PC ARTICLES INDEX (PART A) VOLUME IIII ISSUES 1-5 ARTICLE TITLE DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE V IS PAG More Than Pretty Pictures Guest Edit: PC generated business 4 01 91 graphics--no one package fills everone's needs Hard Disk Housekeeping Storage: clearing out duplicate and 4 01 105 unnecessary, old programs. Key Forces That Will Shape the Changes computers will bring to the 4 01 116 World of Computing way people live and work in the next decade. Other Voices, Other Futures Changes computers will bring:people 4 01 133 in diverse areas match forecasts w/W. Frank. The Best of 1984, and Some of New PC products of 1984: the best & 4 01 139 the Worst worst (Editor's Choice) Graphics That Dress for Success Business presentation graphics: 4 01 164 ExecuVision, HyperGraphics & EnerGraphics. Charting Your Course on the PC Business presentation graphics: 4 01 177 different packages applied to different needs. PC Systems for Pie Chart Business presentation graphics: 3 4 01 187 Picassos software packages produce quality art graphics Samurai Image Processor Samurai produces quality slides of 4 01 199 computer graphics quickly & cheaply. PC Graphics Challenge the Mighty Cray supercomputer graphics 4 01 205 Cray compared to PC graphic capabilities. Shuttle Radar and PCs Map the Mapping the earth with the use of 4 01 213 Earth the Space Shuttle and PC-XTs. Zooming in for a Closer Look Excelerator: designs and documents 4 01 221 complex interdependent systems. Screenbusters Touch screens & touch pens: input 4 01 237 devices that bypass the keyboard. Eek! A Mouse for the PC Mice: how a mouse interface with 4 01 251 word processing programs affects input. Checkerboard Challenge Games: Gramps: The Checker 4 01 263 Champion, Sargon III. PC Graphics and Sound: Unlimited Graphics: 2 graphics books 4 01 271 Designs reviewed. Freehand Graphics Drawing programs: PC Paintbrush & 4 01 277 Dr. Halo offer MacPaint-like capabilities. For Doctors: Windows in the Doctor's Office Manager from IBM 4 01 281 Office reviewed. A PC Helps Fight Class-Action Class-action suits: PCs help 4 01 287 Suits process data (case history). Up in Smoke Fire protection: fire-fighting 4 01 293 chemicals that do less damage to PCs and data. Keyboard Codes Keyboard codes: understanding 4 01 331 complex character and scan codes. Let a Broker Do the Searching Information brokers: search on-line 4 01 354 databases for facts you need--for a price. Waiting for Quality Word Guest Edit: word processing market 4 02 85 Processing should come up with better software for PCs. A Serious Lap Computer at Last Portables: Data General One, a 4 02 101 full-function, PC compatible lap-size computer. Can We Talk? The Micro to mainframe communications: 4 02 108 Micro-to-Mainframe Connection links that make this possible. A Micro-Mainframe Primer Micro to mainframe communication: 4 02 114 primer on communication methods & applications The Async Link Micro to mainframe asynchronous 4 02 131 communications software links. Data by Satellite Satellites: pros & cons of these 4 02 140 communications carriers. When the Mini Plays Host IBM System/38 business-oriented 4 02 144 microcomputer links PCs to emulate mainframe. Bisync Comes of Age Bisync, communications protocol, 4 02 149 enables 2 machines to communicate. 3270 PC: All Things to All IBM 3270 PC review: is it an 4 02 157 Users? effective micro/mainframe link? PC Metamorphosis: 3270 Emulation 3270 emulation product transforms 4 02 169 PC into mainframe terminal. The Future of the Connection Micro-to-mainframe link is far from 4 02 179 perfect, but moving in the right direction. Mini Power for the PC ASYST data collection & analysis 4 02 186 software program for scientists & engineers. Organize Your Desk and Your PC Organize your desk: 4 02 204 calculator/apmt.book/phone directory/notepad with 4 programs Getting Wise with Solomon Price Waterhouse Reports: Solomon 4 02 218 accounting software review. The Hewlett-Packard 110:The Next Hewlett-Packard 110 PC portable 4 02 230 Step in Portables reviewed. The Plot Thickens Games: The Witness, Murder on the 4 02 245 Zirderneuf. Learning Through Games Learning programming through 4 02 251 computer games: two books reviewed. Real Investments: Gaining the Real estate software packages for 4 02 259 Edge the real estate business professional (Part 1) A Calculating Tool HP-PC Programmable Scientific 4 02 263 Calculator reviewed. Better Boilerplate for Small Legal Systems Software customizes 4 02 269 Firms legal documents for use with WordStar. Find It with MINET Minet, on-line medical database 4 02 273 accesses drug & info listing for 3,500 diseases. Parity Insurance Parity checking hazard: how to 4 02 309 avoid losing data without disabling this feature. A Frame of Reference Framework helps you organize 4 02 335 thoughts, outline work & write effectively. Software for One and All Generic software: the problems & 4 03 103 promise of software that runs on most machines. Local Area Networks Networks: introduction to network 4 03 114 issue. The Lay of the LANs Local Area Networks (LAN) 4 03 116 introduction and glossary of terms. Networks at Your Service Network servers: PCs that handle 4 03 125 commands, functions, speed & security of system The Novell Solution Novell network operating system: 4 03 131 leading the PC market for LAN software. An Inside Look at IBM's LAN IBM PC network preview: it's 4 03 