2008-08-29, 19:14
All,
I searched in vain (both on this forum and on Google,) for the existence of a device that would let me turn on a Windows computer with a remote control. I assumed that modern computer motherboards might have a wake on USB mode similar to wake on LAN, but I can't seem to find anything like this. I know, I know, call me lazy and tell me to walk over to my HTPC and press the power button, but it really would complete the home theater experience to be able to turn on & off my XBMC PC from the couch. This feature would put XBMC on a PC squarely above the new breed of media player appliances coming out from companies like Dlink and Linksys. Any input on this functionality would be appreciated!
I searched in vain (both on this forum and on Google,) for the existence of a device that would let me turn on a Windows computer with a remote control. I assumed that modern computer motherboards might have a wake on USB mode similar to wake on LAN, but I can't seem to find anything like this. I know, I know, call me lazy and tell me to walk over to my HTPC and press the power button, but it really would complete the home theater experience to be able to turn on & off my XBMC PC from the couch. This feature would put XBMC on a PC squarely above the new breed of media player appliances coming out from companies like Dlink and Linksys. Any input on this functionality would be appreciated!