Re: PC remote control of Tv

[RickH <passport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 19, 2:26 pm, "Diane Huberty" <livelet...@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!

Please ask the tech support at smarthome.com I seem to think they have
a way to use your computer as a tv remote control, or can cobble
together a system that will work.  They are very responsive usually
within 24 hours.