There’s nothing quite as annoying as losing your TV remote. Decades ago, when remote controls were cutting edge, you would at least be able to use manual controls instead. But these have been ...

Compared to the olden days of television, where you could use just about any $5 remote control from Circuit City with your set, the remotes that come with smart devices like an Amazon Fire TV are a ...

Your smart TV remote is missing—again. Maybe it's stuck between cushions, lost in a pile of laundry, or simply vanished. Before frustration kicks in, try these simple solutions to control your smart ...

The Apple TV remote is easy to lose, but it’s harder to lose your phone — much less the Apple Watch strapped to your arm. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can use your iPhone (or even your ...

Controlling your Samsung TV is usually quite straightforward, thanks to the remote that comes with it. It includes a directional pad for navigating menus, volume controls, and even dedicated shortcut ...

Developers have come up with endlessly clever uses for interactive widgets. I love testing them all, but one type is beginning to stick more than others. It’s the widgets for apps that require quick ...