I currently control everything from my sofa, with a Logitech wireless keyboard. Only I have an average laptop, not a tower PC. I have debated going with a tower. I suppose that's another consideration when I buy something new. My laptop never gets moved from it's place on my shelf. Only now, since it has been failing me have I put it back on my "lap".
By the way, I now have gotten past all my troubles momentarily and have the newest windows 10 upgrades installed, with no problems. Now I just have to download all those programs I had before that allow me to rip my physical discs.