What’s a Mac head running a Mac that didn’t ship with a Apple Remote to do with that remote envy that crops up? Call Twisted Melon, that’s what. Twisted Melon has a infrared receiver called the Manta TR1 that will allow any Mac to use the fancy yet simple little Apple Remote. If you don’t want to use the Apple remote the receiver also lets you use third party remotes for your Mac as well. The Manta TR1 is set up to work with the Apple Remote right out of the box without requiring any programming. Naturally the little IR receiver is powered by USB and it only sells for about $20. Grab one of these and stop having to get up to pause or stop your flicks while you watch on your Mac. 
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