What is a driver in a computer?
Why do I need drivers, and what happens if one is missing?
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A driver (or device driver) is a type of software that helps the computer’s operating system communicate with hardware devices.
It acts like a translator, allowing the computer to control devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or graphics card.
In short:
A driver is software that lets your computer use and control hardware devices properly.