Does anyone have any experience with a universal remote that can replace an HD cable box' remote, as well as the TV's remote, especially with programmable macros (or even automatic ones) that turn on and off the cable box and the TV at the same time.
My father is to the point, mentally, where he can't be counted upon to remember he has to turn off both components when he turns off the TV. And since he's got to use the control channel for the cable remote to change stations he's been just turning off the cable box at night. If an LCD screen isn't going to burn out like a CRT might, I'm not going to flail about the energy waste, but I can't see the point to letting things continue if it's going to keep wearing out the TV for no one's benefit.
Any and all other possible work-around suggestions are welcomed, as well.