Bacon Wrote:Great guide, but I'd like to add a few tools to this list. You've already mentioned the operating system and graphics updates, but since the title is 'Keep Your Copmuter Up-To-Date' I think there should be a few tools mentioned that can help you keep all your programs up to date.
One of these programs is the tool RadarSync. I haven't been using it much, but I've heard that the 2008 update has made things a lot better. Not only will you be able to scan for the drivers that need to be updated, you can also see a list of programs that you need to update.
The other tool is the File Hippo Updater. Probably the best tool for updating the programs you have on your computer. I highly recommend it.
Thanks! I've added a new section for it
xkatiie Wrote:Um I noticed for the laptop graphics section you don't have Compaq which is the brand laptop I have. I know it's part of HP, so should I just go to their website?
When I searched around, the COMPAQ driver support site takes me to that HP page :S
Cardboardsnail Wrote:There are driver updates for integrated graphics too
All Nvidia graphics from GeforceFX 5 -> 7 series use the same driver including the integrated ones like the Geforce 6150
All ATI graphics from the 9000 series to current use the same Catalyst driver, including the integrated ones
Intel doesn't make discrete cards, so you shouldn't put "discrete desktop cards only"
2 other integrated graphics brands are
SiS
VIA (S3 graphics) (S3 also makes some discrete cards, but very few people have them)
XD hehe...I had only ATI and Nvidia before...then I remembered seeing lots of media accelerators F3...so I included INTEL and didn't remove that discrete part, changed now.
As for the two other brands, yes I do realize they exist, but I don't think they're bit in the consumer market :S. If you insist, I will include them
Thank everyone for the contributions!