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How's this for a simple remote control?

Here's a simple mod that will make your remote control simple again.

by John Chan

This one doesn't require an engineering degree.

(Credit: Bits & Pieces)

It used to be that remote controls let you turn the TV on and off, and change channels and volume. These days, many of them are monstrosities with too many buttons, many of which you would never use. Here's a mod that will make your remote control simple again--to say the least.

Instead of having all the buttons exposed, a cunningly cut piece of paper will expose only the essential buttons and cover those you don't use. This could come in extremely handy if you have a member of the family who gets confused easily--hide those he or she doesn't need so they never ask you about which buttons to press again.

(Source: Crave Asia via Boing Boing)

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