Resolution Post #4 of 10 To figure out the remote controls

Resolution #4 of 10 To figure out once and for all.... how to use all the damn remotes......Seriously seriously frustrating!!! How can I go to someones house..... hop on their computer.....and have no problem surfing the web......but I housesit for someone .....and without their written manuscript entitled....."IF YOU WANT TO WATCH A DVD... HERE ARE THE 8 STEPS YOU GOTTA DO...P.S. GRAB SOME WATER....YOU MAY NEED TO TAKE A BREAK IN THE MIDDLE" ..........I end up watching a movie but with the audio from some show on TV!!! It sucks....I must admit every once in a while there is a winning combo...... Planet Earth and Sportscenter (surprisingly great)  or any slasher movie and Miley Cyrus----VERY entertaining ........ whatever..... 9 out of 10 times I just give up........turn off the TV ( by unplugging it...cause I have no clue what button actually turns it off).... and do some light reading........Maybe this Resolution should actually be.........Resolution #4  How Im going to always remember to bring a good book when housesitting....... o ya..... if you are a subscriber to Remote Control Afficianado.... and you leave this out on your coffee table when I come to housesit.......Thats just mean!!!!!