Updating your graphics driver to the latest version is an important part of keeping your computer’s performance at its best. Outdated or damaged drivers can cause display and performance issues, as well as cause your computer to freeze or crash. Fortunately, updating your graphics driver is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it:
1. Identify your graphics card: You’ll first need to determine which graphics card is in your system. In Windows 10, right-click the Start button, then select ‘Device Manager’. Expand the ‘Display adapters’ category, which will list the graphics card installed on your computer.
2. Download the latest driver: Once you’ve identified your graphics card, you can download the latest driver for it by visiting the manufacturer’s website. It’s important to make sure that you’re downloading the correct driver for your specific card model.
3. Install the driver: Once the file has been downloaded, double-click it to launch the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. This process may require a restart of your computer.
4. Verify installation: To verify the installation was successful, open Device Manager again (Step 1) and expand the Display adapters category. The name of your graphics card should appear in the list with no exclamation marks or other errors. If you see an error icon next to the device name, the driver installation failed.
For Mac users:
1. Determine the graphics card: To find out what type of graphics card is installed in your Mac, click the Apple menu and go to ‘About This Mac’. Select the ‘System Report’ button and then click the Graphics/Displays tab. Under the section named Graphics/Displays, you should see your graphics card listed.
2. Download the latest driver: Next, visit the manufacturer’s website to download the latest available driver for your graphics card. Make sure that you’re downloading the correct driver for your specific card model.
3. Install the driver: Once the file has been downloaded, double-click it to launch the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
4. Verify installation: To verify the installation was successful, open the Apple Menu, go to ‘About This Mac’, select the ‘System Report’ button, and go to the Graphics/Displays tab. Your graphics card should appear in the list with no exclamation marks or other errors. If you see an error icon next to the device name, the driver installation failed.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your graphics driver is always up to date and that your computer is running at peak performance.