There are tons of audio drivers and codecs dedicated by default to your computer system.
Fortunately, codecs and drivers are easy to deal with, as long as you’ve got a reliable source for them. However, it can be tricky to work with codecs, especially if you’re a total beginner at the subject and you don’t want to mess up anything with your computer. This is why when you come across the issue of updating media drivers, you’ll often hear this term.