What do you if your software program directs data to a com port but your new laptop only has USB ports?

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If you are certain your laptop doesn't have a serial port (they're usually hidden behind a panel on the back or on the side of the laptop) then you will need a usb to serial adapter like the one available at Best Buy:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7135664&type=product&id=1110263657278

Or this one at Radio Shack:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2036258&cp=&kw=usb+to+serial&parentPage=search

Or this one from CompUSA

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=50166510&pfp=SEARCH

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