Help me find a temporary stopgap for legacy software? [more inside]
posted by unvivid on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Help with programming a universal remote for cable with no cable box? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a good wireless locator kit that will let me tag various remotes, keys, etc. so I can find them by activating the locator and listening for a beep? [more inside]
posted by jcruelty on Aug 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Follow me here: I just bought a used 95 Honda Odyssey van that is almost identical to the 95 Honda van I already have, but nicer. I'm trying to get the keyless remote for the old Honda to work with the new old Honda. [more inside]
posted by wsg on Aug 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Shouldn't I be able to get "on-demand" wireless networks to WORK on my computer? Why can't I? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me set up this USB infrared receiver for my PC. The machine doesn't recognize it when I plug it in. [more inside]
posted by kjackelen05 on Jul 22, 2009 - 1 answer

How can I make UltraVNC server create a remote connection to a listening viewer on the same LAN, automatically at startup? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Jul 21, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the cheapest remote control option for our pcs? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Jul 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it possible (in Windows Vista Ultimate) to save remote desktop connections to the same computer but for different users? i.e. have icons in my quick launch menu which log me in with a click to user1 or user2? [more inside]
posted by Mokusatsu on Jun 30, 2009 - 7 answers

UltraVNC on Vista connecting to OSX is very very slow - is there anything faster? [more inside]
posted by jimjam on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Give me some ideas on some exotic and "remote" places to vacation. Remote as in, obscure, sparsely populated areas. I've already considered Greenland. Anything similar?
posted by Avenger on Jun 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Have AT&T U-verse installed and need help selecting the best RF remote control? What is the best RF remote for this type of setup? [more inside]
posted by jjcurtis on Jun 8, 2009 - 1 answer

What hardware should I use to build this networked universal remote? [more inside]
posted by unSane on May 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm accessing the Internet via a public wireless system with most or all ports blocked except port 80, and perhaps port 443. Mainly I want to do some ftp to my website, or perhaps a remote admin session on my home computer. How can I tunnel traffic through port 80? [more inside]
posted by diode on May 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I am looking for a commercial software package that allows me to perform REMOTE COMPUTING while on business trips. About every six months, I travel extensively and then there is a lull to my travels. I do not want to pay a monthly fee; yet I want a REMOTE SOFTWARE package that will perform seamlessly. I want, and I am willing to purchase, a good program that will allow me to connect to my home computer to perform various tasks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
posted by Mckoan1 on Apr 14, 2009 - 25 answers

Is there a website that will allow me to aggregate all my different email accounts and access them from one place? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Apr 6, 2009 - 21 answers

I want to remotely control (from 20-30 feet away) a Powerbook G4. The Griffin Air Click USB isn't working. [more inside]
posted by lockedroomguy on Feb 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Socotra. Djerba. Ascension. Recommend other remote, Africa-proximate getaways, please. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Feb 19, 2009 - 5 answers

I want a Bluetooth-enabled PDA to control (send arbitrary data to) a generic serial device using a serial-Bluetooth adapter. Has this software been written already or is it up to me? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Feb 6, 2009 - 3 answers

I have remote access to my work computer from any other computer via Citrix. Would I be able to access my work computer in the same manner from a T-Mobile G1 phone (or from any other similar cell phone)? [more inside]
posted by amro on Jan 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me figure out a CRM/Sync solution! I'm going crazy trying to figure out a good solution for a small firm; need to sync contacts, more inside... [more inside]
posted by vrdx on Jan 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Can I restart a Vista machine from another Vista machine on the same network? [more inside]
posted by miniape on Dec 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Can't seem to get this to work. iTunes sharing + iPhone remote - Mac Book Pro works, Xp doesn't; same network. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by filmgeek on Dec 30, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I reinstall Windows onto an old Toshiba Portege 7010CT with no external drives? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Dec 21, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there a blackberry application that will allow me to use my phone as an iTunes remote? [more inside]
posted by pennstatephil on Dec 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Are there still any easy-to-configure remote assistance solutions where the non-technical end user is on Windows 98? Small sums of money may be available, but free preferred. [more inside]
posted by galaksit on Nov 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a way to share status information between two Macs wirelessly? I'd like to, for instance, monitor on one machine how much time is left on a DVD playing in the other. [more inside]
posted by one_bean on Nov 1, 2008 - 7 answers

