61 articles


COM Port Monitoring: Portmon Alternative Software Solution

Portmon is a legacy utility that monitors serial and parallel port activity on Windows-based systems. Engineers and developers can use it to ...
August 13, 2026

What is Remote USB and How Can You Use It?

Remote USB technology enables users to access USB devices over a network with the same functionality as a direct physical connection. USB ...
August 13, 2026

How to Share an External USB Drive Over Network

USB over network software, such as USB Network Gate and FlexiHub, offers the most reliable way to share an external USB drive ...
August 12, 2026

VirtualBox USB Dongle Passthrough: Setup and Fixes

A USB dongle plugged into a VirtualBox host does not always appear inside the guest on its own. VirtualBox passes the dongle ...
August 13, 2026

Is HelpWire Finally Ready for an IT Help Desk? 3 New Features That Matter

HelpWire added three things this year that specifically target IT help desks: multiple active sessions, Linux unattended access, and operator permissions. Let’s ...
July 23, 2026

Free remote desktop with no session limits: How HelpWire works

​​Most free remote-desktop tools hold up fine for a quick fix, then start working against you the moment a task runs long: ...
July 22, 2026

Hyper-V USB Device Access: 4 Best Connection Approaches

Hyper-V excels as a robust enterprise hypervisor. However, its support for USB devices remains one of its major shortcomings. While users expect ...
June 5, 2026

Best Laptops with Built-in Serial Port (RS-232 / COM Port)

You can find laptops with RS-232 ports, but they are generally available in rugged and industrial categories. These were dropped by mainstream ...
August 5, 2026

Top Free Linux Remote Desktop: HelpWire

It would be wrong to say that today's users are short on free remote desktop software for Linux. Remmina, VNC, and RDP ...
June 30, 2026

Modbus vs RS485: Key Differences

It can be challenging to configure an RS485 device. The compatibility between the Modbus and RS-485 protocols is often a problem. You ...
June 26, 2026