• Around The HomeToggle Menu

    • Entertainment
    • Productivity
    • Smart Home
  • FamilyToggle Menu

    • Parenting
    • Toys
    • Pets
    • Travel
  • Product ReviewsToggle Menu

    • Phones
    • Tablets
    • Laptops
    • Desktops
    • Wearables
    • Audio
    • Cameras
    • Headphones
    • Printers
    • Smart Home
    • TVs
    • Gaming and Video
  • One Cool ThingToggle Menu

    • Frugal Tech
    • Kickstarters
    • Videos
Techwalla
  1. Home
  2. Around The Home
  3. Productivity
  4. What Is Realtek Card Reader Software?

What Is Realtek Card Reader Software?

March 31, 2015
By: Zachariah C. Miller
  • Share
  • Share on Facebook

If you own a Realtek card reader, you are probably using it at USB 1.1 speed. If your computer has USB 2.0 ports, you have the option of taking advantage of higher-speed USB 2.0 transfers by upgrading your Realtek driver to a new version that supports USB 2.0.

Video of the Day

...
Card readers can usually read multiple memory card types in one unit.

USB Card Reader

A Realtek USB card reader allows you to read digital camera media cards via a USB port on your computer, and transfer image files or other data between the card and computer.

Benefits

The benefits of using a card reader over simply plugging your digital camera or MP3 player into your computer via cable are plenty. First off, you won't have to find your data transfer cable and fuss about plugging it in. Second, there is no need to drain the batteries of your camera or MP3 player unnecessarily, as using a card reader is bus powered by the computer. Lastly, a card reader can read many types of cards from all of your digital devices for convenient use.

Software

Realtek card reader software is a set of drivers that your Realtek-brand card reader uses to communicate with your computer. You should download the latest version of this software driver package to get the latest bug fixes and gain USB 2.0 transfer functionality. This will vastly improve the speed of your data transfers and result in less waiting time for you.

Show Comments

Related Articles

Can You Stream Video Over USB?

Can You Stream Video Over USB?

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Lou Martin
Choose a Password Manager to Protect Your Security

Choose a Password Manager to Protect Your Security

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Jackie Dove
What is the Difference Between USB Plus & USB 2?

What is the Difference Between USB Plus & USB 2?

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Josh Fredman
What Is a Firewire Card?

What Is a Firewire Card?

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Christopher Capelle
How to Format a MicroSD Memory Card

How to Format a MicroSD Memory Card

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Tyson Simmons
How to Find High Speed USB Ports on a Computer

How to Find High Speed USB Ports on a Computer

Around The Home
Productivity
By: Sam Foner
  • HOW WE SCORE
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • TERMS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • COPYRIGHT POLICY
  • Advertise

An error occurred. Try again later.

Thanks for signing up!
© 2018 Leaf Group Ltd. Leaf Group Media

Get great tech advice delivered to your inbox.

Keep your family productive, connected, entertained, and safe.

Please enter a valid email.