device drivers

A Corgi sitting in front of a computer screen drinking from a can of "Caf Pow!". The screen says "Updating Drivers" with a progress bar.

How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?

Device drivers are behind-the-scenes software that make your hardware work. I’ll discuss the right way to update drivers and explain why to avoid driver update services.

What Is SupportAssist and Should I Let It Run?

While I don’t recommend third-party driver update tools, the tools provided by your computer’s manufacturer are a different story.

“This Device Is Working Properly” – When Device Manager Lies, and What to Do Instead

“This device is working properly” is a often a lie. I’ll review what it really means, and where you need to look instead since it’s not telling you what you really want to know.

Where Do I Get Driver Updates?

Device-driver updates can come from several places. I’ll review the best sources for driver updates and where else you might need to look.