Microsoft plans to show the class name for all Windows 11 drivers. For those unaware, a device class is basically a label for ...

Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. "The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure ...

Windows Updates for the end user are a bit of a chore. They take a long time to download, usually require a restart, and can break things or change settings you didn't want changed. But one thing you ...

Microsoft has published a new support document about driver updates It clarifies that Windows 11 can now handle duplicate drivers So you don't need to worry about any strangeness with doubled-up ...

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is an internet protocol used for communication between the client devices (such as computers, mobile phones, etc.) and the printers via an IPP port. In Windows ...

In a nutshell: Device drivers are a cornerstone of modern computing and a critical component of any properly functioning Windows machine. However, navigating the complex Windows driver ecosystem often ...

Microsoft will block third-party printer driver delivery in Windows Update as part of a substantial and gradual shift in its printer driver strategy over the next 4 years. "With the release of Windows ...

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Windows Updates for the end user are a bit of a chore. They take a long time to download, usually require a restart, and can break things or change settings you didn't want changed. But one thing you ...