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Some computer help sites I've checked say' no such thing as out of date drivers' , 'these updates not necessary'. So, what do you say ?
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There are exceptions if there is a security issue but for decades now, I do not update drivers unless there is a good reason.
My short list, may be too short.
1. A security reason.
2. A performance gain. (rare except for graphic cards.)
3. The driver/device is not working.
I've had some luck with clearing clutter (in regards to your prior post) using a Web Speccy (read https://www.piriform.com/docs/speccy/using-speccy/publishing-a-speccy-profile-to-the-web ) Top post that link in a new discussion if you want me or others to pick over that report.
if you are not having any problems, most of the time, there is absolutely no reason to update.
For me, if there are some important drivers such as graphic, audio, network drivers, I will update it to the latest version. Of course, for the Logitech special game devices, I will update it. For the other devices, I will keep it until it muse be updated.
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