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Microsoft's Surface Pro is $800 off and you don't want to sleep on this one
Save some money on our favorite premium Surface devices with this monster deal from Best Buy
Best Buy is going big this year for Cyber Monday and is now offering some of our favorite Microsoft Surface devices for up to $800 off with this crazy deal. If you've been waiting to upgrade your laptop or tablet, there isn't a better time than right now, but you need to act fast because supplies definitely won't last with prices this low.
Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication bypassed on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface laptops
If you've heard that researchers bypassed Windows Hello on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface laptops, this is everything you need to know.
If you have a Windows laptop, then you probably have come across Windows Hello. It's a biometric login that on supported laptops, allows users to login with either a facial scan, an iris scan, or a fingerprint scan. In the case of using a fingerprint to get into your laptop, though, be warned: researchers from Blackwing HQ have bypassed Windows Hello on three different laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft.
Microsoft quietly adds two more years of support for select Surface devices
If you own a Surface device shipped after 2021, you're going to get two additional years of firmware updates.
Microsoft has a small secret up its sleeve. The company just updated its documentation for Surface products to reflect that select devices are now getting an additional two years of support. These devices are ones released from 2021 onwards, a big change to the company's existing policy of only providing four years of firmware updates for most Surface products.
Microsoft's enhanced collaboration with iFixit means you can fix your own Surface device
You can now buy replacement parts for your Surface device through iFixit, should you want to fix your device on your own
Microsoft is enhancing its partnership with iFixit, and it's good news for do-it-yourself (DIY) fixers. Indeed, iFixit will now offer additional Surface repair parts, building on the offerings that you already could have purchased on the Microsoft Store, and the tools authorized service providers could purchase. Microsoft hopes that this availability will make its products even more repairable, especially for those folks who have devices that are out of warranty, and have technical skills.
Upgrade your Steam Deck or Surface Pro to 1TB with this dirt cheap SSD
It's the perfect time to upgrade your Steam Deck, Surface Pro, or the upcoming Asus ROG Ally.
While standard SSD drives are pretty common, it becomes a bit harder to upgrade a device whenever you have a product that requires an M.2 2230 SSD. Although not all that common, devices do exist, and we've seen this type of SSD used recently in popular devices like the Surface Pro 9 and Steam Deck. The upcoming Asus ROG Ally will also make use of this type of SSD, so it's always a good idea to know what you're dealing with, just in case you own one of the aforementioned devices, or you plan on owning a product with an M.2 2230 SSD. Well, if you've been looking to upgrade, the 1TB model is $160 off, making it pretty cheap coming in at just $110.
An 11-inch Surface Pro is the tablet Windows needs and users deserve
Microsoft rumored 11-inch Surface Pro tablet could deliver the best tablet experience Windows has had in years.
Recent reports have said Microsoft is working on an 11-inch Surface Pro model for launch later this year, joining the existing 13-inch model and the 10.5-inch Surface Go. This would be the first time Microsoft shrinks the Surface Pro below 12 inches since the Surface Pro 2 in 2013, which is already exciting, but it's also high time we got a powerful, smaller tablet. Windows users deserve a truly portable and capable device, and it could be a major competitor to Apple's iPad Pro.
How to use Windows Studio Effects on the Surface Pro 9 with 5G
One of the unique features of the Surface Pro 9 with 5G is Windows Studio Effects. We explain how to use it in this guide.
If you purchased or are considering buying the Surface Pro 9 5G model, one of the treats is something known as Windows Studio Effects. As the same suggests, these are new visual effects for your webcam and camera and audio feed powered by Windows 11 and the NPU on the Microsoft SQ3 chip inside the Surface Pro 9 itself.
How to insert a SIM card in the Surface Pro 9 with 5G
Just got your new Surface Pro 9 with 5G and are setting it up? We explain how to insert the SIM card into the device.
One of the newest things about this year's Surface Pro 9 is its 5G support. To get that support, though, you'll need to insert the SIM card from your carrier into your device. Or, if you're using an eSIM, configure the plan via the Windows 11 settings app. You can have a representative at your carrier install it for you, or you can do it yourself. If you don't know where to start, here's how to install the SIM card and set up Windows 11.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) vs Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battle of the best ARM tablet
We compare two of the best ARM-based tablets - the new iPad Pro M1 and the Microsoft Surface Pro X - to see which one is better.
Apple has been pretty adamant about how the iPad Pro is an excellent laptop replacement, especially the new 2021 model powered by its M1 chipset. This is the same processor Apple currently uses on the MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and the 24-inch iMac. The latest iPad Pro offers ample storage options, lots of memory, support for 5G connectivity, and a brand new mini-LED display.
Microsoft can't keep up with Apple's iPad anymore
With Apple putting an M1 processor in its latest iPad Pro tablets, it's becoming clear that Microsoft can't keep up with its Surface PCs.
It was 2010 when Steve Jobs introduced the iPad, a so-called “third device” that sat comfortably between a smartphone and a laptop. Jobs said that in order for that to work, the product needed to be better at some things than its siblings. He used cases like reading as examples, and those use cases were a far cry from today's iPad Pro.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 listed by dealers in Europe, expected to launch by early 2021
The Surface Pro 8 has been listed by various retailers in Europe indicating that Microsoft might launch the tablet soon. Read on for more!
The Surface Pro 8 is expected to launch very soon as the upcoming tablet has been spotted by various retailers in Europe. The new portable Windows machine will be available in standard Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE model options, suggest certain databases of European retailers. It is also expected that Microsoft will offer up to 32GB of RAM, although that might only be offered with the non-LTE variant.
Grab the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for just $600 during Cyber Monday
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is now available for just $600, delivering the same no-frills Microsoft experience to a lower price point.
This Cyber Monday, you have another chance at checking out amazing deals if, for some reason, you weren't able to grab them during Black Friday season, which wrapped up on Friday (although some deals came up on Saturday as well). One of the things you could be interested in getting is a new laptop or tablet, and oh boy, you have several options to choose from. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is one of the headlining devices from Microsoft right now. Despite being a tablet first and a laptop second, it runs Windows 10 and has an x86 processor, so you can use it just like you would use a normal computer if you wanted to. Oh, and did I mention it's just $600 on Best Buy right now?
Microsoft's Eye Contact feature goes live on the Surface Pro X to keep your gaze focused in video calls
Microsoft has rolled out its new AI-powered Eye Contact feature for the Surface Pro X on all Windows 10 tracks.
At the Surface event late last year, Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro X — an ARM version of the Surface Pro 7 powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor (AKA Microsoft SQ1). During the Surface Pro X presentation, the company also showcased a new technology exclusive to the notebook, which utilized the power of AI to automatically focus a user's gaze at the camera during video calls. However, the feature wasn't available on the Surface Pro X when it first went on sale late last year in November. Now, almost a year after the original announcement, Microsoft has finally started rolling out the Eye Contact feature in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build 20175.
[Update: More Colors] Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and ARM-powered Surface device leak ahead of official launch
Evan Blass has shared renders of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 and the ARM-powered Surface ahead of their official launch tomorrow.
Microsoft is holding a launch event in New York City tomorrow, looking to unveil new Surface-branded hardware in the form of tablets and laptops. Of particular interest within these releases is a "Surface Pro" device that is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx SoC that will allow Windows to run smoothly on an ARM device. While we can patiently wait for a few hours for the launch event, those hungry for new information will be glad to know that Evan Blass has shared renders of the ARM-powered Surface, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3.