Serial/Parallel/USB/Firewire Ports - Notes 1

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How Serial Ports Work - Serial ports have been an important I/O tool for decades. Learn how they work!	How Parallel Ports Work - A parallel port connection is still the most common way to connect a printer to a PC, and it also gets used for lots of other things like zip drives and digital cameras. Learn how a parallel port connection works and where it came from!
How USB Ports Work - Seems like USB ports have taken over as the connection of choice. Learn all about the Universal Serial Bus	How FireWire Works - A FireWire connection lets you send information to and from high-bandwidth devices such as digital video cameras. Learn how a FireWire connection works and how you can use it on your computer!