Some reading for me

Windows software update service

Using Group policy to deploy applications

Multiple monitor control panel: Ultramon

Remote Desktop vs VNC

Windows Desktop Sharing API

Terminal Services Team Blog - WDS API Introduction - bummer, only available on windows vista or above.

Offering remote assistance API - "Summary: This whitepaper details the information necessary to build a customized solution based on the Offer Remote Assistance feature of Remote Assistance. The objects and sample code provided below may be used to integrate the Offer Remote Assistance solution into the workflow of a help desk organization. (23 printed pages)"

Access add/remove programs information

Get list of installed programs via registry

Wrapping the windows installer API in C#

Working with Delegates in C#

Terminology:
Static method handlers
instance method handlers
delegates
factory method

Other random info:
Tivo HME Development Kit - developing custom applications for Tivo, to be run on your home network.