Computer Chronicles S10E05 · Windows Enhancements: Hardware

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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. Demonstrations include the J-Mouse Keyboard, the Viewsonic 7 monitor, the Logitech TrackMan stationary mouse, Diamond's Stealth VRAM graphic acclerator and the SuperStar VLB card, WatchIt!TV, custom upgrades from Sigma Data, and the Weitek processor accelerator. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/WindowsE_2

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16. 16 16. CD-ROM Software1993-02-23 · 30mMultimedia 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
17. 17 17. Consumer Electronics Show 19931993-03-02 · 30mHighlights 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
18. 18 18. OS/21993-03-09 · 30mThe 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
19. 19 19. Digital Photography1993-03-23 · 30mDigital 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
20. 20 20. Creative Writing Software1993-03-30 · 30mWord 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
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22. 22 22. Organizer Software1993-04-20 · 30mA 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
23. 23 23. SPA Codie Awards 19931993-04-27 · 30mHighlights of the annual Codie Awards presentation from the Software Publishers Association. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1031
24. 24 24. Visual Programming Languages1993-05-04 · 30mFor 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
25. 25 25. Self Improvement Software1993-05-18 · 30mA 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
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