Need An Ir Receiver For Remote

[wamason]

Lo everyone, here's my situation.

 

I have a decent remote that came with my Kenwood receiver. I'm satisfied with it, and don't care to buy an expensive remote. I'd like to be able to control some basic functions of my HTPC with this remote. Is there something like a universal IR receiver that can be connected to a PC and software to make this work or am I out of luck?

 

Thanks!