BIOS updates: Should you bother?

The BIOS or UEFI is the inconspicuous software that is loaded first when the computer starts up. It regulates the basic communication between the processor, memory, graphics card and all other components. For many users, updating this system sounds like an unnecessary risk, since the PC runs fine without it. But there are good reasons to keep the BIOS up to date.

One of the most important points is the compatibility of new hardware. For example, if you switch to a current CPU generation...