I have a Windows 7 virtual machine (VM). In native Win7, I am able to insert a USB drive, press F12 at bootup, choose to boot from the USB drive, and thus boot various tools relevant to the Win7 ...

In my line of work I use serial on a near daily basis. Currently, I have 3 different USB>Serial cables; an IO Gear GUC232A, a Cables to Go (Prolific PL2302 chipset) and a older Radio Shack cable (with ...