Your TV's RS-232 port is a seriously useful automation tool - how to unlock its full potential

Your TV's RS-232 port is a seriously useful automation tool - how to unlock its full potential ...
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OS X terminal program to RS-232 serial port?

I program microcontrollers which require a terminal connection through RS-232. I currently use HyperTerm under Windows. I'm aware of USB to RS-232 serial adapters, but I was wondering which terminal ...