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The past few days were spent programming TV remotes!!! Who would have ever thought that it could be so difficult.

First, I ordered a second universal remote for the living room. I had used this remote for a long time at my parents house and it controlled everything I owned. It worked great, only I had some difficulty programming my DVR/Cable Box combo that I got from Cablevision. I went online and ordered a better remote with learning capabilities.

Playing around at the website, I realized that I could call OFA and they could update my remote over the phone, so after a 5 minute call, I got the original remote working. Figures, right?

So the new remote came in and it’s awesome! Aside from controlling my stereo and cablebox, it learns from other remotes. so I programmed it to work my projector too. Now, I only need one remote to work ALL the electronics in my house… Including my bedroom..

In case you want a cool remote, I recommend the following:

All in One URC-6131 (6-device, TiVo function buttons, $10)
All in One URC-6960 (Kameleon, 6-Device, Learning-able, $34)

I posted the pictures of my living room. Check em out.

Cablevision is great when it comes to needing A/V cables and things. On my way to work I picked up two 25 foot coax cables and a short cable as well as some RCA Audio-Video cables to hook up my TVs and stuff.

After work I met up with Ken and we booked over to Home Depot to pick up a few things I needed. I grabbed a case of Wire-ties, some adapters I needed, and some long extension cords.

I set up my computer desk and started to wire my network. I set up the projector (aimed and sized the display) and hooked up the TV/DVD to it.

I hooked up all my lights so that I can turn them on and off from the lightswitches!! What a concept.

It’s the 4th evening of my being in my new place. My brother came by to help me move some stuff and to check out the place. We brought over the rest of my computer equipment and the stuff I needed to mount the PC rack in the room. I mounted all my PCs in the rack and secured it so it won’t collapse under the weight. I need to pick up some A/V cables from Cablevision to finish hooking up my TV in here and the projector in the living room.

Once I finish some more up, I’ll take some pictures and post them on the site.

So tonight was Vince’s Bachelor party, No crazy debauchery unfortunately, but it was a blast playing Paintball for the first time. The kids working the paintball arena were great too. One of the Refs arranged for us to all stop firing and approach/surround Vince, and pelt him with paintballs. I managed to stay out of the line of fire and still came home with a few bruises on my back, chest, arms and even fairly close to some unmentionable areas. I can only imagine what vince is going to look like.