Logitech 200 Universal Remote Control Fix

Have you ever been excited by a new piece of tech until your realized now you have another remote control to deal with? Do you feel like you need a Ph.D. to figure out how to switch from your cable, to your gaming console and back again? Ever see a house guests eyes glaze over as you try to explain to them the finger smashing gymnastics required to control the volume in your living room setup?

Several years ago I started using a universal remote (the Logitech Harmony 200) to simplify matters. It can control your TV, a cable box and a DVD player. Most importantly, it has a button to allow you to easily switch between one or the other. It worked flawlessly for several years when just the other day, it stopped working. At first, I thought it was dead batteries, but after putting in new ones, no joy. Then, I noticed the strangest thing. The TV, Cable, and DVD button along the top row were blinking green every few seconds. 

As it turned out, the problem was easily remedied. Somehow, the remote had unintentionally been put into "Safe mode." All I needed to do was reset it using the following EZPZ instructions.

1. Remove one battery

2. Hold onto the "2" button while putting back in the battery.

3. Test

I found the answer here on the Logitech community feed. Thank you kind sir!

Now what episode was I on?

Next post Saturday, 6:30 a.m.

Smile in 60 Seconds - Long Live the Transporter!

Rough week?

They say videos of cute puppies or kittens helps and I totally believe this. Smiling and laughter are very effective, too.

As for me, a funny commercial always puts a smile on my face. Hope this gives you a smile and a laugh, all in under 60 seconds.

Next post next Saturday, 6:30 a.m.

Greatness Doesn't Always Look Great

Within EVERY successful person, there is a hidden mediocrity and sometimes even, humiliation. However, successful people don't define or limit themselves by their weaknesses or hardships. For example, see if you can guess who this historical figure is!

Who am I?

As a youth, I suffered a concussion and ruptured a kidney while misjudging a jump off a bridge.

I nearly drowned in a Swiss lake.

I fell off horses several times.

While disembarking from a ship in India, I dislocated my shoulder.

While learning to fly, I crashed the plane.

I was hit by a car looking the wrong way while crossing New York's Fifth Avenue.

Who is this klutz?

Seems like a walking disaster. Could you take such a person seriously?

Would you follow this person into battle or take orders from them?

Could you ever imagine this person possessing gravitas? Or delivering inspirational speeches that stirred a nation and helped change the course of history?

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I am Winston Churchill and I can be clumsy.

P.S. None of these incidents seemed to have impacted Churchill's longevity. He lived until 90.