Some of us perhaps"but not all.
It’s just like cruising on the information superhighway on our computers.
Not everyone has an idea of what goes on under the hood.
Especially if a mechanic (read, a support guy) is not close at hand.
Unlike cars, computers need constant updates of both software and hardware.
For the sake of efficiency, updating these should be a matter of routine.
Or would it do better with some drive upgrades?
Secondly, with a few clicks, one can download all the latest drivers matching the hardware configuration.
Ma-Config does all the driver detection using a downloadable ActiveX plug-in.
The free service isWindows onlyand is certified by VeriSign.
The driver database is provided byTousLesDrivers.
Ma-Config makes it easy for both the starter guy and the experienced hand.
There is nothing complicated to install apart from a little plug-in to start the process to analyze pc systems.
The tweaks relate to the detail of the detection.
For those not comfortable with the terms, the default prefs are good enough.
Click onStart the Detectionto bare the large green button which tells you to trigger the detection.
The plug-in will analyze the PC system and generates the report summary.
hit the devices list on the left menu to get the finer details.
you could redetect your system anytime with a click.
As asides, you could share your configuration using a link or with an email.
Or maybe take out a PDF report and mail it directly across.
The results can then be analyzed on another computer with an internet connection.
Ma-Config is a web tool and like all web based tools it prevents us from installing a bulky program.
The only minus is that some parts of the website are in French.
Though, the English version makes everything as easy as tea and biscuits.
Ma-Config is not the first tool we have reviewed to help us with our hardware.
Some others have been "
But it could be one of the simplest going around.
But we would like your opinion on that.
Go over toMa-Configand do let us know.
