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 some early connectivity solutions.
A look at how computers were used in the 1992 election campaign, the first time computers were used in a significant way in running political campaigns.
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 Windows work better.
A holiday season shopping guide for geeks, featuring picks by Paul Schindler of Windows magazine, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, Steve Fox of PC World magazine, Jim Martin of Mac World magazine, and program host Stewart Cheifet.
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.
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 expansion slots.
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.
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 OS/2 and compares its features to Microsoft's Windows 3.0.
A review of self improvement software titles including Mindviewer, Betty Crocker's Eat and Lose Weight, HealthDesk, Speed Reader, Insight, Joe Weider Personal Fitness Trainer, and Career Design.