What are drivers and why and when should I update them?

There are software codes in every PC called drivers that help your peripheral devices, computer, and operating system all get along together and make your life easier. 
When these drivers become outdated it becomes difficult for your devices to communicate effectively with one another.

What do outdated drivers mean to you? 

This means your printer projects could stall or not go through, your scanner won’t operate, and you may experience difficulty loading pictures from your camera. 
The best way for you to avoid these problems is to regularly update the drivers on your PC. 
Manufacturers are constantly updating their driver software files to fix bugs and generally improve the performance of devices to maintain compatibility with operating systems.
Drivers can be manually updated on a regular basis, or you can purchase a driver update software program that will do all the legwork for you. 

Performing driver updates helps your PC system remain stable. 

When drivers become outdated they can lead to instability in your system in the form of crashes and freezes. 

Updating your drivers keeps them communicating effectively with your Windows operating system and prevents interruptions in performance.