The Computer Chronicles

193–240 of 624 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.

Where these films come from, and who sees what

Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.

Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Sexual content and nudity are left out altogether.

Little OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive 3D Graphics TV · 27 h 16 min · Subtitles A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology. Demonstrations include the Voodoo Banshee 3D card, the 3Dfx graphics accelerator,… Internet Archive Parallel Processing 1986 · TV · Subtitles Are there limits on the speed of computers and their CPUs? A review of new processor architectures to increase computing speed. Guests: Dr. Howard Resnikoff,… Internet Archive Cyber Privacy 1998 · TV · 29 h 1 min · Subtitles How do you maintain your privacy and still play in the online world? This program offers some suggestions including LPWA, the Lucent Personal Web Assistant,… Internet Archive U Hard Disk Management 1989 · TV · Subtitles As hard disks grow larger, the problem of managing the information on your hard disk is getting more complicated. A look at a variety of solutions. Guests:… Internet Archive Business Applications Part 4 1987 · TV · Subtitles The final part of this series on mainstream business applications focusing on database management software. Guests: Jim Hubbard, Better Homes & Gardens;… Internet Archive Business Applications Part 1 1987 · TV · Subtitles A four part series on business applications. Part one focuses on the latest word processing programs including spell checkers and on-line thesauruses. Guests:… Internet Archive Computer Bowl VI - Part 2 - Arabic 1994 · TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. The conclusion of the sixth annual Computer Bowl trivia game between high tech types from the east coast and the… Internet Archive Computers in Space 1989 · TV · Subtitles A look at how NASA uses computers to run the space program, launch manned spacecraft, and manage the overall operations of America's space program. Guests:… Internet Archive Windows NT - Arabic TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new… Internet Archive Web Plug-Ins 1998 · TV · 28 h 16 min · Subtitles In the early days of the web, you often had to add a variety of applications to make your web browser fully functional. These were sometimes called web… Internet Archive Cooking with Your PC 2000 · TV · Subtitles There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal.… Internet Archive Digital Living Room 2000 Part 1 2000 · TV · Subtitles What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from… Internet Archive New Laptops TV · Subtitles They weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program… Internet Archive The Ultimate Gamer's PC TV · Subtitles A user's guide on how to buy, or build, the ultimate gaming PC. The program looks at CPUs, sound cards, and graphic cards. Demonstrations include the NVidia… Internet Archive Beginners Guide to PCs 1992 · TV · Subtitles 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… Internet Archive MacWorld Expo Boston 1994 1994 · TV · 22 min · Subtitles On location coverage of the annual Boston MacWorld Expo. Guests include analyst Tim Bajarin and writer Stewart Alsop. New products covered include System 7.5,… Internet Archive Cyber Fiction 1998 · TV · 28 h 31 min · Subtitles The advent of the computer and the internet provided a totally new platform for story telling. This program looks at a new paradigm for novelists using… Internet Archive Color Printers - Arabic TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. The availability of reasonably priced color printers changed the way people and businesses used computers. This… Internet Archive Computer Bowl I - Part One 1988 · TV · Subtitles The first ever annual Computer Bowl featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco to see which side knows… Internet Archive TV Meets PC 2001 · TV · Subtitles Will the TV and PC ever become one appliance in your living room? The convergence has begun. There are TV tuner cards for your PC, computer appliances that… Internet Archive Computers and the Disabled 1985 · TV · Subtitles A review of how computers are helping the blind and other disabled persons lead a better life. Guests: Peggy Barker, Children's Hospital; Susan Simpson,… Internet Archive Cyber Dating TV · 26 h 46 min · Subtitles One of the most popular early uses of the Internet was finding a date. This program looks at some of the first sites that offered to find that special… Internet Archive Web Surfing on your TV 2001 · TV · Subtitles These new set-top boxes will do everything from record multiple shows to pausing live TV. This is one episode you don't want to miss! Internet Archive Personal Finance Software 1985 · TV · Subtitles A review of tax return software, financial management software and investment programs. Guests: John Reese, Monogram; Kevin Randolph, Bank of America; Jay… Internet Archive Small Business Software 