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How Do I Remotely Troubleshoot Someone Else's PC?
PC World Articles - August 20, 2008
I answer BobJam's question, originally posted on the Answer Line Forum, on remotely controlling his sister's PC to help her with a technical problem.
Circuits of the Basic TV and What They Do - Part 3
TechLore - June 9, 2008
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed many things: the standby power supply, main power supply, horizontal and vertical deflection circuits, degaussing, and tuners. In Part 3 of this series, we will discuss the IF (Intermediate Frequency), AG...
Universal Remotes: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
TechLore - February 13, 2008
If you’re one of the many people who are tired of having several remotes to run your entertainment system, you’ve probably been giving some thought to universal remote controls. Getting a universal remote will definitely save you some spa...
Sansa TakeTV: A First Look
TechLore - November 19, 2007
Looking for an easy way to take videos from your computer and watch them on your TV? There are certainly a variety of solutions to that problem available today, whether you decide to burn a DVD, build a media PC, or use one of the myriad of wireless ...
Fix Mom's PC From Your Home or Office
PC World Articles - August 20, 2007
Here's how to repair another system using remote control software.
Philips Holidays in June Event
Digital Trends Features - July 19, 2006
Philips Electronics in mid-June held their annual mid-year product review in which they showed off previously launched or upcoming consumer electronics and other products for the 2006 holiday season. Amongst the gaggle of portable media players, micr...
Gadget Freak: One Remote to Rule Them All
PC World Articles - May 24, 2006
Can one gizmo control every device in the house? The possibilities are remote.
Why I returned my Sony RM-AV3100 universal remote...
TechLore - June 14, 2005
Got the new TV. Love it. Got the new DirecTV receiver. Pretty much have it working the way I want it to.Got the Sony RM-AV3100 "Integrated Remote Commander". Not sure I'm keeping it.Here's what I'm thinking...It's universalIt's got codes for everythi...
Remote Control Thermostats
TechLore - June 9, 2005
While a thermostat may seem like a pretty mundane consumer electronics device, it was a great addition to my home theater. The thermostat in my family room is mounted on the same wall that my home theater system is on (TV, speakers, components, etc.)...
Control Your Lights With Your Home Theater Remote
TechLore - May 14, 2005
When I sit down to watch a movie or TV, I always forget to turn off the lights. In the past, this would require me to get up off of the couch, hit the switch, and sit back down again. Even worse, when an intermission was needed, I'd have to get up an...
Ask The Experts: Universal Remote Not Working TV
TechLore - April 11, 2005
Question: I have a Philips TV, model number PR1907X101, that will not operate from remote. I just bought universal remote and still no go. What can I do? Answer:The first thing to do is make sure the new universal remote has been properly programmed....
Ask The Experts: How Can I Access a Channel on My TV Without the Remote
TechLore - February 11, 2005
Question: Helllp! We have an older, portable Emerson tv that the kiddos use for PS2. The remote is missing. The channel was accidentally manually shifted from channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the tv needs to be on for the PS2 to work. Anyway, we can...
Dish Network satellite accessories: universal remote control
eCoustics Articles - January 11, 2005
Ask The Experts: Parental Lock is on, and the Original Remote is Broken
TechLore - January 1, 2005
Question: My RJTech RJ2400 DVD player has a "parental code" setting that is triggered by various DVDs, I guess R-rated ones. It was no problem at first, I would enter the code on the remote and I would be able to watch the DVD. But now the remote is ...
Hide Your A/V Components By Using an IR Repeater System
TechLore - December 14, 2004
One of the challenges when designing a home theater system is determining the location of the home theater components, such as a DVD player and stereo receiver. It is often incorrectly assumed that these components must be out in the open in a direct...

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