Seasons & Episodes
Getting Started
This episode looks more closely at the key hardware elements of a computer, and introduces many of the popular home comp
Ready Made Programs
In this episode, we touch on the issues of computer architecture and software compatibility, and how software is loaded
How Programs Work
Jim Butterfield demonstrates computer programs, how operators interact with them, and the methods computer programs use
File and Data Management
Jim Butterfield demonstrates how file systems work on computers, and how to store data on internal devices and external
Communication Between Computers
Jim Butterfield demonstrates sharing resources between computers to complete complex tasks and spread information across
Computer Languages
Jim Butterfield discusses the instructions that make a computer tick - computer languages. He demonstrates many of the p
Computer-Assisted Instruction
A focus on using computers to aid in education. School teacher Joe Vanya discusses his use of computer assisted instruct
Simulations and Games
Computers are not just for education and business, they can be for fun! Jim Butterfield discusses the different kinds o
Computer Graphics
Jim Butterfield looks at a number of micro-computers and how they implement computer graphics. The LOGO programming syst
Computer Music
Jim Butterfield demonstrates music creation and voice synthization on microcomputers, including tools that assist in lea
Computers at Work
With micro-computers making computers more affordable, Jim Butterfield discusses various uses of this technology in the
What Next?
What is the future of computers? What side effects will there be, on privacy, information security, or socialization? A
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