136 features, trade-offs & performance. Looking Ahead at IBM's LAN IBM PC network preview: looks like 4 03 144 Software a winner because of reliability & ease of use Benchmarks for Network Ratings Network rating tests used in this 4 03 152 issue to judge LAN systems. LAN Speed Trials Network test results: how LANs 4 03 168 measure up in speed and productivity. Battle of the Network Stars Networks: detailed test results of 4 03 178 13 networks (performance, ease of use & cost) Try a Door, Not a Window DOORS program uses color & 4 03 273 monochrome displays together as coordinated windows. Real Estate Returns Real estate software packages for 4 03 287 the business professional (Part 2). Pharmaceutical Riches On-Line Pharmaceutical on-line database: 4 03 291 part of Knowledge Index's 8 medical databases. Legal Equalizers PC Law & Advanced Legal Software 4 03 299 manage financial side of small law offices. Remote Access with CTTY CTTY command lets you run your PC 4 03 337 from another's computer console. Long Live the Almighty Manual Guest Edit: manuals--nothing will 4 04 89 render them completely obsolete. Full-Screen Output: Fast and Screen drivers for writing 4 04 105 Compatible information onto computer's display screen. Adapted for the Screen Video graphics adapter boards: 4 04 116 their capabilities. Video Board Reviews Video adapter boards: 25 video 4 04 121 graphic boards reviewed. Video Wizardry with PC-EYE PC-EYE video expansion board turns 4 04 173 PC into a picture machine. The C-77 Video Mix-up C-77 Video Mixer merges video 4 04 186 images & text on one screen. Getting on the Air TV broadcast images: producing 4 04 190 video images using Color/Graphics Adapter. The PC Pied Piper of North Catholic priest shares love of PC 4 04 196 Dallas with his parish. Accounting for Individual Tastes Price Waterhouse: Rags to Riches 4 04 200 accounting program for small businesses. Enable Does It Right Enable software combines word 4 04 209 proc/spreadsheet/graphics/database & telecomm. 2010: A PC Odyssey Filmmakers use PC to produce 4 04 216 special effects for major motion pictures. A Microcomputer Crossword Crossword for microcomputer 4 04 226 users--test your knowledge. Oxford Goes On-Line Oxford English Dictionary to go 4 04 233 on-line at the end of the decade. Strategic Moves Games: Baron, Computer Diplomacy. 4 04 241 REDirecting Your Files Moving files from one directory to 4 04 245 another without using Copy or Erase. PC Clinical Testing Clinical Research System integ. 4 04 263 pkg.:statistical analysis from patient profiles. Modeling with 1-2-3: The RAND Financial modeling from your 4 04 269 Command spreadsheet--using Lotus 1-2-3 RAND function. Legal Connections Telecommunications for the law 4 04 273 office: attorneys share information & services. Hyped-Up Authoring HyperGraphics, a versatile 4 04 277 authoring system. Peering into the PC's Brain: Assembly language programming--2 4 04 327 Assembly Language new primers. Throw Out Your Index Cards Editing system used instead of 4 04 331 index cards to take notes, keep files,build data. Here's My Beef Guest Edit: Advertising 4 05 90 campaigns--computer companies underestimate consumer. Screen Drivers and Output Screen drivers create quick display 4 05 101 screen output. Personal Computers Speak for Speech synthesis introduction. 4 05 113 Themselves The Voice of the '80s Speech synthesis boards from Tecmar 4 05 114 & VYNET capabilities reviewed. When You Talk, Your PC Listens Speech recognition boards reviewed: 4 05 122 the voice as an alternate input device. The PC-Telephone Connection Telephone-related hardware/software 4 05 133 to enhance PC/phone/user communication. Talking Software for the Handicapped users: hardware turns 4 05 148 Visually Impaired PC into talking terminal for blind PC users. Speaking Your Mind with MicroVox MicroVox hardware: for building 4 05 157 your own speech synthesizer, cheaply. Fiber Optics Light Up Networks Fiber optics in telecommunications 4 05 169 and PC applications. SPSS Arrives on the PC Statistical Package for the Social 4 05 191 Services, now available for PC-XT. Control Your PC from Anywhere Telecommunications: CTTY command 4 05 198 with CTTY lets you access your PC from any terminal. Cleaning Up C with Windows Mark Williams Co. C compiler 4 05 206 includes excellent C language debugger. Cleaning Up C with Windows Statistical packages: SYSTAT & 4 05 206 EPISTAT reviewed. New Ways to Kill BASIC Bugs Debugging programs for BASIC, 4 05 216 Active Trace & BASIC Development System, reviewed. Structuring Data As You Like It DayFlo database mgmt. program 4 05 227 with DayFlo structures data in a freer, less rigid form. The Great Printer Swap Printers, attaching two to PC: 4 05 241 switch betw. high-speed drafts & letter quality. A Line on Investments: Knowing Investment analysis using 4 05 241 the Value Value/Screen. Instant Wordplay Games: Word Challenge, Monty Plays 4 05 249 Scrabble. Manage Your Accounts with PFS PFS software package--used by 4 05 279 salesman to organize accounts. Clinical Uses for Spreadsheets Integrated business programs, like 4 05 283 Lotus 1-2-3, have clinical applications too. Making Inroads at the Ivory IBM's generous equipment grants to 4 05 287 Tower Ivy League schools raise ethical questions. Software Sorting Software guides (2) reviewed. 4 05 341 The Urge to Merge Merge files--expanding PC-TALK 4 05 345 III's capabilities.