# Pc Computing on The No Agenda Show Pc Computing comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to March 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – March 2025 - **Related topics:** [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Pc Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [Aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), [Apple Macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-macintosh.md), [April Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), [Code.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-org.md), [Comedy Central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [Computer Mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-mouse.md), [Computer Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### AARP Magazine, John C. Dvorak April Fools Classic - **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-16 - **Time:** 2:29:56–2:31:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/aarp-magazine-john-c-dvorak-april-fools-classic.md AARP Magazine recently featured a 1994 April Fools' gag written by John C. Dvorak for PC Computing. The column claimed a non-existent Senate bill would prohibit intoxicated people from using the "information superhighway." The prank was so convincing at the time that Senator Pat Leahy's office received significant public backlash. Keywords: [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md), [april fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), [pat leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-leahy.md), information superhighway ### ChatGPT-4 John C. Dvorak Profile, Mouse Skepticism - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 1:54:31–2:01:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/chatgpt-4-john-c-dvorak-profile-mouse-skepticism.md ChatGPT-4 provides a generally accurate profile of John C. Dvorak's career at PC Magazine but fails to mention his 15-year history in podcasting. The AI also hallucinates a nuanced evolution of Dvorak's views on the computer mouse, claiming he now sees it as a tool for video editing. The segment highlights the AI's tendency to smooth over controversial history with generic accolades. Keywords: chatgpt-4, [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [computer mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-mouse.md), tech skepticism ### Loma Prieta Earthquake Legacy, Harmonic Vibration Weapons - **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 6:56–9:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/loma-prieta-earthquake-legacy-harmonic-vibration-weapons.md The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left a lasting psychological impact on residents and professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area, including staff at PC Computing. Discussion turned to the "low note" or ground loop resonance felt during major quakes, which some claim is similar to harmonic vibration frequencies developed for sonic weaponry. Keywords: [loma prieta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loma-prieta.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md), 1989 earthquake, harmonic vibration, [sonic weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonic-weapons.md) ### Bettendorf Iowa, Google Fiber Privacy, MILF Photo Submission - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 56:07–59:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/bettendorf-iowa-google-fiber-privacy-milf-photo-submission.md A donation from Bettendorf, Iowa, prompts a discussion about the town's history and its municipal gigabit Ethernet. Dvorak recalls an April Fool's column he wrote about Sioux City changing its name to Gateway City. The hosts also discuss the privacy implications of "free" Google Fiber in Austin and acknowledge a photo submission from a listener's wife. Keywords: bettendorf iowa, [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [sioux city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sioux-city.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md), [milf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milf.md) ### STEM Education, Code.org Criticism - **Episode:** [578: Blast Wave Accelerator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-29 - **Time:** 1:26:50–1:28:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator/chapter/stem-education-code-org-criticism.md An article in PC Magazine argues that initiatives like Code.org are primarily designed to sell more hardware to schools rather than improve education. Critics suggest that the American curriculum is being "dumbed down" while students remain unable to perform basic geography. The focus on coding is seen as a distraction from declining test scores in science, technology, engineering, and math. Keywords: [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [code.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-org.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### John Hodgman, Emmy Awards Production Values - **Episode:** [135: Google Wave Invite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-01 - **Time:** 9:29–11:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/john-hodgman-emmy-awards-production-values.md The production values of the Emmy telecast are reviewed, focusing on the snarky voiceover commentary provided by John Hodgman. 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