Re: PC remote control of Tv

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

I haven't tried this so I don't know how easy it is to install/setup. It
supports USB UIRT.

     http://www.wdpsoftware.com./

"Diane Huberty" <liveletdie@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>I recently got a new computer with Vista and Girder stopped working. I
>downloaded Girder5 Beta, supposedly "Vista-ble", but it is a nightmare for a
>non-geek. Setting up Girder3 was challenging enough. I don't want to deal
>with the lousy instructions for the beta or Girder4. Does anyone have
>suggestions for a SIMPLE program to use with my USB UIRT to control my
>television from my computer?  I am a quadriplegic and can't use a standard
>remote but can use a mouse. I have X-10 for controlling lights etc. from my
>computer and I have no need for cameras, scheduled automation, controlling
>computer programs, burglar alarms or spying on the neighbors. All I need is
>to turn the TV on and change channels using ny mouse. (I don't want to use
>my computer as a TV though. Nothing that riveting on that I don't want to
>work on my computer while watching TV.) Any suggestions will be greatly
>appreciated!