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What is a good remote so I can run powerpoint for under $100? Thanks

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Good starting points were already posted by and . Below is a short, practical guide to pick and use a laptop presenter remote under $100, with setup and troubleshooting tips that remain useful years later.

When choosing:

  • Pick the wireless type that fits your venues. IR needs line-of-sight. RF and Bluetooth work through obstacles; Bluetooth avoids a USB dongle but needs pairing.
  • Prefer remotes that present themselves as a USB Human Interface Device (HID) — they send Page Down / arrow keys and usually need no drivers.
  • Check feature set: next/prev slide, start/stop slideshow, blank-screen toggle, built-in laser or pointer, and battery type (replaceable vs rechargeable).
  • Confirm physical compatibility: if the laptop has only USB-C, plan for an adapter or choose Bluetooth.
  • Read recent reviews for reliability and battery life rather than chasing a specific model name.

Setup and quick troubleshooting:

  • Test the remote on the actual laptop and projector before the presentation.
  • If using a USB receiver, plug it directly into the laptop or use a short USB extension to move it away from metal obstructions.
  • If the remote is not advancing slides, confirm it sends keyboard events by trying F5 to start the show and Page Down / Page Up to change slides. B toggles a black screen, W a white screen, and Esc exits.
  • For Bluetooth devices, pair in the OS settings and disable power-saving USB ports that may drop the receiver.

Quick buying checklist:

  • HID/plug-and-play
  • Wireless type suited to venue
  • Blank/start controls and pointer
  • Spare battery or rechargeable option
  • USB-C adapter if needed

If portability or cross-platform use matters, prioritize plug-and-play HID remotes and always do a full test on the actual setup before you present.

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What is a good remote so I can run powerpoint for under $100? Thanks

Get the ATI remote wonder 2 pretty neet good and nice runs on radio frequency of 433mhz

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