Computer Chronicles: Season 13
Season 13 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 12.
- 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 13 Progress Shield
Windows 95
Sep 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
Mac Clones and New OS
Oct 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".
Smart TV
Oct 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.
Computers and Healthcare
Oct 17, 1995
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.
Computing Seniors
Oct 31, 1995
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.
Buy or Upgrade?
Nov 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?
Computer Games
Nov 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.
ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 1
Nov 28, 1995
Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.
Consumer's Buying Guide
Dec 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.
Information Overload
Jan 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 Journ
Computers and Kids
Jan 16, 1996
A look at how children use computers at home and at school.
ETRE Conference Madrid: Part 2
Jan 23, 1996
Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.
SOHO Software
Jan 30, 1996
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.
Consumer Electronics Show 1996
Feb 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.
Online Tips
Mar 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.
Financial Software
Feb 20, 1996
Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.
Silicon Glen: Part 2
Mar 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.
Software Thinking Tools
Mar 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.
Cars and Computers
Mar 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.
SPA Codie Awards 1996
Apr 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 "O
The New PCs
Apr 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.