There are different devices that are connected to the computer and perform different functions. This includes, for example, the graphics card, the printer, and also the monitor.
These devices have drivers that ensure that they can communicate and function smoothly with the PC. If one of these devices malfunctions, the driver is often to blame. Therefore, it is important to always use the latest driver for each device to avoid problems.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS KEEP THE DRIVERS ON THE COMPUTER UP TO DATE?
Computer experts keep pointing out how important it is to always use the latest drivers and to constantly update the drivers for graphics cards, printers, etc. Other users often do without updates and only look for new drivers when problems arise. Both strategies have their pros and cons and you should base the update frequency mainly on the device in question. It is particularly advisable to always use the latest drivers for SSD drives and graphics cards. With other devices, you can usually continue to work with the older driver as long as the device works perfectly.
WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF OUTDATED DRIVERS?
Outdated drivers can lead to a serious problem in the functioning of the hardware. The system may crash or the hardware may no longer be recognized or may have problems in its use. These problems can usually be resolved by applying an updated driver. However, even if there are no malfunctions, an outdated driver can be responsible for slower performance. New drivers can provide more stability and higher speed, and sometimes new hardware features can also be used with an updated driver. Updated drivers often also contribute to increased data security. You miss out on such benefits if you don’t update the driver regularly.
FOR WHICH PC COMPONENTS SHOULD THE DRIVERS ALWAYS BE UPDATED?
With some components, it is more important than with others to always use an up-to-date driver. This includes graphics cards, for example, where updates for new games can release new graphics functions and also provide new options for settings. It is also always important to work with an updated driver for the WLAN router, which is available from the router company. In this way, security settings can be updated so that you are less likely to be exposed to dangers when surfing the Internet. When you update the operating system or when you buy a new printer, you should also remember to update the drivers so that the various functions such as printing, copying, and scanning can be carried out without problems and think cartridges purchased for the printer are better recognized. Other components such as hard drives or the internal DVD drive can experience a drop in performance that is related to the driver. If you find that, it’s time to update the drivers for those components as well for improved performance.
HOW TO EASILY UPDATE DRIVERS ON WINDOWS?
It only takes a few minutes to check the current drivers and update them if necessary. First, the [Windows] and [R] keys are pressed simultaneously. After the ‘Run’ command appears, type ‘devmgmt. msc’ and then ‘ok’ which will launch Device Manager. You can then find a list showing each hardware connected to the computer so that you can select the hardware you want to update the driver for. To do this, issue the command “Search automatically for the latest driver software”, whereupon Windows automatically searches for the latest version and installs it. If several drivers are to be updated, this process must be repeated for each desired hardware component. It is important that the respective hardware is connected and
CONCLUSION
To a certain extent, drivers are interpreters that contribute to the perfect understanding of the operating system (software) and devices (hardware). If the drivers are constantly updated, you can count on the hardware functioning smoothly.
