Splitters

Eventually there are splitters, and then there are directional couplers. The cable company thinks it is worth using directional couplers. See also: discussion on mythtv-users on 12 Aug 2009.

Keyboards

I guess it is worth paying extra money for a decent keyboard. I got the ultra-cool looking Logitech Cordless Wave, but the range stinks. I tried adding an external antenna, but that doesn't help at all.

I guess I need to investigate other RF solutions, some of which include:

• Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth
• Rimini / Media Tech?) MT1218 (possibly discontinued) and others
  
• Logitech Cordless Desktop Optical 967320-0403 (should I trust another Logitech?)
• Grandtec Long Ranger 900Mhz Keyboard and Mouse Combo (KEY-2000 / G126-1040 / UPC 768267091239)
• DSI FK-760 (10 meters claimed)
• Adesso 2.4 GHz RF Wireless Multimedia/MCE Keyboard with Optical Trackball WKB-3200UB, $60 or maybe the WKB-4000UB. I think Linux compatibility has been fixed. 3200 looks to have the best reviews, and even that may not be ideal.
  
• Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000, $110.
• diNovo Media Desktop Edge, Mini, and/or Laser (10 or more meters)
  
• Gyrations recent keyboards (10 meters)
• http://www.fentek-ind.com/rf-wireless-keyboard.htm#kbmrftb (30 meters!)
• As always, Newegg's power search to the rescue (complete with "track ball" search option)
  

Google search: wireless touchpad. Product search shows a number of different solutions - need to compare that against the list above.

IR solutions:

• Microsoft Remote keyboard for windows media center (MCE keyboard)

Unknown:

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Exercise!

Exercise is certainly worth it... and there are lots of ways to exercise... intelligently and not. Cross-fit seems to be relatively intelligent, although it does behave slightly as a cult.

• Ab workout without doing yourself damage