52 articles


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

How to Redirect USB Dongles and Security Keys Over RDP

Using a USB dongle over RDP often fails: the device is connected locally, but the remote application does not detect it. This ...
July 13, 2026

How to Use Software Without Dongle: Proven Solution

USB dongle licensing ties software access to a physical device, which works until the dongle is somewhere else. Remote workers, VM environments ...
June 13, 2026

USB Redirector Software: Best Tools Compared

Your USB device, such as a hardware dongle, scanner, security key, or fingerprint reader, is connected to one computer, and there are ...
June 16, 2026

How to Connect External Hard Drive to VirtualBox

Connecting an external hard drive to a VirtualBox virtual machine (VM) can extend the capabilities of your VM, allowing it to access ...
June 5, 2026

Remote Desktop Camera Access with USB Network Gate

While Remote Desktop clients offer limited support for audio and video devices, it’s common for a user to find that their specific ...
May 27, 2026

Remote PLC Access Software

Remote access to PLCs is usually done for the purpose of programming, and achieved with a VPN, dedicated gateway devices, or by ...
May 22, 2026

Serial over LAN: Best Software & Hardware Solutions

Many businesses still depend on legacy serial devices, such as RS-422, RS485, and RS-232. Secure and reliable network access to this equipment ...
June 5, 2026

Dongle Server Software: No Hardware Needed with Donglify

USB security dongles protect software licenses reliably. They also create a practical problem that gets worse as teams spread across locations: the ...
May 20, 2026

How to Connect a Printer for VirtualBox Printer Passthrough

Printing from VirtualBox is challenging because there is no built-in “Print” button in its virtual machines. You must find an alternate way ...
May 20, 2026