I have played with the use of remote controls for the computer. There are times when i want to do some simple action without having to be at the computer. For example I may want to start or stop a movie from playing. Another task would be that of controlling a powerpoint presentation.
I have a Microsoft Media Player remote control and then another one for a tv-tuner adapter for the computer. But now there also are software programs that allow you to use a cell phone, especially the Androidus mobilus family, to control the Windows computer. I sort of like the features of the version at www.pcremoteserver.com. I still have to try it out some more. But this one is nice since it isn't tied to a particular product (such as happens with the GOM Remote). So this pcremoteserver version can control the mouse cursor or can be used for typing to the computer (which is helpful for small amounts of text -- and maybe a cut and paste from notes stored in your phone).
I forgot that this will display the computer's screen --which is sort of nice -- except the screen is so small it is hard to see much on my phone.
Another nice feature is that this works on wi-fi such that the remote doesn't have to be pointed at a Infrared sensor. The website also talked about adding internet access.
I have a Microsoft Media Player remote control and then another one for a tv-tuner adapter for the computer. But now there also are software programs that allow you to use a cell phone, especially the Androidus mobilus family, to control the Windows computer. I sort of like the features of the version at www.pcremoteserver.com. I still have to try it out some more. But this one is nice since it isn't tied to a particular product (such as happens with the GOM Remote). So this pcremoteserver version can control the mouse cursor or can be used for typing to the computer (which is helpful for small amounts of text -- and maybe a cut and paste from notes stored in your phone).
I forgot that this will display the computer's screen --which is sort of nice -- except the screen is so small it is hard to see much on my phone.
Another nice feature is that this works on wi-fi such that the remote doesn't have to be pointed at a Infrared sensor. The website also talked about adding internet access.
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