I love my Vornado 9" pedestal fan. It doesn’t have a remote, but I can turn it on or off from my phone with a smart switch. I find that I don’t really need any finer control.
My wife bought me a remote controlled fan for my birthday a few years ago, but at its highest setting, it is weaker than the Vornado, so I’ve given up on it.
Try this lasko fan from Home Depot or Walmart. It really moves a lot more air than most others. That makes a significant cooling difference!!! I swear by these fans.
I use a generic 16" Rack Fan for my upper body and head and a small turbo fan on the floor for my crotch and legs. But I would rather buy a big floor fan today.