Other times, it's worth waiting longer to see if Reddit or manufacturers' support forums start getting posts about issues with the BIOS update, especially if your device is already working fine.

Some situations might call for an update or "flash" to your motherboard's BIOS. What does that mean and what are the stakes? Is it something important?

If you're wondering what your computer's BIOS or UEFI is, and whether or not you need to update it, you've come to the right place. I'll explain what these terms mean, what these pieces of ...