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

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

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

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

How can I have the channel control on my television control a cable box (rather than the television be on channel 3 all the time). [more inside]
posted by ooklala on Dec 6, 2007 - 16 answers

I use VNC on computer A, 1680x1050 resolution, to control computer B, 1920x1080 resolution. This results in a lot of scrolling. Anyone know of a better solution that's also free or very cheap? [more inside]
posted by aerotive on Oct 17, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I determine which A/V component model numbers a universal remote covers before I buy it? [more inside]
posted by droplet on Oct 3, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a remote control solution for my PC. I find myself watching a lot of TV on my computer from my bed and I'd really like to be able to just click a button to turn off my monitor instead of having to get up and walk across the room. Yes, I'm that lazy.
posted by riz1 on Jan 31, 2007 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend a good remote control toy as a gift for a 9 year old? [more inside]
posted by Salmonberry on Nov 13, 2006 - 9 answers

Is there any universal remote control out there with add/delete channel buttons? [more inside]
posted by redhotchips on Oct 2, 2006 - 3 answers

Warning: Networking Geekery Ahead Once upon a time I was able to use VNC viewer (the binary executable, not the java viewer) on my work Windows XP PC to connect to VNC server on my home Windows XP PC via Port 443. This allowed me to view and control my home desktop in a window on my work PC and thereby do an end run around the restrictive web filter/firewall at work. It was slow, but it was still useable and reliable.

I stopped using it for a couple of weeks when I lost my USB key. I recently found it and tried my VNC connection again from work. It doesn't work now. [more inside]
posted by de void on Jun 2, 2006 - 15 answers

Where do I start in making a universal remote control? [more inside]
posted by apdato on Oct 15, 2005 - 10 answers

I have a Phillips DVD recorder (DVR75) and recently bought a Phillips DVD player (DVP630) which sits underneath the recorder. However,when I try to turn on the new player using the remote for it, it's turning on the recorder instead. Is there a simple way to fix this?
posted by gfrobe on Aug 21, 2005 - 9 answers

My TV remote control went dead. I replaced batteries, still not working. What else could be the cause, and any suggested fixes? I went out and bought a "universal" remote and it too didn't work.
posted by lometogo on Jun 1, 2005 - 6 answers