1996 · TV · 27 h · Subtitles A review of hardware and software products aimed at the small business, home office user. Demonstrations include Microsoft Office 95, the Office Small… Internet Archive Project Management Software 1986 · TV · Subtitles A user's guide to project management programs, strategies, and approaches. Guests: Jim Dunnigan, Microsoft; David Bryan, Breakthrough Software; Nancy Ann… Internet Archive Talking Computers - Arabic TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. Almost ten years after this show was produced, we are still not talking to our computers. This program looks at… Internet Archive Local Area Networks: Apple 1987 · TV · Subtitles A look at early attempts to network personal computers. This show focuses on Apple products including Appletalk, AppleShare FileServer, and MacLink. Also… Internet Archive Computer Bowl VII - 1995 1995 · TV · Subtitles Technology leaders from the East and West coasts go at it in the seventh annual Computer Bowl, a quiz show designed to see which team knows more about… Internet Archive Writing Software 1989 · TV · Subtitles More than a word processor, writing style software helps you actually write improving grammar, spelling, and style. A look at some of the newest products.… Internet Archive Hi Tech Hawaii - Part 3 2001 · TV · Subtitles We'll take you to Kauai to see where the Defense Department is testing the Ballistic Missile Defense Program, formerly known as SDI or STAR WARS. We'll visit… Internet Archive Computers and Illiteracy 1987 · TV · Subtitles A review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools;… Internet Archive OS/2 Warp TV · 25 h 44 min · Subtitles In the mid 1990's, it wasn't yet an all Windows world. A battle was on between Microsoft's Windows and IBM's OS/2. This program compared the two operating… Internet Archive Computers and the Pentagon Part One 1986 · TV · Subtitles The world's biggest computer user is the U.S. government and the military in particular. This program reviews the military uses of computer technology. Shot… Internet Archive Computer Bowl X - Part 2 1998 · TV · 26 h 31 min · Subtitles The conclusion of this annual quiz show classic on computer trivia in which East meets West. East team: Seth Godin, Walt Mossberg, Ken Wasch, Mike Zisman, and… Internet Archive Intelligent Buildings 1987 · TV · Subtitles A survey of the technology embedded in modern office buildings and private homes. Shot in Hong Kong. Guests: Dr. Po S. Chung, Chinese University HK; Martin… Internet Archive Computer Bowl VI - Part 2 1994 · TV · Subtitles The conclusion of the sixth annual Computer Bowl trivia game between high tech types from the east coast and the west coast. This was the All Star edition… Internet Archive Buying A New Computer - Arabic TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. Consumer advice on how to buy a new computer. Features tips from Andrew Reinhardt of BYTE, Wendy Taylor of PC… Internet Archive Technology and the Church, CCN Special Part Three 2001 · TV · Subtitles In our final installment of our three part series on technology and the church, we continue to tell you about how churches, other non-profits or community… Internet Archive Digital Living Room 2000 Part 2 2000 · TV · Subtitles We conclude our look at the digital future in Computer Chronicle's coverage of the Digital Living Room Conference from Laguna Niguel, California. Internet Archive Computers in Sports 1985 · TV · Subtitles From the dugout to the training room to the dining room, coaches and players and turning to computers to improve performance. Guests: Steve Boros, Oakland A's… Internet Archive Fixing Your PC 1999 · TV · 28 h 46 min · Subtitles A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software. Featured guests include Ron White, author of How Computers Work, Peter Coffee,… Internet Archive Tax Software - Arabic TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. For some people, tax preparation software was reason enough to buy their first personal computer. This program… Internet Archive Internet Showcase Special Part 2 2000 · TV · Subtitles Highlights of the Internet Showcase conference produced by Upside magazine. Shot on location in Palm Springs, California. Featured guests include ABC's Sam… Internet Archive RAM Resident Software 1986 · TV · Subtitles A look at new software programs that reside in RAM and are always ready but may conflict with each other. Guests: David Whitney, Access Learning Tech; Dale… Internet Archive Finding a Job Online 2001 · TV · Subtitles 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… Internet Archive Computer Bowl Special 1995 - Arabic 1995 · TV · Subtitles Arabic subtitled version of this program. Technology leaders from the East and West coasts go at it in the seventh annual Computer Bowl, a quiz show designed… Internet Archive Best of Comdex 1996 1996 · TV · Subtitles A look at the best new products introduced at the annual COMDEX computer trade show in Las Vegas. Demonstrations include the ATI All-in-Wonder video card;…