History of Computing Videos Hacker News Recommends — Page 3

documentary#2912

The KGB, the Computer, and Me (Complete)

GBPPR2

“It was really great, getting to hear it from Mr. Stoll's mouth directly.”

2 HN recommenders · 2016–2019

documentary#2932

The Computer Chronicles - Hypercard (1987)

The Computer Chronicles

“Years ago I stumbled on this (wonderfully dorky) episode of Computer Chronicles, that focuses on HyperCard”

1 HN recommenders · 2020–2025

explainer#2933

Why Sony's Beta Videotape System Failed--and failed hard (Part 1)

Technology Connections

“Here's a very good video going into details”

2 HN recommenders · 2022–2026

documentary#2982

General Magic (1080p) FULL DOCUMENTARY - History, Technology, Business

Gravitas Documentaries

“check out the documentary[0] on General Magic which Bill co-founded in 1990”

3 HN recommenders · 2023–2026

documentary#3002

Making of Second Reality / Future Crew

Mika Tuomi

“here’s some rare footage of the creation of the legendary demo”

2 HN recommenders · 2011–2024

documentary#3006

The Secret Life of the Radio - Remastered

tim hunkin

“awesome series, now freely/legally posted on YT”

2 HN recommenders · 2021–2024

demo#3014

The IBM 1401 mainframe runs "Edith"

CuriousMarc

“Marc's videos on restoring some old IBM hardware, that includes a good bit of the history that went into them”

2 HN recommenders · 2020–2023

interview#3023

Oral History of Gary Davidian, part 2 of 2

Computer History Museum

“There’s an interview with him in the Computer History Museum archive.”

2 HN recommenders · 2022–2025

documentary#3035

Commodore 64—25th Anniversary Celebration

Computer History Museum

“my favorite apple commodore exchange summing up the whole deal”

2 HN recommenders · 2012–2016

lecture#3088

Seminar with Alan Kay on Object Oriented Programming (VPRI 0246)

Yoshiki Ohshima (大島芳樹)

“Most Alan Kay's presentations I've seen were worth watching. Tons of great ideas in each.”

2 HN recommenders · 2017–2025

explainer#3093

MENACE: the pile of matchboxes which can learn

Stand-up Maths

“an amazing way to teach kids about this.”

2 HN recommenders · 2018–2026

other#3161

Ray Kurzweil on "I've Got a Secret"

Sidewinder77

“mind blown that kurzweil made programmed music in this presentation in 1965.”

2 HN recommenders · 2012–2016

demo#3182

SGI Indigo2: An $86,000 Workstation from 1995

LGR

“he did a great video on it”

2 HN recommenders · 2019–2024

tutorial#3198

Teletype Model 19 - Part 1: A Teletype Arrives for Restoration

CuriousMarc

“Well worth the watch.”

2 HN recommenders · 2019–2020

documentary#3227

Springboard: the secret history of the first real smartphone (Full Documentary)

The Verge

“Nice documentary about this with interviews”

3 HN recommenders · 2022–2025

interview#3270

Oral History of Chuck Peddle

Computer History Museum

“You might also like the Computer History Museum interview w/Bill Mensch”

2 HN recommenders · 2019–2024

demo#3329

The 3D-Printed Curta Calculator

Adam Savage’s Tested

“Adam unboxes his 3D-printed Curta on YouTube at”

2 HN recommenders · 2017–2025

explainer#3348

Why is Japan So Weak in Software?

Asianometry

“There's fantastic video in this from Asianometry”

2 HN recommenders · 2024–2026

documentary#3371

BBS the Documentary [Full HD]

L33T GUY

“BBS: The Documentary is covers a lot of what you’re asking about.”

2 HN recommenders · 2018–2026

demo#3387

Leap Technology

aamoviebb

“This is a fascinating view into Raskin's user interface concepts.”

2 HN recommenders · 2014–2026

demo#3414

Altair 8800 - Video #7.1 - Loading 4K BASIC with a Teletype

deramp5113

“There's a nice video here of a complete BASIC boot sequence”

2 HN recommenders · 2021–2024

documentary#3435

Speedy Cutover Service, SXS switching cutover to ESS filmed live at Glendale CA central office, 1984

AT&T Tech Channel

“Total downtime was just 47 seconds.”

2 HN recommenders · 2018–2025

lecture#3437

Capt. Grace Hopper on Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People (Part One, 1982)

National Security Agency

“it was gold, I love her sense of humor.”

2 HN recommenders · 2024–2026

documentary#3439

Quick Start, Episode 7: Crimes... And Felonies.

Cathode Ray Dude - CRD

“a brief history of quick boot operating systems and UEFI”

2 HN recommenders · 2024–2026

demo#3459

The IBM 1401 compiles and runs FORTRAN II

CuriousMarc

“A computer from 1959 (IBM 1401) at the Computer History Museum, compiling FORTRAN.”

2 HN recommenders · 2018–2021

demo#3475

Chain of Fools : Upgrading through every version of windows (HQ)

TheRasteri

“It's a sight to behold.”

