Submission + - Corsair launches web-based tool for updating firmware without extra software (techspot.com) 1
jjslash writes: Corsair has just launched an online tool that simplifies the process of updating firmware for PC accessories. Called the Firmware Update Utility, this browser-based solution lets users easily upgrade their device’s firmware without needing to download or install any additional software.
Modern PC peripherals are jam-packed with features and customization options, so they usually require bloated software tools to express their full potential. Corsair, one of the worst offenders in the bulky software business, is now offering an alternative – at least when it comes to updating a device's firmware.
Corsair Vice President Tobias Brinkmann said they developed the new tool in response to customer feedback. The web-based installer is lightweight and flexible – though accessing a device's low-level hardware over the internet might sound counterintuitive to many. Corsair already offers its iCUE software suite for customizing keyboards, mice, and other compatible gear, including RGB lighting effects.
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Good. I don't want my browser or its extensions touching my hardware like that. I'd rather download a tool, verify the tool is legit/signed, then run the tool.