Computer Chronicles: Season 16 (1998)
- Episodes: 24
- Premiered October 6, 1998
Episodes
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Episode 1 ·
Windows 98
The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 5 ·
ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 1
Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Episode 6 ·
ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 2
[Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Episode 7 ·
Web Radio
The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.
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Episode 8 ·
Consumer's Buying Guide
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Episode 9 ·
PDAs and Handhelds
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.
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Episode 10 ·
Bill Gates Profile
An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.
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Episode 11 ·
Comdex Special 1998
A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.
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Episode 12 ·
E-Commerce
A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.
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Episode 13 ·
3D Graphics
A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.
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Episode 14 ·
Digital Photography
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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.
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Episode 16 ·
Tax Preparation Software
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Episode 17 ·
Fixing Your PC
A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.
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Episode 18 ·
Speech Technology
Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 22 ·
Programming Languages
A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.
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Episode 23 ·
Creativity Software
Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.
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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.