Options to power the Arduino Nano include USB, VIN, and 5 volt pin, meaning you have power options for almost any situation.

The Arduino Nano uses a bootloader for handling programming the MCU, which requires the USB to serial bridge to be disconnected from anything that could interfere with the programming.

Windows Update drivers bricking USB serial chips beloved of hardware hackers The move to combat counterfeit chips leaves hobbyists stuck in the middle.

Learn what a USB to Serial adapter is used for, when you might need one, and whether installing a driver is required for it to work properly.