IR WinAmp Remote

WinAmp really is the media player of choice (if you don't have it, you should get it) and what's better than being able to control said media player via infrared. This little infrared receiver hooks right up into your serial port and allows you to have full control over your tunes. You can hide the receiver in a plant, stuffed animal, or just attach it to the side of your CRT with a big 'ol magnet (don't actually do that). A freeware software package for Windows and Linux sweetens the deal, allowing you to program in your remote functions.