Computer Chronicles: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Computer Chronicles Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Computer Connectivity
Oct 6, 1992 · 30 min
Stand alone personal computers were great, for a while, but soon it became important to connect individual PCs to share files, applications, and peripherals. This program looked at
Windows Enhancements: Software
Oct 27, 1992 · 30 min
Early versions of Windows left a lot to be desired. So third party software vendors came out with a variety of Windows add-ons. This program looks at several examples including Squ
Windows Enhancements: Hardware
Nov 3, 1992 · 30 min
When Windows first came out, it needed help, from software add-ons and hardware add-ons. This program looks at some of the hardware products that helped make the early version of W
ETRE Vienna
Nov 10, 1992 · 30 min
A visit to the first ever European Technology Roundtable Exhibition, the ETRE conference, held in Vienna. The conference featured top technology industry executives from around the
Secrets of Word Perfect
Nov 17, 1992 · 30 min
Before Microsoft Word became the default word processing standard for most users, WordPerfect was considered the best one out there. As with many applications, most users didn't kn
Consumer Buying Guide
Dec 1, 1992 · 30 min
A holiday season shopping guide for geeks, featuring techno gadget picks by Paul Schindler of Windows magazine, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, Steve Fox of PC World magazine,
Comdex Fall
Dec 8, 1992 · 30 min
Highlights from the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas where the buzzword this year was "multimedia". Featured guests include Bill Gates and Tim Bajarin. Originally broadcast in
Notebook Computers
Dec 15, 1992 · 30 min
A review of the state of the art in notebook computers. Featured products include the AST Premium Exec 386SX/25, the NCR Safari, IBM's ThinkPad 700C, Compaq's Contura 3/25C, and th
New Generation Spreadsheets
Jan 5, 1993 · 30 min
It started out with Visicalc and Lotus 1-2-3, but the world of spreadsheet software changed as new and more powerful applications were introduced. This program looks at several exa
Computer Art
Jan 12, 1993 · 30 min
A review of hardware and software products for artists. Products reviewed include Opal Vision for the Amiga 4000, Alladin 4D for the Amiga 4000, CorelDraw for Windows, Fractal Desi
Beginner's Guide to Computing
Jan 19, 1993 · 30 min
An introduction to personal computers for newbies. Topics include the basic components of a PC, how to find tech support, managing memory, a guide to online forums, and a review of
Electronic Publishing
Jan 26, 1993 · 30 min
The buzz word in the early 1990s was multimedia. It was the era of the CD-ROM. This program looks at early attempts at electronic publishing for the computer. Demonstrations includ
Computer Ergonomics
Feb 2, 1993 · 30 min
With everyone now using computers, there is increasing concerns about the negative health effects of keyboards, mice, and monitors. Products reviewed include the Ergotron Workstati
CD-ROM Software
Feb 23, 1993 · 30 min
Multimedia was the big deal in the early 90's as software publishers rushed to use the new storage medium for bigger and more interactive programs. This show looks at several new s
Consumer Electronics Show 1993
Mar 2, 1993 · 30 min
Highlights of the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Las Vegas. Featured are new products from Sony, Matsushita, 3DO, and MCA. Guests include Tim Bajarin, President
OS/2
Mar 9, 1993 · 30 min
The OS/2 operating system started out as a joint venture between Microsoft and IBM. That venture fell apart as Microsoft went its own way with Windows. This program looks at IBM's
Digital Photography
Mar 23, 1993 · 30 min
Digital cameras were just hitting the market in 1993 and this program looked at the early stages of the electronic photography revolution. Products demonstrated include the Kodak P
Creative Writing Software
Mar 30, 1993 · 30 min
Word processors are great, but this program looks at software tools that help you create, not just write. Featured demonstrations include WritePro, Plots Unlimited, Collaborator II
The New Macs
Apr 13, 1993 · 30 min
Almost ten years after the original Mac was introduced, Apple came out with several new models including color Macs. This program looks at several new Mac products including the Co
Organizer Software
Apr 20, 1993 · 30 min
A review of new products in the personal information management category. Demonstrations include White Crow Office Manager, In Control 2.0, PackRat 5.0, Lotus Organizer 1.0, Casio
SPA Codie Awards 1993
Apr 27, 1993 · 30 min
Highlights of the annual Codie Awards presentation from the Software Publishers Association. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1031
Visual Programming Languages
May 4, 1993 · 30 min
For amateur programmers, the advent of visual programming languages made life, and programming, a lot easier. This television program looks at several early versions of VPLs. Demon
Self Improvement Software
May 18, 1993 · 30 min
A review of self improvement software titles including Mindviewer, Betty Crocker's Eat & Lose Weight, HealthDesk, Speed Reader, Insight, Joe Weider Personal Fitness Trainer, and Ca
Computer Bowl V: Part 1
May 25, 1993 · 30 min
The fifth annual Computer Bowl, with teams from the east coast and west coast battling to see who knows more about computer trivia. Players include Patricia Seybold, Mitchell Kertz
Computer Bowl V: Part 2
Jun 1, 1993 · 30 min
The finale of the fifth annual computer trivia contest between teams representing the east coast and the west coast. The series is tied at two victories for each side. Contestants