The Mother of all Remote Controls

If you’re looking for the a remote control with the highest Cool Factor, look no further than the diNovo Mini from Logitech.  This compact unit is similar to a T-Mobile Sidekick cell phone, except with the sole purpose of being a wireless keyboard and trackpad.  It works off Bluetooth and has a range of approximately [...]

November 23, 2008 • Tags:  • Posted in: Hardware, Media Center • No Comments

One Remote App to Rule them All

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate Remote Control app, your search is over: IOSpirit’s Remote Buddy software ($26) is your one-stop-shop for all things remote-related.

In a nutshell, Remote buddy is the middleman between your computer applications and the remote of your choice.  It supports a ridiculous variety of remote controls, including:

Apple Remote, iPhone, and iPod [...]

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Howto: Using the Wiimote as a Remote Control

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could use a Wii Remote from your Nintendo Wii as a remote control for your Mac?  Good news, now you can!  First, you’ll need a Nintendo Wii Remote.  These run about $40 online at places such as Newegg, but you can also find them locally at Toys R Us, [...]

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Mira, Mira on the Wall

Want to use the Apple Remote on your Hackintosh?

Twisted Melon has the solution: the Mantra IR Receiver for Mac ($20).  The Mantra is a receiver designed to work natively with the Apple Remote; it also supports universal remotes, such as the Logitech Harmony series (setup instructions are available on the Plex Wiki).

Although the Mantra receiver [...]

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ATI Remote Wonder Support

ATI makes several wireless Remote Controls in their Remote Wonder line.  The two main features are (1) they have multiple, programmable buttons and (2) the wireless signal is RF-based, which doesn’t require line-of-sight and works through walls.  This means it works great as a remote for iTunes, Front Row, and Plex.

 
Pictured are the ATI Remote [...]

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