# What Are Computer Drivers? ![rw-book-cover](https://store.hp.com/app/assets/images/uploads/prod/what-are-computer-drivers-hero1567111388472526.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[HP]] - Full Title: What Are Computer Drivers? - Category: #articles - Summary: Is your computer acting slow? Learn how to check for driver updates and how to update your driver manually with our easy HP® Tech Takes guide. - URL: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/what-are-computer-drivers ## Highlights - A driver, or device driver, is a set of files that tells a piece of hardware how to function by communicating with a computer's operating system ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jte4gxjzswbj5a0rp1vbpz40))