serial port

British

noun

computing (on a computer) a socket that can be used for connecting devices that send data one bit at a time; often used for connecting the mouse or a modem

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Simply swipe them across a line of text, and they will store data for transfer to your PC, via infrared or serial port.

From Time Magazine Archive

I talked into it "naturally," then plugged it into the serial port of my PC, where my voice was magically transcribed into text.

From Time Magazine Archive

The basic package includes a MapSend Streets and Destinations USA CD and a cable that connects the serial port on a PC to the Mystic�s removable mounting/charging base.

From Time Magazine Archive

The serial port of your computer may be a limiting factor.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Look for a serial port at the rear of your machine, labeled MODEM, COMMUNICATIONS, SERIAL, or with a phone symbol.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

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