For the past while we’ve been busy adding, updating and cleaning up our database of universal remote control programming manuals – in total there have been 313 brand new or significantly updated files, which brings our total collection to over 1,350 manuals covering an amazing 115 different brands! Read more...

URC has just released a major update for their Complete Control Program, starring a brand new web browser for the WiFi-enabled MX-6000, along with nearly 450 new 2-way modules and 300 new RS-232 modules to work with. A worthwhile update indeed! Read more...

Thanks to RC member BillFromGI I'm pleased to today present a current list of all Clear QAM digital cable channels that can be received on TWC's "Buffalo Suburban" cable system, which is supplied (at least) on Grand Island.

If you live in the area be sure to check it out to see what you could be watching for free!

Following the recent announcement and availability of the Harmony 900, Logitech has yet another new model up their sleeves: it’s the $149.95 Harmony 700, and it expands the One/900 series into the lower end of the pricing scale. Read more...

* OK, one string – you may have to learn something! Also be sure to check out the new MX-5000, KP-4000 and MRX-1. Read more...

An Emailed teaser promoting Monster's upcoming CEDIA 2009 releases includes a section detailing a new series of remote controls "geared for use with today's advanced home theater devices". Read more...

As it turns out, those who do not learn from history... still won't repeat it. Sony's new, cheaper, smaller, quieter and more efficient PlayStation 3 Slim has a lot of good things going for it, but a handy new infrared receiver isn't one of them. Read more...

If you caught our review last week of the Sony RM-VL610 learning universal remote control, then you’ll know that if you’re a DVR user and have $30 to spend it’s tough to find something better. But what if you only had a budget of $10? Today we look at the 4-device RM-V210 and big buttoned RM-EZ4 models. Read more...

Logitech has just announced the latest addition to their remote control family, the $400 Harmony 900, which is essentially a Harmony One with added RF capabilities. Logitech has also completely redesigned their RF system, which now uses “mini blasters”. Read more...

So what can you get for under $30? Today we review Sony's latest universal remote control, the RM-VL610, which offers control of 8 devices, has full infrared code learning, a dozen macros, plus an amazing 63 hard buttons. This just could be the best economical hard buttoned remote for DVR users! Read more...