It's not a new idea; a lot of other people have thought of it. Unfortunately, AFAIK it's not possible, and even if it were, the IR port on your notebook likely wouldn't be powerful enough to go beyond ...
Linux Infrared Remote Control (LIRC) allows you to use inexpensive hardware to control your Linux PC with a TV remote control. Why would you want to control your PC with a TV remote control? A number ...
Hi I'm having problems with my infrared remote. It doesn't work at all. I have an HP dv5000t notebook running media center edition and the expresscard remote control that goes with it. (Not a big, tv ...