38 articles


How to Use Serial Port in VMware Virtual Machines

You might need to access serial ports from within a VMware virtual machine either for configuration, logging communication, or debugging purposes. It’s ...
May 13, 2026

Null Modem Cable vs Straight Through Serial Cable: What’s the Difference?

Serial communication might feel like legacy tech, but it’s far from dead. Whether you're working with embedded systems, networking hardware, industrial equipment, ...
May 6, 2026

Scanner for Remote Desktop with USB Network Gate

Most RDP clients, including Remote Desktop Connection on Windows, don’t support scanner redirection. Therefore, any scanning tasks done on a remote workstation ...
April 24, 2026

USB Device Redirection Issues in Remote Desktop

USB redirection in Remote Desktop is a useful solution for sharing peripherals over a network, but it is not always ideal for ...
April 24, 2026

7 Best Serial Port Redirector Software

Many industrial automation, embedded systems, and laboratory environments still rely on legacy COM port devices for reliable communication. But the need for ...
April 21, 2026

RS-232 Over IP Solutions: Device Servers and Software Alternative

Most users enable RS-232 over IP using dedicated hardware device servers. These work but are best for static environments.  Managing and scaling ...
April 16, 2026

What Is a Null Modem Cable? How It Works & Virtual Null Modem Software Explained

Even in a world dominated by USB and wireless technologies, null modem cables still play an important role in specific technical environments. ...
April 10, 2026

Hyper-V Serial Port Configuration: Step-by-Step Instructions

We’ve already taken the time to go over the ways in which to access COMs in a virtual machine (you can find ...
April 9, 2026

TOP 6 USB to LAN Adapters and a Software Alternative

Implementing USB to LAN adapters is important for users whose devices are not equipped with Ethernet ports. At times, a faster and ...
April 6, 2026

USB Over Wi-Fi: Detailed Guide to Connecting USB Devices Wirelessly

As the name suggests, Wi-Fi USB connections leverage Wi-Fi networks, allowing you to remotely access USB peripherals and manage them. Using this ...
April 1, 2026