Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a modern firmware interface for computers, designed to replace the legacy Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). UEFI initializes hardware components and starts the operating system at boot time. It provides several advantages over BIOS, including faster boot times, support for larger hard drives, better security features like Secure Boot, and a more user-friendly interface.