Oftentimes, you may wonder how exactly a computer controls other devices connected to it and how it runs them properly. The answer is just simple. The computer communicates with the device to send commands through a device driver. A driver is a program or software that allows the computer to take control and communicate with an external device. Some drivers come with the operating system already like the device driver for the keyboard and default mouse. But for others, commonly external device that are connected to the computer, like the sound system or speakers, printer and web camera needs a specific driver for them to be accepted by the computer and for them to function properly. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Fix Hardware Problems by Updating Drivers!
Are you having problems with the device connected to your computer? Does the attached camera in your computer not functioning properly? Were you having trouble regarding the use of some of the accessories you have connected in your computer system? If your answer is yes even to one of the questions above, then you might be having problems because the drivers for your devices are not updated. Having blue screens are generally caused by outdated drivers too. Hardware problems of your devices may also be caused by having faulty or outdated drivers. Having outdated drivers can cause plenty of trouble for your computer. It can make the computer crash or freeze or you may receive messages on your screen that the device you have is having a hardware problem and cannot be fixed. Continue reading
Find out How to make your PC Run like New!
All computer users experience, in one way or another, a decline in their computer’s overall performance. This problem can be connected to how the computer was used and how well it was maintained. This may be the normal wear and tear of the computer or some other reasons. However, there are about a gazillion things that you can do to optimize and make your computer run like new because a computer, like any other machine, also needs regular tweaking and maintenance. Regularly maintaining a computer enhances the computer’s performance and can be made to run like new. Continue reading
