Season 13
1995 · 26 episodes
Episodes
1. Windows 95
September 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. Mac Clones and New OS
October 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. Smart TV
October 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. Computers and Healthcare
October 17, 1995
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.
5. Silicon Glen
October 24, 1995
6. Computing Seniors
October 31, 1995
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.
7. Buy or Upgrade?
November 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. Computer Games
November 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. ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 1
November 28, 1995
Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.
10. Consumer's Buying Guide
December 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. Comdex Special 1995
December 12, 1995
12. PC Troubleshooting
January 2, 1996
13. Information Overload
January 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. Computers and Kids
January 16, 1996
A look at how children use computers at home and at school.
15. ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 2
January 23, 1996
Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.
16. SOHO Software
January 30, 1996
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.
17. Consumer Electronics Show 1996
February 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. Online Tips
March 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. Financial Software
February 20, 1996
Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.
20. Silicon Glen: Part 2
March 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. Software Thinking Tools
March 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. Cars and Computers
March 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. SPA Codie Awards 1996
April 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. The New PCs
April 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. Computer Bowl VIII
June 4, 1996
26. E3 Special
June 18, 1996