DOS 6.2
- 6 6. ETRE Barcelona
- 7 7. The Internet
- 8 8. Windows NT
- 9 9. Consumer Buying Guide
- 10 10. Buying a New Computer
- 11 11. Comdex 1993
- 12 12. Digital Journalism
- 13 13. Color Printing
- 14 14. Tax Software
- 15 15. Screen Savers and Wallpapers
- 16 16. MacWorld San Francisco 1994
- 17 17. Small Business Software
- 18 18. Software for Kids
- 19 19. Slots - Local Bus Video
- 20 20. Consumer Electronics Show 1994
- 21 21. Green PCs
- 22 22. Email/Groupware
- 23 23. Multimedia
- 24 24. CD-ROM Software
- 25 25. Foreign Language Software
- 26 26. Computer Bowl VI: Part 1
- 27 27. Computer Bowl VI: Part 2
Season 12
1994 · 27 episodes
Season 12
1994 · 27 episodes
- 1 1. PC Expo 1994
- 2 2. MacWorld Boston 1994
- 3 3. ETRE Conference Barcelona
- 4 4. PowerPC and PowerMac
- 5 5. Computer Art
- 6 6. Plug and Play
- 7 7. Windows 4.0 a.k.a. Windows 95
- 8 8. Virtual Meetings
- 9 9. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 10 10. Comdex Special 1994
- 11 11. Talking Computers
- 12 12. Interactive Music
- 13 13. Digital Photo Finishing
- 14 14. Computer Games
- 15 15. Computers and Sports
- 16 16. Consumer Electronics Show 1995
- 17 17. OS/2 Warp
- 18 18. Investment Software
- 19 19. Learning on a Computer
- 20 20. Computer Memory
- 21 21. SPA Codie Awards 1995
- 22 22. PC Video
- 23 23. Mobile Computing
- 24 24. The Internet
- 25 25. Computer Bowl VII
- 26 26. Gary Kildall Special
- 40 40. REPEAT
Season 13
1995 · 26 episodes
Season 13
1995 · 26 episodes
- 1 1. Windows 95
- 2 2. Mac Clones and New OS
- 3 3. Smart TV
- 4 4. Computers and Healthcare
- 5 5. Silicon Glen
- 6 6. Computing Seniors
- 7 7. Buy or Upgrade?
- 8 8. Computer Games
- 9 9. ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 1
- 10 10. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 11 11. Comdex Special 1995
- 12 12. PC Troubleshooting
- 13 13. Information Overload
- 14 14. Computers and Kids
- 15 15. ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 2
- 16 16. SOHO Software
- 17 17. Consumer Electronics Show 1996
- 18 18. Online Tips
- 19 19. Financial Software
- 20 20. Silicon Glen: Part 2
- 21 21. Software Thinking Tools
- 22 22. Cars and Computers
- 23 23. SPA Codie Awards 1996
- 24 24. The New PCs
- 25 25. Computer Bowl VIII
- 26 26. E3 Special
Season 14
1996 · 28 episodes
Season 14
1996 · 28 episodes
- 1 1. MacWorld Boston 1996
- 2 2. Cyber Cafes
- 3 3. Internet Telephony
- 4 4. Search Engines
- 5 5. IT Forum, Paris
- 6 6. Cyber Politics
- 7 7. Online Shopping
- 8 8. ETRE Conference Berlin
- 9 9. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 10 10. Digital Photography
- 11 11. Computer Games
- 12 12. Internet TV
- 13 13. Comdex Special 1996
- 14 14. Wireless Computing
- 15 15. Sports Simulation Software
- 16 16. Cyber Dating
- 17 17. Consumer Electronics Show 1997
- 18 18. Airline Magazine Software
- 19 19. E-Mail
- 20 20. Computers and the Disabled
- 21 21. Cyber Music
- 22 22. SPA Codie Awards 1997
- 23 23. Cyber Art
- 24 24. Cyber Security
- 25 25. Website Creation
- 26 26. Computer Bowl IX: Part 1
- 27 27. Computer Bowl IX: Part 2
- 28 28. Internet Showcase Special
Season 15
1997 · 26 episodes
Season 15
1997 · 26 episodes
- 1 1. Push Technology
- 2 2. Internet Advertising
- 3 3. Java Tools
- 4 4. Virtual Universities
- 5 5. Cyber Fiction
- 6 6. ETRE Conference Budapest: Part 1
- 7 7. ETRE Conference Budapest: Part 2
- 8 8. Electronic Commerce
- 9 9. Battle of the Browsers
- 10 10. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 11 11. Comdex Special 1997
- 12 12. Web Plug-Ins
- 13 13. Cyber Privacy
