Satellite M45-S169 PSM43U: need to connect to a serial & parallel port

Hello!
I have an old model of Satellite and I need to connect it with a machine that has old fashioned entrences, with pins (mother and father) and was told that I need a replicator (serial and paralell).
Now, I'm very confused because I'm not technical so please advise me on two things: is there something that does such thing? (usb to old fashion pins) and if there is I really need to buy it (so please pusrchase details).
Sorry if I've been so bad at describing what I need. I'm an electronist and am working with big machines therefore I need to connect my laptop to the machine;s software.
Thank you

Hmm. The new-age generation notebooks dont support the serial or parallel ports
Therefore youve got not many possibilities to connect a older devices to a notebook which was not equipped with the serial or parallel port.
As far as I know there are some USB-to-serial or USB-to-parallel port adapters.
Google a little bit and Im sure you will find some good offers.
But note; I read somewhere that not all adapters work properly you will have to investigate a little bit.
Good luck

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