<p>Every hardware peripheral connected to your computer is powered by a device driver. A device driver sits between the operating system and a hardware device. It speaks the language of the hardware. It understands its commands. It's a point of translation and control. In this episode we explain what device drivers do, why they need to be managed, and how they differ from firmware.</p>
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<li><a href="https://pnc.st/s/kopec-explains-software/e9400df99ac540b2/what-is-an-operating-system-" rel="nofollow">Episode 2: What is an Operating System?</a></li>
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#66 What is a Firewall?

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