Comments on: Apple Remote Control Mischief: Why You Should Disable the Mac Remote

By: Henrik Cederblad

Henrik Cederblad — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:53:35 +0000

Reminds when I had a Palm Tungsten T3 and an IR app, “testing some “features” while visiting a large shopping center. Somehow, the TVs in the display windows started to go static or showing different channels.

By: Kanasty

Kanasty — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:24:03 +0000

I’ve been carrying my apple remote with me in my backpack over the past few years just for this very reason. Its a great prank, especially in a classroom with stadium style seating.

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:22:26 +0000

Most people don’t pair their remotes, good job thinking ahead!

By: Andreas

Andreas — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:49:59 +0000

And why again should I disable the remote? Mine is paired to my computer. I expected something real behind this lurid title.

By: baskus

baskus — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:49:26 +0000

Heh… I’m getting evil ideas about playing with one of these remotes at the university. Lot’s of people have macbooks and use them during lectures…

By: Crpi

Crpi — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:58:09 +0000

LOL never thought of this but it does work. I think the chances of this being a problem are low…

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:30:55 +0000

In my opinion, it’s pretty useless. The IR sensor must be at range, and for books, the arm of the user will obstruct it. So let’s not be paranoid. And being able to launch ten front rows at the same time kind of makes you feel like a conductor…