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Remote Dis-Harmony

Josh Zyber — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:00:50 +0000

I’ve used Harmony universal remote controls for years. As much as I greatly appreciate their broad range of device support, sometimes I find the limitations of Harmony’s programming options extremely frustrating. Some background: I have a couple of different Harmony units in use right now. For a physical remote, I still favor the older Harmony...

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Alexa, Turn on My Home Theater

Josh Zyber — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:00:33 +0000

As if the act of reaching for a remote control were just too much of burden, I’ve now added the ability to control my home theater by voice command. It’s a neat parlor trick, but will the function really prove useful? When I was a kid, my family’s living room TV was connected to a...

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Weekend Roundtable: Treat Yo Self

Josh Zyber — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:00:21 +0000

In theory, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the countless other retail sales you’ve been bombarded with recently are supposed to be the time to buy holiday gifts for friends and family. Be honest, though. You actually bought stuff for yourself, didn’t you? This week’s Roundtable is a bit of a confessional. What presents have you...

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