How would I get my Apple remote that came with my white MacBook to control my Bose Sounddock? [more inside]
posted by alitorbati on Oct 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Longshot car remote programming assistance? 05 Dodge Durango... [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Oct 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a good remote control to scan through images in a windows image slideshow? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Oct 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it possible to remotely reset a router from my Mac that is connected to it? [more inside]
posted by segatakai on Oct 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there an easy way to use my laptop's IR port to control my TV? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper on Oct 8, 2008 - 5 answers

What options do I have to fetch content from other websites for display on my own? [more inside]
posted by steppe on Oct 3, 2008 - 9 answers

My internet security cameras only work on the ISP I subscribe to and not on another ISP. [more inside]
posted by bob749 on Oct 1, 2008 - 5 answers

On American TV drama shows I have noticed that TV remotes make an audible click when a button is pressed by one of the actors. Living in the UK, I have never heard/seen this in real life. Do all American TV remotes click? Or is this just a dramatic device? UK TV remotes do not click. Why?
posted by JtJ on Sep 29, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I get a small generator for a cabin? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Sep 21, 2008 - 16 answers

I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work? [more inside]
posted by SarahM on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I would like to rent a server in another country. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by daveyt on Sep 11, 2008 - 6 answers

bluetooth headset as PC presenter remote? requirements: inexpensive; two input buttons; work with some free software [more inside]
posted by nolnar on Aug 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Are there any free or low cost options for having a Remote Desktop tool for Windows Vista Home Premium? [more inside]
posted by randomthoughts on Aug 21, 2008 - 13 answers

I have a three person Mac OS X office where we need to have remote access to about 4GB of files. I have looked around extensively for a solution and so far have not found an acceptable one. We have tried to use Back to my Mac and Apple Remote Desktop but the other two users are not that technically adept and it seem too complicated for them. Out problem is further complicated by the fact that we sometimes access the same files, so we can have version problems as well. Back to my Mac has never worked period. Could I use Amazon S3 storage? And manage with Subversion or Git? Are there reasonable clients for Subversion and Git. Drobo with network card seem over the top and too costly. Having the files on the cloud would be a perfect solution, however a local solution that could be accessed from anywhere will work as well. To further complicate we are thinking of having one person access via PC.
posted by thinktwice on Aug 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Help us find a replacement remote for a TV/DVD combo, or else a good universal remote with an eject button! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I have some Internet work that depends on me accessing the Internet from the UK as it involves location-specific search engine results. That's no problem whilst I'm here in London but shortly I'll be making a trip to Asia and would like to carry on working while there. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo on Jul 15, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommend a good tool to remotely backup/synchronize large folders to my home NAS. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Jun 18, 2008 - 7 answers

how can i use my apple remote in parallels? [more inside]
posted by camdan on May 26, 2008 - 2 answers

VPNFilter: I like my home network, but I want to access it outside of my home. How do I set up my WRT54GL running DD-WRT v23 SP2 to do that? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Apr 21, 2008 - 11 answers

What is the best way to remote desktop into OS X 10.4 from a Windows Server 2003 AD environment? [more inside]
posted by GS1977 on Apr 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me land my first web dev contract! [more inside]
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions on Mar 31, 2008 - 5 answers

I need to make an oral presentation with slides (preferably PowerPoint) to a small audience (about 15) in a room in a neighboring country. What is the best way to achieve this requiring minimum effort on their end? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Remote desktop server ITZ on a Mac [more inside]
posted by cg2 on Mar 6, 2008 - 1 answer