Computer Chronicles Season 13, Episode 17: Consumer Electronics Show 1996

Windows 95

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.

Mac Clones and New OS

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".

Smart TV

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.

Computers and Healthcare

A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.

Silicon Glen

Computing Seniors

A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.

Buy or Upgrade?

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?

Computer Games

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.

ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 1

Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.

Consumer's Buying Guide

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.

Comdex Special 1995

PC Troubleshooting

Information Overload

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.

Computers and Kids

A look at how children use computers at home and at school.

ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 2

Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.

SOHO Software

SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.

Online Tips

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.

Financial Software

Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.

Silicon Glen: Part 2

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.

Software Thinking Tools

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.

Cars and Computers

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.

SPA Codie Awards 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.

The New PCs

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.

Computer Bowl VIII

E3 Special