PC Remote Controls

The Bottom Line: The Hercules Tunes Explorer Wireless lets you access your digital music library from across the room--but whether or not you find that useful is another issue.

Specs: Radio, PC multimedia

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Audio system, PC multimedia, Back-lit buttons, Color-coded buttons

The Bottom Line: The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, LD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, Plasma panel, PC multimedia, Satellite TV system, PIP function, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

The Bottom Line: We've seen no better way to add remote-control functionality to your current PC than SnapStream's inexpensive Firefly PC Remote.

Specs: Radio, PC multimedia

Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, VCR, Radio, CD player, DVD player, Game console, PC multimedia, Learning, LCD display, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function

Specs: Infrared, PC multimedia

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, LCD TV, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, CD recorder, Plasma panel, Personal computer, 33 ft, Learning, Sleep timer, Programmable, Macro function, Volume control, Battery level indicator, Multi-brand compatibility

Specs: Infrared, PC multimedia, 33 ft

Specs: Infrared, TV, CD player, DVD player, PC multimedia, Audio/video components, Learning, Multi-brand compatibility

Specs: Radio, Notebook, Personal computer, 30 ft, Built-in laser pointer