April 27, 2025

Tired of Juggling Remotes? The Sofabaton U2 Universal Remote Might Be Your Answer (Review & Video)
In this review, I take a look at the Sofabaton U2 Universal Remote, a simple and affordable way to control up to 15 devices with one backlit remote. Easy setup, seamless switching, and a few fun surprises along the way.
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February 23, 2016

“Remote” Can Describe a lot: Distance, Control, Access & Viewing
The definition of "remote" has many meanings: remote control, remote access, remote viewing. Slingbox encompasses all of these definitions.
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October 7, 2015

A Single Remote for All A/V & Home Automation: Logitech Harmony Elite Review
Review of the Logitech Harmony Elite remote control which can control home entertainment and home automation devices.
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December 30, 2014

How to Reset the TeamViewer ID After Cloning a Mac
Recently, I set up a new MacBook Pro for my step-mom where I used Apple’s Migration Assistant to easily copy over all of her data, applications and preferences. One of the applications that I actually use on her machine is TeamViewer which is fanstanstic if you need to provide remote assistance to a Mac or PC (you can actually set up a…
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June 24, 2013

Wirelessly Control & Shoot your Canon or Nikon DSLR Remotely – iUSBportCamera Review
It seems like everyone is becoming a "professional" photographer, especially now that the technology-to-price ratio of DSLR cameras is getting truly amazing. While taking a photo really depends though on the mind's eye, the technology of the camera as a tool to capture that moment in time has made those moments even better. And there are accessories now for your…
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June 15, 2013

The Remote to Rule All Remotes – Logitech Harmony Ultimate
I'm not sure how much further Logitech can go with their Harmony universal remote line. With the new Logitech Harmony Ultimate out (which is a great Father's Day gift, by the way), I'm really curious what the next generation Harmony remote would bring. I'm thinking that it will have some sort of mind reading integration or something because the new…
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May 17, 2013

Remote, Programmatic Home Automation at its Best – the Belkin WeMo
Home Automation and Remote Controls are cool. Really cool. Think back to the days of The Clapper (which you can still buy, by the way). Clap on, clap off. We have come a long way though. Now we have Internet-connected gadgets, gizmos, appliances and devices, hopefully all designed to make our lives easier, safer or simply better. The Belkin WeMo…
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December 20, 2010

HighTechDad’s 2010 Gadget Roundup & Gift Guide
Better late than never I guess! Over the past year, I have tested out and reviewed a variety of gadgets and consumer electronic devices. Most of these were hand-picked for review purposes in that they are devices that, to me, looked really interesting and intriguing. Given that there are only a few days left for shopping, I realize that this…
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September 7, 2010

Giveaway & Review: Move All Your Remote Controls to the Logitech Harmony One!
I have long been an advocate and user of universal remote controls. I mean, who wants to have a drawer or table top full of remotes that you have to juggle around to control various devices. Nowadays, many remotes that you receive with a new TV or a cable box do have the ability to control a couple of other…
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January 13, 2010

Cast of Dads: Podcast #5 – “Guys Love Gadgets”
This episode of the "Cast of Dads" podcast was something near and dear to my heart…GADGETS! With CES 2010 having just finished, we decided that the theme for the podcast would be gadgets and technology. Jeff Sass provided some great insight having just gotten back from CES (I covered the show remotely) but we all weighed in with differing opinions…
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May 13, 2009

Throw Away Your Remotes and Get Just One: The Universal Remote Control R50
I have got an exercise for you. Go around your house and gather up all of the remote controls. I came up with about 15-20. I think that my family would fall apart without their remotes, so it is pretty bad for us to lose one. Also, we seem to have remotes for things that we no longer own. I…
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