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jpom5

19 posts

Geek

#10997 24-Dec-2006 17:22

Hi there, I would love to be able to not just control my computer with my Tv Tuner remote that i have is there any programes i could use? Thanks oh and when my Tv tuner is is in the computer tray and i hold the mute button it actually turns my computer right off!!! Thanks and please help

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weblordpepe

460 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#56888 4-Jan-2007 16:37

I second that request. I have had great difficulty trying to get irDA to listen to a TV remote. Ive decided it can't be done. However having a TV remote act as a joystick would be so cool!!!

Especially since I have a wristwatch TV remote.

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