When external devices like printers, scanners, etc. are connected to a Windows 11/10 system, the device either pushes the drivers through the USB (or any other post), or the user is expected to ...

Windows 11 driver updates now use vague names, confusing users and admins. Microsoft admits the issue and plans clearer ...

Microsoft plans to show the class name for all Windows 11 drivers. For those unaware, a device class is basically a label for ...

Finding drivers online for old hardware can range from difficult to impossible if the gear is outdated by a decade, was never widely circulated in the first place, and no longer receives support from ...

Keeping your PC healthy should be a major priority. Without our desktops and laptops, we can’t shoot demons in 4K, edit high-resolution videos, or create a million-dollar presentation. Mobile devices ...

Without device drivers, your computer’s internal or external hardware (such as the graphics card or hard drive) won’t function properly. When you connect new devices to your computer, Windows can ...

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as ...

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Drivers are one of the essential components to run a computer. They act as a bridge to connect the hardware components of the computer to the operating system. Evidently, for maximum performance of ...