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There are basically two kinds of device drivers for Mac.
The first kind is provided by Apple in the OS and is part of the system software. These drivers are updated automatically by the 'Software Update' selection. You don't need to worry about those, they are part of what makes the Mac so easy to use.
The second kind are provided by manufacturers of equipment that needs drivers for the Mac. You get them from the manufacturer, usually on an install disk that comes with the device, or from the web site of the manufacturer.
Major equipment manufacturers of peripherals for Mac, such as Brother and HP Printers, or Canon and Sony Cameras, provide needed and updated drivers on their support pages.
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Where can Mac printer drivers be found?
When installing a printer to a Mac, first connect the device. The Mac will then search for devices required. Once found, they will be installed and your device should work normally.
Where do you find sound drivers for Mac?
You would not normally need to find sound drivers for a Mac. Any Mac OS X audio software should be talking to Core Audio (See links below) to handle sound. Audio devices can be configured with the Audio/Midi Set UP utility found in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder. If you are installing Windows on a Mac you need to ensure you have the latest version of Boot Camp (via Software Update). From the Windows Control Panel you may find a Multimedia Audio Controller device which allows you to Update the drivers this will automatically find and download suitable drivers or you can try the RealTex High Def drivers (See links below).
How do you Use Bluetooth device for Mac?
To connect a Bluetooth device to a Mac you need to ensure that Bluetooth is turned on in the Mac's System Preferences and that it is Discoverable. Bluetooth devices should then find the Mac by its name and pair with it.
Device drivers are written for which platforms?
Every platform (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc) requires its own driver programs for each hardware device. Drivers are written by the hardware manufacturer for each supported platform.
How do you find Lenovo ideapad y550 drivers?
i can't find my camera drivers for mac os of my lenovo y550 ideapad pc
Are Mac, PC and Linux software drivers available for this scanner?
You can use this scanner with any type of computer you have, be it Mac, PC or Linux. The Linux will take some work to install, but you can easily find Mac and PC drivers online.
How can I restore email on a Mac Mini?
See if you set Time Machine for file back up on the device linked to the Mac Mini. The application will have copies of the lost mail account and messages.
How can one use a MAC address lookup to find a vendor?
Find the MAC address of your Ethernet or Bluetooth device and visit a site which will lookup the associated vendor. Enter in the alphanumeric letters associated with the vendor.
How do you find your GFX?
Goto Device Manager on Windows if you have a Mac goto the apple logo at the top left hand corner and click about this Mac then go into more info.
Can a mac computer use a dell mouse?
it should work because MAC should have the drivers other check the manufacturer website for drivers
What is a device identifier?
A device identifier usually refers to a MAC address.
How would you obtain the MAC address from a machine?
It depends on the machine. However, the MAC address is usually found in the network interface properties.