- 14 14. Putting Your Business Online
- 15 15. Online Games
- 16 16. Home Design Software
- 17 17. Storage Solutions
- 18 18. Internet Showcase, San Diego
- 19 19. My Web Site
- 20 20. Desktop Video
- 21 21. Online Travel Planning
- 22 22. SPA Codie Awards 1998
- 23 23. Doc in a Box - Healthcare Software
- 24 24. Computer Bowl X: Part 1
- 25 25. Computer Bowl X: Part 2
- 26 26. Digital Living Room
Season 16
1998 · 24 episodes
Season 16
1998 · 24 episodes
- 1 1. Windows 98
- 2 2. Mac Update
- 3 3. Software Secrets
- 4 4. Internet Video Telephony
- 5 5. ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 1
- 6 6. ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 2
- 7 7. Web Radio
- 8 8. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 9 9. PDAs and Handhelds
- 10 10. Bill Gates Profile
- 11 11. Comdex Special 1998
- 12 12. E-Commerce
- 13 13. 3D Graphics
- 14 14. Digital Photography
- 15 15. Computing for Parents
- 16 16. Tax Preparation Software
- 17 17. Fixing Your PC
- 18 18. Speech Technology
- 19 19. Internet Showcase
- 20 20. Y2K
- 21 21. SPA Codie Awards 1999
- 22 22. Programming Languages
- 23 23. Creativity Software
- 24 24. E-Mail Update
Season 17
1999 · 24 episodes
Season 17
1999 · 24 episodes
- 1 1. Computer Games
- 2 2. DVDs
- 3 3. TV Meets PC
- 4 4. Computer Crime
- 5 5. Digital Home Movies
- 6 6. Robots
- 7 7. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 8 8. ETRE Conference Monaco: Part 1
- 9 9. ETRE Conference Monaco: Part 2
- 10 10. Comdex Special 1999
- 11 11. Copyright Issues Online
- 12 12. Home Networks
- 13 13. ETRE Conference Monaco: Part 3
- 14 14. Faster Net Access
- 15 15. Music on the PC
- 16 16. Computers without Keyboards
- 17 17. Internet Showcase Special: Part 1
- 18 18. Internet Showcase Special: Part 2
- 19 19. Cooking with Your PC
- 20 20. Online Investing
- 21 21. Computers and Politics
- 22 22. User Group Dayton Special
- 23 23. Digital Living Room: Part 1
- 24 24. Digital Living Room: Part 2
Season 18
2000 · 21 episodes
Season 18
2000 · 21 episodes
- 1 1. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 1
- 2 2. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 2
- 3 3. Consumer's Buying Guide
- 4 4. MP3 Secrets
- 5 5. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 3
- 6 6. Online Gaming
- 7 7. Privacy Online
- 8 8. High Tech Hawaii: Part 1
- 9 9. High Tech Hawaii: Part 2
- 10 10. High Tech Hawaii: Part 3
- 11 11. High Tech Hawaii: Part 4
- 12 12. Creating Your Own Web Site
- 13 13. Consumer Electronics Show 2001
- 14 14. Wireless Technology
- 15 15. Finding a Job Online
- 16 16. Security and Viruses
- 17 17. Online Universities
- 18 18. Guide to Online Auctions
- 19 19. Ultimate Gaming PC
- 20 20. Interactive TV
- 21 21. REPEAT
Season 19
2001 · 21 episodes
Season 19
2001 · 21 episodes
- 1 1. Technology and the Church: Part 1
- 2 2. Technology and the Church: Part 2
- 3 3. Technology and the Church: Part 3
- 4 4. ETRE Conference Rome 2001: Part 1
- 5 5. ETRE Conference Rome: Part 2
- 6 6. ETRE Conference Rome: Part 3
- 7 7. ETRE Conference Rome: Part 4
- 8 8. Medical Technology: Part 1
- 9 9. Easy Webcams
- 10 10. Medical Technology: Part 2
- 11 11. Operating System & Browser Updates
- 12 12. Computers and the 2002 Olympics: Part 1
- 13 13. Computers and the 2002 Olympics: Part 2
- 14 14. Online Travel Tips
- 15 15. Preventing Spam
- 16 16. High Tech Singapore: Part 1
- 17 17. High Tech Singapore: Part 2
- 18 18. High Tech Singapore: Part 3
- 19 19. REPEAT
- 20 20. REPEAT
- 21 21. REPEAT
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