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.

A Corgi looking concerned at a Windows PC computer screen with a larger error message saying "Security Issue! Device Drivers are out of date! Click to Update!"

Where Do I Get Driver Updates?

Driver update tools keep flagging problems Device Manager doesn’t. So do you need to update? I’ll explain when driver updates actually matter, why most scanning tools aren’t worth your trust, and exactly where to find real updates when you truly need them.