jfControl - Allround Remote Control Reviews

Great app

philonous

It works. It promises what it does well, and most importantly, the developer is very responsive to customer feedback.

I first downloaded the free version but soon I bought the full version. I love it because it allows me to control my computer from anywhere in the house. I turn on iTunes, change songs, or use it give my presentations.

Great app; works with EyeTV! DEVELOPER SUGGESTIONS

WebsterNY

Initially did not work. After disabling the "off-helper" server app for "off" it worked. Re-enabled "Off-helper" and toggled the firewall on and off and it works with both firewall and Off-Helper enabled. Very functional app but the button layout could use some work. I love that it works with eyeTV, solves a big problem for me. DEVELOPER: 1) Check out a potential conflict with the "Off-Helper" server program? 2) Think about button layout! Why in iTunes is there a separate play and pause button? Why not toggle? Why are the play, pause, and prev/next track buttons so small and cramped together and on the same row while the navigation arrows are huge and colored? Use some of the space there for some separation of buttons! 3) UI is a little clunky: Hit "mute" on eyeTV and the icon remains unchanged (that is, you can't tell if "mute" is on or off by looking at the control screen' usually when mute is "on" one would expect to see a red slash through the mute icon …). The mute button should give enough feedback that the user can tell if it's been pressed (this is especially important as there are so many different ways to control volume … Through eyeTV app, though the home stereo, through the main volume control on the Mac .. It can sometimes take much trial and error to determine what killed the volume).

Multiple app support!

The Hudge

This gem is a must-have for anyone using a Mac as a media server. Support for dozens of media apps and no issues with using a network drive. All the negative reviews are from people who didn't bother to read that this is for a Mac, not Windows or a TV.