About this season
The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV, initially broadcast as a local weekly series. Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981-1982 season. It aired continuously from 1981 to 2002 with Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served as co-host for six years providing insights and commentary on products as well as discussions on the future of the ever-expanding personal computer sphere.
Episodes (21)
1. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 1
Aired 21 November 2000
Highlights of the 2000 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Prague. This is the premiere annual gathering of tech industry executives.
2. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 2
Aired 28 November 2000
The second part of a three part series on the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition held in Prague. ETRE is the premiere annual gathering of high tech executives from around the world.
3. Consumer's Buying Guide
Aired 5 December 2000
The annual guide to the coolest new computer products on the market. Products reviewed include new digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, appliance PCs, cell phone accessories, and Sony's Aibo robot dog.
4. MP3 Secrets
Aired 12 December 2000
We will show you the basics of how to find MP3's on the net, portable mp3 players, and how to burn your own music CDs.
5. ETRE Conference Prague: Part 3
Aired 26 December 2000
Part three of the coverage of the 2000 annual European Technololgy Roundtable Exhbition held in Prague.
6. Online Gaming
Aired 2 January 2001
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles.
7. Privacy Online
Aired 9 January 2001
This week we're going to help you preserve your privacy in the wired world. We cover the topic of cookies and we look at ways to browse the Web anonymously. We even look at proper conduct in a chatroom.
21. REPEAT
Aired 19 June 2001
8. High Tech Hawaii: Part 1
Aired 30 January 2001
[Part 1] A surprising look at high tech companies and research in the Aloha state. Shot on location on Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island.
9. High Tech Hawaii: Part 2
Aired 6 February 2001
Part two of this four-part series on high technology work in Hawaii.
10. High Tech Hawaii: Part 3
Aired 13 February 2001
11. High Tech Hawaii: Part 4
Aired 20 February 2001
The final episode in this four-part series on new hi-tech development in Hawaii.
12. Creating Your Own Web Site
Aired 27 February 2001
We tell you the tools and the software needed so you can claim your spot on the Internet. From importing pictures to your site to advertising to help pay for your site and tell you all about it.
13. Consumer Electronics Show 2001
Aired 6 March 2001
On-location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas in 2001.
14. Wireless Technology
Aired 20 March 2001
Wireless technology is rapidly evolving and playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on wireless technology directly or indirectly.
15. Finding a Job Online
Aired 27 March 2001
We're going to explore some of the tools online to help you find that perfect job. Meet of the people involved and some of these tools that help you (and the people looking for you) make that perfect match.
16. Security and Viruses
Aired 3 April 2001
Just the thought of a possible computer virus is enough to chill any computer user. Meet the people at the front lines in the war against the malicious computer virus.
17. Online Universities
Aired 1 May 2001
More and more people are turning to the Internet to help further their education. We'll be bringing you highlights from some of these great online educational websites and meet some of the people involved.
18. Guide to Online Auctions
Aired 8 May 2001
19. Ultimate Gaming PC
Aired 5 June 2001
A look at the state of PC gaming circa 2001.
20. Interactive TV
Aired 12 June 2001
As computers and televisions merged in the year 2000, new applications were developed that combined TV quality video with the personal control and interactivity of the computer.