Do you update your computer drivers?
If so, what results do you get?
Thanks!
Do you update your computer drivers?
If so, what results do you get?
Thanks!
I always keep computers current...and at this point, it's a lot easier than in the "good old days" since the process is generally automated unless you have something unusual. Staying current not only insures that things function correctly, it sometimes adds features and keeps things more secure.
The exception might be a computer that's used for a dedicated purpose, such as machine control, and it doesn't have any Internet connection to raise worries about security. A static configuration can be safer in that respect.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
^+1 - Security is a never-ending game of leap frog (hackers find an exploit, software developers patch it >> rinse/repeat). Software updates and patching, whether of drivers or of available software versions, is a good way to reduce your exposure. Most of the time it's free, and it is becoming more important as the IoT explodes. The hack-able 'surface area' of our lives is expanding with it. You don't need to live in a cave with pine knot lanterns - just get latest updates for your PC/tablet/etc..
When is the last time anyone updated their Adobe Reader...??? Black-hats can deliver malware in a PDF. >>>> Update!!!
I update drivers, but very seldom from Microsoft. I go to the maker of the hardware - graphics card, sound card, etc - and get them from there.
Grant
Ottawa ON
I keep getting a popup concerning updating my computer drivers. I might do it, but they want money and I don't know them.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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Probably because you have an automated driver update program installed. Not by your own doing, but because you installed something that the updater was riding in on the install.
Always read those little check boxes when you install something. Usually, the default is to install them, such as a Yahoo search browser add-on, driver updaters, etc.
Find that program and un-install it.
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I have not used Adobe Reader in more years than I can remember. As for Flash, I use it because many web sites still require it, but it is updated so often, it's hard to keep up. Thankfully, it will be gone soon.
Grant
Ottawa ON