2 HN recommenders · 2011–2021

explainer#3488

Hold music used to sound better. Here's why.

Tom Scott

“Tom Scott did a video on it.[0] It basically boils down to telephone switches starting to compress the audio.”

2 HN recommenders · 2018–2023

interview#3521

Micro Men - 10th Anniversary - With Chris Curry, Steve Furber and Hermann Hauser

The Centre for Computing History

“That drama is even more enjoyable the second time around with commentary from three of the Acorn team portrayed”

2 HN recommenders · 2020–2025

demo#3528

Megaprocessor Tour 1 - (fixed audio)

Megaprocessor

“A video tour is available on youtube, so we don't crush his website”

2 HN recommenders · 2016–2024

talk#3542

Steve Jobs rare footage conducting a presentation on 1980 (Insanely Great)

naji1234

“Here's another presentation he did in 1980 that shows he had these skills almost from the very beginning”

1 HN recommenders · 2012–2026

documentary#3546

Douglas Adams - Hyperland

UJ ObscureMedia

“I just discovered this amazing documentary about hypertext from 1990, written by Douglas Adams”

1 HN recommenders · 2016–2020

explainer#3548

An astonishing old calculator - Numberphile

Numberphile

“There is also a fantastic video where Cliff Stoll describes the Friden EC-132 calculator and shows off its acoustic delay line here”

1 HN recommenders · 2017–2023

demo#3596

Alternate Reality Kit by Randall Smith at Xerox PARC 1986 (VPRI-0131)

Yoshiki Ohshima (大島芳樹)

“here's a demo of something called "Alternate Reality Kit"[2] back in 1986. Brace yourselves.”

1 HN recommenders · 2018–2021

interview#3609

Where GREP Came From - Computerphile

Computerphile

“My favourite BWK video is about grep.”

1 HN recommenders · 2018–2020

documentary#3622

The CED: RCA's Very Late, Very Weird Video Gamble (Pt. 1)

Technology Connections

“is absolutely fascinating. The depth of research rivals any educational program on TV.”

1 HN recommenders · 2019–2025

interview#3627

Ted Nelson struggles with uncomprehending radio interviewer, 1979

TheTedNelson

“My favorite Ted Nelson interview”

1 HN recommenders · 2017–2024

talk#3655

The Computer Revolution Hasn't Happened Yet OOPSLA 97 Keynote (VPRI 0719)

Yoshiki Ohshima (大島芳樹)

“if you have never watched this talk completely at least once, give it a shot and you might be very surprised.”

1 HN recommenders · 2020–2026

interview#3661

Oral History of John Backus

Computer History Museum

“Hearing concepts explained by those who pioneered them really brings them home”

1 HN recommenders · 2019–2026

talk#3711

Seymour Cray's Only Surviving Talk: "Cray-1 Introduction" (1976, LANL)

UC Berkeley Events

“My favorite part is his description of the aluminum machining they had to invent in order to move the freon through the frame”

1 HN recommenders · 2016–2026

documentary#3714

Amiga Story | Nostalgia Nerd

Nostalgia Nerd

“I came across a wonderful documentary of the Amiga saga on Youtube”

1 HN recommenders · 2018–2022

explainer#3718

AT&T Archives: The Step-By-Step Switch

AT&T Tech Channel

“My favorite old explainer video, telephone switching (1951)”

1 HN recommenders · 2020–2023

talk#3720

Ted Nelson's Eulogy for Douglas Engelbart

Computer History Museum

“Ted Nelson's emotional and moving eulogy for his friend Douglas Engelbart.”

1 HN recommenders · 2018–2025

demo#3736

Amiga Boing Ball

amigang

“I remember what were the effective limits at these times and to me it still looks impressive.”

1 HN recommenders · 2016–2026

lecture#3743

The Lighthill debate on Artificial Intelligence: "The general purpose robot is a mirage"

Pierre-Yves Oudeyer

“Anyone interested in the History of AI can also watch the report being presented by Lighthill”

1 HN recommenders · 2019–2025

interview#3759

Grace Hopper on Letterman

TheLazlo101

“this seminal scene between the great, late Grace Hopper and David Letterman”

1 HN recommenders · 2016–2018

talk#3763

A Brief History of the BSD Fast Filesystem by Marshall Kirk McKusick

EuroBSDCon

“For more history, perhaps see "A Brief History of the BSD Fast Filesystem by Marshall Kirk McKusick"”

1 HN recommenders · 2020–2023

talk#3775

Steve Jobs Introduces the Macintosh

Computer History Museum

“The post-show is my favorite part[0]. It's just so personal. Almost feels like a meetup!”

1 HN recommenders · 2016–2024

demo#3786

Alto System Project: Larry Tesler demonstration of Gypsy

Computer History Museum

“In 2017 Tesler recorded a demo with the Computer History Museum on their restored Alto”

1 HN recommenders · 2021–2025