All Episodes

S16E01: Windows 98

The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95.

S16E02: Mac Update

A look at Apple's turnaround with the return of Steve Jobs and the launches of the sleek new iMac, PowerMac G3, and Mac OS 8.1.

S16E03: Software Secrets

Most software users only take advantage of a small percentage of the features in software packages. This program looks at some of the hidden powers of popular applications.

S16E04: Internet Video Telephony

After the Internet was around for a few years, people figured out that it was also a phone system and you could use your web connection to do voice and video communications.

S16E05: ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 1

Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.

S16E06: ETRE Conference Lisbon: Part 2

[Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.

S16E07: Web Radio

The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.

S16E08: Consumer's Buying Guide

S16E09: PDAs and Handhelds

The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.

S16E10: Bill Gates Profile

An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.

S16E11: Comdex Special 1998

A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.

S16E12: E-Commerce

A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.

S16E13: 3D Graphics

A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.

S16E14: Digital Photography

S16E15: Computing for Parents

For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff.

S16E16: Tax Preparation Software

S16E17: Fixing Your PC

A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.

S16E18: Speech Technology

Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.

S16E19: Internet Showcase

On-location coverage of Upside's Internet Showcase conference in San Diego, one of the first trade shows focusing only on internet related products and services.

S16E20: Y2K

As I-T people across the country geared up for potential Y2K problems at the end of the year, we reviewed several consumer approaches to being prepared for possible Y2K problems.

S16E21: SPA Codie Awards 1999

Coverage of the 1999 annual Codie Awards presentations from the Software and Information Industry Association, recognizing the outstanding new software programs of the year.

S16E22: Programming Languages

A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.

S16E23: Creativity Software

Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.

S16E24: E-Mail Update

A user's guide to new email tools. Demonstrations include Eudora Pro 4.1, Attachment Opener 2.0, Conversions Plus 4.6, Master Clips Email Animator, and Intel Create and Share.