June 24, 2026

SofaBaton U3 Bluetooth Remote Control Review: 1 Remote, Finally Done Right
I tested the SofaBaton U3 Bluetooth universal remote in my bedroom for weeks, replacing my old U2. It controls up to 30 devices via IR, Bluetooth, and RF, has a bright 2.4-inch LCD, and lasts up to three weeks on a charge. Here's my full review, including the optional charging dock.
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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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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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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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January 10, 2007

Apple Front Row, Griffin AirclickUSB and Griffin Proxi – Triple Play
Back in mid-November, 2006, I wrote up how to get Apple's Front Row to work on older macs using a program and instructions outlined on AndrewEscobar.com. The only disadvantage to the "hack" was that it didn't magically have a remote control materialize out of the air after installation. The way that I left it on my previous post, I wanted…
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