I haven’t yet upgraded to using a single, universal remote-control unit to manage the diverse electronic products in my “media center.” That fancy designation is very misleading, as the room includes ...

Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...

The new hotness in consumer electronics might be RF remotes based on protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy, but there’s still plenty of life left in the classic infrared remote. Especially with projects ...