Computer Chronicles: Season 11
Season 11 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 10.
- 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 11 Progress Shield
High Tech Israel
Sep 28, 1993 · 30 min
A visit to the Middle East to see the booming high-tech industry in Israel. Featured are Intel and Microsoft R&D centers plus many local Israeli companies doing work ranging from n
Baseball Software
Oct 5, 1993 · 30 min
A review of computer programs for baseball fans. Includes Intelliplay Baseball, APBA Presents Baseball for Windows, Baseball's Greatest Hits, Al Michaels Announces Hardball III, an
PDAs
Oct 12, 1993 · 30 min
A look at the state of the art in personal digital assistants. Products demonstrated include the Apple Newton Message Pad, Casio's Zoomer, AT&T's EO 440 Personal Communicator, Shar
Pentium PCs
Oct 19, 1993 · 30 min
A look at the first generation of Pentium based personal computers. Included are demonstrations of new Pentium PCs from Gateway, Compaq, and ALR (Advanced Logic Research). Also a v
DOS 6.2
Oct 26, 1993 · 30 min
The big news in 1993 was Microsoft's new version 6.2 of MS-DOS. Demonstrations include MS-DOS 6.0, MS-DOS 6.2, Stacker 3.1, Norton Utilities 7.0, and IBM's PenDOS. Featured are vis
ETRE Barcelona
Nov 2, 1993 · 30 min
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Barcelona, Spain. Guests include Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Michael Rogers, Philippe Kahn, Mark Eppley, Alan As
The Internet
Nov 9, 1993 · 30 min
It was being called the Information Superhighway then. This program looks at the earliest stages of the Internet including Aladdin Systems SITComm, a Macintosh communications progr
Windows NT
Nov 16, 1993 · 30 min
Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new operating system. Included are demonstrations of NT's application
Consumer Buying Guide
Nov 30, 1993 · 30 min
Our annual look at the coolest new techie gadgets for the holiday season, as selected by Gina Smith, Tim Bajarin, Paul Schindler and Stewart Cheifet. Products reviewed include Crea
Buying a New Computer
Dec 7, 1993 · 30 min
Consumer advice on how to buy a new computer. Features tips from Andrew Reinhardt of BYTE, Wendy Taylor of PC Computing, Rik Myslewski of MacUser, and Galen Gruman of MacWorld, Owe
Comdex 1993
Dec 14, 1993 · 30 min
Highlights from the 15th annual fall COMDEX trade show in Las Vegas. More than 75 products are reviewed in the categories of peripherals, portables, PDAs, PCMCIA cards, wireless, o
Digital Journalism
Jan 4, 1994 · 30 min
The digital revolution changed the practice of journalism. This program looks at how journalists are using computers and the Internet. Segments include CNN Newsroom Global View, th
Color Printing
Jan 11, 1994 · 30 min
The availability of reasonably priced color printers changed the way people and businesses used computers. This program covers new color printers from Hewlett Packard, Tektronix, Q
Tax Software
Jan 18, 1994 · 30 min
For some people, tax preparation software was reason enough to buy their first personal computer. This program reviews several early tax preparation and personal accounting program
Screen Savers and Wallpapers
Jan 25, 1994 · 30 min
New color monitors created a market for whimsical add-ons like screen savers and wallpaper. Covered in this program are Crystal Walls, Marvel Comics Screen Posters, the Snoopy Scre
MacWorld San Francisco 1994
Feb 1, 1994 · 30 min
Highlights from the annual west coast MacWorld conference, shot on location in San Francisco. This was the tenth anniversary of MacWorld where the Power PC and Newton applications
Small Business Software
Feb 8, 1994 · 30 min
The availability of low cost business applications for small businesses helped level the playing field for new budding entrepreneurs. This program looks at Business Plan Toolkit, C
Software for Kids
Feb 15, 1994 · 30 min
One of the biggest drivers for selling new home computers was a parent's desire to get a computer for their kids. This program looks at several software programs aimed at children
Slots - Local Bus Video
Feb 22, 1994 · 30 min
As EISA, ISA, and IBM's MCA battled to become the industry standard for expansion cards, add-on vendors filled the market with new upgrade boards and new slot standards. This progr
Consumer Electronics Show 1994
Mar 1, 1994 · 30 min
Highlights from the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Products covered include Accolade's Hockey, Activision's Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Atari's Jaguar, Advanced G
Green PCs
Mar 8, 1994 · 30 min
In 1992 the EPA launched the Energy Star Computer Program to encourage the production of environmentally friendly computers. This program looked at several approaches including PC
Email/Groupware
Mar 15, 1994 · 30 min
As business migrated from the standalone PC to the networked PC, a hot new application area became groupware, enabling collaboration within a company. This program reviews Network
Multimedia
Apr 5, 1994 · 30 min
The advent of faster processors and digital storage drove the new field called Multimedia. Examples demonstrated in this program include The San Diego Zoo from Software Toolworks,
CD-ROM Software
Apr 12, 1994 · 30 min
The advent of optical storage and CD-ROMs changed the rules for software applications and opened up a whole new generation of programs. Reviewed on this program are Encarta, the As
Foreign Language Software
May 3, 1994 · 30 min
Markets are going global but schools are cutting back on foreign language instruction. The answer - foreign language software. This program reviews several new programs that teach
Computer Bowl VI: Part 1
Jun 7, 1994 · 30 min
The sixth annual Computer Bowl contest pitting East coast techies against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Bill Gates, Bill Joy, Jeffe
Computer Bowl VI: Part 2
Jun 14, 1994 · 30 min
The conclusion of the sixth annual Computer Bowl trivia game between high tech types from the east coast and the west coast. This was the All Star edition with MVPs selected from t