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===Original programming=== *''AudioFile'' β a weekly program that focused on technology's increasing role in the music industry.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010602213949/http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |title=Television Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=June 2, 2001 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''[[Big Thinkers (TV series)|Big Thinkers]]'' β a weekly interactive program that conducted interviews with the technology industry's visionaries.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1>{{cite web |url=http://www5.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0%2C3851%2C2123574%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990930205230/http://www5.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0,3851,2123574,00.html |title=Program Descriptions |publisher=ZDTV |archive-date=September 30, 1999 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=ZDTVShows2>{{cite web |url=http://www3.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0%2C3851%2C2123574%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000611015327/http://www3.zdnet.com:80/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0,3851,2123574,00.html |title=Program Descriptions |publisher=ZDTV |archive-date=June 11, 2000 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=TechTVShows2>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/chkpt/nav1171051401/http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031019154615/http://www.techtv.com/chkpt/nav1171051401/http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |title=TV Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=October 19, 2003 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Call for Help'' β a prime-time interactive program in which viewers could call, email or netcam for assistance in solving computer problems.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=TechTVShows2/> *''Computer Shopper'' β a weekly program that provided information about computer hardware and software products and how to buy them intelligently.<ref name=ZDTVShows1/> *''CyberCrime'' β a weekly program that investigated dangers to computer users such as fraud, hacking, viruses, cybersex crimes, and invasions of privacy.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=TechTVShows2/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www3.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0%2C3851%2C2123574%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000411132700/http://www3.zdnet.com:80/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0,3851,2123574,00.html |title=Program Descriptions |publisher=ZDTV |archive-date=April 11, 2000 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Digital Avenue'' β a prime-time program in which manufacturers presented in-depth demonstrations of their latest products.<ref name=ZDTVShows1/> *''Eye Drops'' β a weekly showcase of computer-animated shorts.<ref name=April2002>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020405135758/http://www.techtv.com:80/tvshows/ |title=TV Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=April 5, 2002 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''[[Fresh Gear]]'' β a weekly program that reviewed technological gadgets.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=TechTVShows2/> *''[[Internet Tonight]]'' β a prime-time program that showcased people and personalities who specialized in the Internet.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/> *''Invent This!'' β a weekly prime-time program that showcased inventors.<ref name=TechTVShows2/> *''Microsoft Insider Live'' β a pair of special live events that aired on October 5 and November 2, 2002. Each event was an interactive broadcast that showcased five new products from Microsoft. The event offered product demos, giveaways and an insider look at Microsoft Research & Development.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/specialevent/story/0%2C23350%2C3397106%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021002103529/http://www.techtv.com/specialevent/story/0,23350,3397106,00.html |title=Welcome to ''Microsoft Insider Live'' |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=October 2, 2002 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''The Money Machine'' β a daytime program that gave expert financial advice concerning computers and the Internet.<ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/> *''Nerd Nation'' β a weekly prime-time program that focused on nerd sub-cultures.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040214225558/http://www.techtv.com:80/tvshows/ |title=TV Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=February 14, 2004 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Performance'' β a weekly program that covered technology's role in the world of sports.<ref name=June2003>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030604195902/http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |title=TV Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=June 4, 2003 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''[[The Screen Savers]]'' β a prime-time program that covered the latest computing products and demonstrated their effective use at home and the workplace.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=TechTVShows2/> *''Secret, Strange & True'' β a weekly program that focused on bio-technology.<ref name=October2002>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021015000001/http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |title=TV Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=October 15, 2002 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Silicon Spin'' β an interactive prime-time program in which computing industry leaders discussed current technology events and featured viewer commentary through email, chat, and videophone.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/> *''The Tech of:'' β a weekly prime-time program that focused on the workings of technology used in everyday life.<ref name=April2002/> *''TechLive'' β formerly ZDTV News (1998β2000) and TechTV News (2000β2001); a bi-daily news program that covered current events of the technology industry.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=TechTVShows2/> *''The Technotainment Zone'' β a weekly morning program in which [[Best Buy]] customers discussed the convergence of the technology and entertainment industries and how Best Buy could help get them the most that both industries had to offer.<ref name=October2002/> *''Titans of Tech'' β a weekly series of biographies that profiled figures in the technology industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/tvshows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010914224624/http://www.techtv.com:80/tvshows/ |title=Television Shows |publisher=TechTV |archive-date=September 14, 2001 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Unscrewed with Martin Sargent'' β a daily showcase of "the darker, funnier, sexier world of technology and the Internet".<ref name=June2003/> *''Wired for Sex'' β a weekly prime-time program that focused on technology's role in human sexuality.<ref name=June2003/> *''Working the Web'' β a weekly program that provided information, advice, and resources for entrepreneurs and emerging companies to set up businesses on the Internet.<ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0%2C3851%2C2123574%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000302153421/http://www.zdnet.com:80/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0,3851,2123574,00.html |title=Program Descriptions |publisher=ZDTV |archive-date=March 2, 2000 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''[[Xplay|X-Play]]'' β formerly ''GameSpot TV'' (1998β2001) and ''Extended Play'' (2001β2003); a weekly program that provided reviews, tips and tricks, and previews for contemporary video games.<ref name=TechTVTelevision1/><ref name=ZDTVShows1/><ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref name=June2003/> *''You Made It'' β a program that showcased homemade netcam videos.<ref name=ZDTVShows2/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www4.zdnet.com/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0%2C3851%2C2123574%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000503221504/http://www4.zdnet.com:80/zdtv/zdtvguide/programdescriptions/story/0,3851,2123574,00.html |title=Program Descriptions |publisher=ZDTV |archive-date=May 3, 2000 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Zip File'' β an abridged selection of ZDTV's other programs hosted by animated characters Dash and Tilde.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/1999/04/zdtv/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221102059/https://www.wired.com/1999/04/zdtv/ |title=You-Gotta-Be-Kidding TV |last=Brekke |first=Dan |website=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |publisher=[[CondΓ© Nast]] |date=April 1, 1999 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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