K-Power (March 1984)

in #retrocomputing7 years ago (edited)



http://megalextoria.blogspot.com/2018/01/k-power-march-1984-megalextoria.html

K-Power was a short-lived magazine by Scholastic oriented towards kids and teens but it had a lot of good content.

The March 1984 issue includes:

Features

  • Computer Camp-Out - Everything you always wanted to know about camps but were afraid to ask: Where's a hacker camp in your area, how to be a counselor and get financial aid.
  • Famous Hackers In History - The first computer wasn't the PC, it was the CC (Cave Computer).
  • Pinball Bounces Back - Some great computer software (with beeps, buzzers, and bounce) show that flippers are still flapping in living rooms everywhere.
  • Computer Rock & Scroll - A roundup of the latest music software for your computer. Plus, the Talking Heads talk music software.
  • Will Harvey & His Music Construction Set - Meet the creator of the most talked-about music software around.

Programming

  • Hacker Heaven - There's a program here for your computer.
  • Programs - Boooo-o, snore, or ha-ha. What kind of audience response will Your Comedy Debut get?
  • Pixel That! - Pick up the tricks of the computer art trade for your C 64.

Products

  • Screening Room - Software reviews, strategy, and the latest in new products.
  • Rating Game - Reviews and views on Murder by the Dozen, Major League Hockey, Repton, Murder on the Zinderneuf, and more.
  • Strategy - Aaaaargh! It's The Bilestoad!

Departments

  • Editor's Note
  • Compuzine - K-Power's computer-news mag.
  • Scrolling in Dough - It's breezy and warm for 18-year-old weatherman Lee Smith.
  • Silicon Alley - Ready for the hottest scoops from the Valley?
  • Dr. Kursor's Klinic - Which computers have music capabilities; how a light pen works.
  • K-Net - K-Power's network talks about the coming computer age.

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