Family Computing (December 1983)
Family Computing was a relatively short-lived multi-format computer magazine from the early 1980s. There were a bunch like it but most didn't survive long. It seems magazines dedicated to one particular computer did much better which I suppose makes sense since most people probably didn't have multiple computers of different types. The December 1983 issue of Family Computing includes: Features
- A No-Hassle Way to Shop? - Beat the crowds and save money to boot just by pounding on your computer keys - with the right connection.
- The Layman's Guide to Word Processing - Best-selling author McWilliams makes even rank beginner understand why word processing has become such a popular computer application for home use.
- A Young Girl's Fantasy Turns to Fortune - Adventure game designer Roberta Williams turned her talents for storytelling into successful software packages published by the company she heads with her husband, Ken.
- Buyer's Guide to Joysticks, Paddles, And Track-Balls - All you need to know to choose the right hand controller for you and your computer.
- Automatic Pilot - Four homeowners, who've turned science fiction into fact with easy-to-install home-controlling equipment, may be part of a wave of the future.
- How to Make Your Own Computer Cover for Just a Few Dollars - It takes just a small investment of time and money - and a little sewing skill - to protect your computer.
- Things Computer Salespeople Seldom Tell You - Asking the right questions when you buy a computer can save you hours of frustration and rage - and a bundle of money.
- What's A Computer? - California kids have some offbeat answers.
- Games For Two...Or Ten - A selection of games guaranteed to gather crowds of players around the computer.
- 10 Gifts Your Computer Wants For Christmas - If your computer makes life easier for you, don't forget to return the favor - it's sure to pay off for you as well.
- How People and Machines Can Work in Harmony - Part two of a special report on ergonomics.
- The Programmer - For enthusiasts of all levels.
- Holiday Programs - Trim you electronic tree to music, make your own personalized wrapping paper, and divvy up holiday chores with programs for Apple, Atari, Commodore 64 and VIC-20, IBM, TI, Timex, and TRS-80 computers.
- Puzzle - Shopper Search: Finding Mom at the department store.
- Reader-Written Program - Writing letters in code - making your own character set.
- What's in Store - 14 pages of product announcements and reviews.
- New Hardware Announcements - The latest in the field: Atari's 1400XL, Timex's 2000, TRS-80's PC-4, Chalk Board's PowerPad, and more.
- Novelties and Notions - A compendium of computer-related items including disk punches, coloring books, calendars, computer printout greeting banners, and more.
- Software Guide - Quick takes on two dozen new and noteworthy programs.
- Software Reviews
- Book Reviews
- Editor's Note
- Behind the Screens - People, News, and Trends
- Home-School Connection - Take a lesson from teachers - choose educational software the way they do.
- Games - Giving games as gifts.
- Home Business - A successful home accountant.
- Computing Confidential - Addicted to computers.
- Computing Clinic - Questions from readers.
- Light Touch - The Man Who Bought Two Many Peripherals.
- Basic Booth - A monthly cartoon.
- The Primer - A multipart reference guide that appears each month.
- Advertiser's Index
- Sign Off - Avoiding the "Piano Lesson Syndrome."
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