We all hate having to search everywhere for a special remote for our streaming devices, an especially common problem when children are involved. Yesterday, I gave users of the Apple TV a tip for an alternative remote control and today's tip is for Roku owners. There are a couple of alternatives for controlling your Roku device using your smartphone or computer.and#160; Using either, simply go toand#160;http://remoku.tv, to generate a virtual remote right on your screen.and#160; Start by tapping or clicking 'Settings' which will scan of your wifi network and automatically find your Roku device.and#160; Once it's found, you can use the virtual remote on the screen to control everything.and#160; If you're a multi-talker, checkout an add-on for the Chrome browser on your computer, which allows you to bring up the remote anytime while you are surfing around.and#160; Chrome Add-on:and#160; https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/remoku/kmbcoebcjaiiejopnadjlknjhifadnlg