Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

A universal remote is great for connecting multiple devices without needing multiple remotes, but if your GE remote isn't working it may need to be programed.

While cord-cutting has definitely had a major impact on the number of households with cable TV, there are still plenty of folks enjoying their favorite channels with coaxial and a set-top box. Cable ...

If you have one of the upper-tier versions of Windows (Pro, Enterprise), and fair to good computer/networking chops, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection is an excellent free option for accessing ...

There is a lot of free software that allows you to help anyone using remote access. Even though professional, the software allows you to use it as long as you use it for personal usage. We have ...

Business owners who use Sharp Aquos televisions when giving presentations can program the remote control supplied with the television to work with the peripheral devices connected to the TV, such as a ...

Fast and free, Chrome Remote Desktop is available on any operating system that supports the Chrome browser, including, of course, Chrome OS. It supports both unattended access and one-off screen ...

Designed for universal remote controllers, the VSOP98620 code learning IC from Vishay Intertechnology is compatible with all remote control data formats and simplifies the code learning process by ...

OS Requirements: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP or Mac OS X with Safari 1.0 1. The remote didn't turn on/off my Scientific Atlanta 8000HD DVR This problem was not as difficult as it seemed, partially due to ...

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