Using Apple remote in Boot Camp

When I unpacked my Mac, I thought "what do I do with this?" - I have to do something!

I found a great use for it, using a utility called EventGhost. It's an open source automation tool for Windows - nothing to do with Boot Camp directly. Essentially it lets you set up triggers, and create actions that run in response to those events.

One of the cool triggers it supports is Apple Remote buttons! I personally use the left/right button on the remote to fire left/right key-presses. Good for PowerPoint presentations. By default I tihnk left/right do prev/next track (used by Windows Media).

I now think EventGhost is a must-have utility for all those general automation tasks, like switching things on/off when sleeping or hybernating, undocking etc. Very easy to use, it does not require any script or programming skills - very user friendly after you get over the dawnting list of things it can do..