SlimDrivers is an automated program that can download, install, and uninstall device drivers.

Keeping up with device driver updates as well as Windows updates can be a hassle, and SlimDrivers is a free program that makes that process much easier. This is a complete device driver management tool that can discover, install, and uninstall device drivers as well as discover and install Windows updates. It has a well-organized user interface that’s easy to use, but the UI is somewhat ugly and that issue is exacerbated by a constant influx of banner ads, many of which don’t match the aesthetic.

You can choose to run SlimDrivers manually, or you can set it to run on a schedule. When it runs, it will scan your entire computer for missing and outdated device drivers as well as Windows updates that aren’t installed. When the scan is complete, it will provide you a complete report about the outdated and missing drivers. It provides the option to ignore particular drivers, which is useful when there’s a false positive or you simply don’t want the updated driver or Windows update for whatever reason.

PlanetCNC TNG software uses new and optimised USB driver. In order to update and use your PlanetCNC Mk3 series controller with PlanetCNC TNG software, you would need to use latest PlanetCNC USB driver. To check your USB driver version click: Win Key/Control Panel/Device Manager Under connected devices you will notice CNC USB controller: Right click. Update your GPU drivers and verify the files of Planet Zoo. Go to the Steam library; Right-click on the Planet Zoo, go to Properties. Go to the LOCAL FILES tab; Press the VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES button. Try to start the Planet Zoo in windowed mode. Go to the list of games in the Steam library. Radeon™ Software for Linux® driver for SLED/SLES 15 SP1. Revision Number. Download. Driver Details.

SlimDrivers also provides easy-to-use links to the files you’re missing. However, if you want to be able to download these files through the program, either manually or in an automated fashion, you’ll need to register, which requires a valid email. Registration doesn’t disable banner ad unfortunately.

SlimDrivers also has an uninstall device driver feature. It needs that to uninstall drivers before installing new ones, but it’s a convenient standalone feature to have as well. There’s also a backup-and-restore mechanism that ensures that if anything goes wrong, it can be undone.

One issue with SlimDrivers is forced restarts. Restarts are a necessary evil of driver updates, but you should have the option to update later. While automatic restarts are convenient when running a scheduled, unattended scan, they’re quite annoying otherwise. The banner ads and pop-up advertisements can also be quite annoying at times.

Pros

• Device driver management tool
• Backup-and-restore functionality
• Downloads, installs, and uninstalls drivers

Cons

• Registration required for some features
• Forced restarts

DirectX 11 is an API collection that helps game and multimedia developers deliver better experiences through better rendering options and a wide array of optimized tools.

DirectX is a set of application programming interfaces or APIs. These APIs handle a wide range of tasks related to game programming, video and other multimedia. DirectX 11 is an integration of this API package that was released alongside Windows 7. If you have a game or other multimedia application that was built using DirectX 11, then you need DirectX 11 installed in order for it to run. DirectX is also backward compatible, so after installing 11, your PC can still support games and applications that rely on older versions.

DirectX 11 is intended for both developers and end-users. However, this particular version is streamlined and includes only what is necessary for programs that need DirectX 11 to run. The DirectX software development kit or SDK includes everything. The average user doesn’t have to worry about these. He or she can install this package with confidence. The installation is very hands-off. Microsoft DirectX 11 configures itself behind the scenes and runs as needed without user interaction.

In order to appreciate DirectX 11, one must consider what new features this version provides. At the hardware level, it now supports DirectCompute and tessellation. Tessellation lets developers manipulate aspects of polygons rather than entire structures, which allows for much greater detail than previous methods. DirectCompute, on the other hand, gives developers additional processing power and even allows them to perform operations that aren’t well suited to the CPU or standard GPU pipeline. On the software side, DirectX 11 improves rendering performance, enhances support for gamer controllers and other input devices and added support for other devices, such as mobile and the Xbox One.

As a rule of thumb, if your Windows PC supports DirectX 11, then you should upgrade. There’s no performance penalty. Some programs will require it, and those that don’t will be fully backward compatible. Not all computers support DirectX 11, however. If you have a video card, then that GPU must support it, and if you’re using an onboard solution, such as Intel integrated graphics, then that iGPU must support it. If your GPU doesn’t support it, then you should put off installing DirectX 11 until you’re able to upgrade your hardware.

Pros

Driver Planet

• User-friendly installation
• Configures and runs behind the scenes
• Noticeable performance improvement

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Cons

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• Not all GPUs support it