Its a great cheaper solution, but I think yaywoop's probe is still a cheaper solution. I admit, I do use it with a connectivity kit, but I have had those for over a year and I can't justify paying CK3 or DIY for something I can make myself. Bottom line is, it's only a matter of time before their attempts to stop us get thwarted by this communities efforts.
For those of you who do not have a serial port on the back of your pc, check the manual and the specs. Some boards still have a header for a serial port on the board.