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Serial
PC Devices that connect via the serial port are slowly being phased out in favour of the more flexible USB devices. |
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PS2
PC It is usually necessary to re-boot your computer after connecting a PS2 device. PS2 is the standard port for keyboard/mouse on modern PCs (but make sure you don't plug your mouse into the keyboard port - they are sometimes different). |
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USB PC and Mac Can be 'hot plugged' - there is no need to re-boot your computer after connecting a USB device. Many new devices are now being made with USB connections. |
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AT PC This is an older connector for PCs. PS2 to AT adaptors can be purchased to enable new PS2 devices to be connected to an older computer with an AT port. |
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ADB
Mac This is an older connector for Macs - USB connectors are used on more modern Macs. ADB devices can be plugged into a USB port using a Griffin iMate. |
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