For the television, all of the controls that you'd find on a regular TV remote control appear on his computer screen.

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Like most home protection systems, Scout offers remote control and monitoring via computer or mobile device, but the big draw here is its aesthetically pleasing equipment and simplified installation process.

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Even the simple act of replacing batteries in the TV remote control or mouse on the computer, or changing a light bulb can be impossible and incredibly frustrating for them.

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Backdoor.breut attempts to give the hacker remote control of the victim's computer, according to the analysis.

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Microsoft's FreeStyle platform lets PC-makers ship a computer with a TV tuner, TV-recording software and a remote control.

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The cars have no human driver and no remote control system - everything from sensors to navigation is handled by an onboard computer.

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Diamond provides a 3-in-1 remote that features a keyboard, mouse and motion control, allowing you to use your television like a computer device or a game console.

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