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The Ultimate Guide to Connecting Your Surface Pro to a Monitor

The Ultimate Guide to Connecting Your Surface Pro to a Monitor

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Connecting the Surface Pro to a monitor is a straightforward process that significantly expands your visual workspace. Whether for increased productivity, better multitasking, or better entertainment experiences, connecting your Surface Pro to an external monitor is a game-changer. This simple but impressive process involves identifying the correct port on your device (such as USB-C or Mini DisplayPort), selecting a compatible monitor, and using the appropriate cable or adapter. Once connected, you can easily adjust display settings like resolution and orientation to suit your needs. Ideal for professionals, creative people, and tech enthusiasts, this setup unlocks the full potential of your Surface Pro, turning it into a more powerful and versatile workstation.

Understanding Surface Pro Ports

Understanding the ports on your Surface Pro is key to maximizing its functionality, especially when it comes to connecting external devices like a monitor. Here’s a description of the common ports you’ll find on the various Surface Pro models.

Choosing the Right Monitor

The Ultimate Guide to Connecting Your Surface Pro to a Monitor

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Not all monitors are created equal. When selecting a monitor for your Surface Pro, it’s important to consider a variety of factors to ensure you get the most out of your dual-screen setup. Consider size, resolution, and port compatibility.

Types of Cables and Adapters

You’ll probably need a cable or adapter to connect. We’ll explore HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C options.

Configuring Display Settings on Windows

Once you’ve successfully connected your Surface Pro to a monitor, the next step is to fine-tune your display settings to ensure an optimal viewing experience. Here’s how to adjust key settings like resolution, orientation, and others.

Benefits of a Dual Monitor Setup

Discover the transformative power of a dual monitor setup! Embrace the vastness of extended screen space that not only doubles your digital workspace but also boosts your productivity. Whether for professional work, creative projects, or even to enhance your entertainment experience, learn why upgrading to two monitors could be a game-changer in your daily digital life.

Customizing Your Workspace

Organize your digital workspace effectively. Here’s how to manage Windows and apps on multiple screens.

Surface Pro Docking Station: Expanding Your Options

For even more connectivity, consider using the Surface Pro Docking Station.

Wireless Display Options

Prefer to go wireless? We’ll discuss Miracast and other wireless display methods.

Also Read: How to Install or Update the WiFi Driver on Windows 11

Surface Pro in Professional Environments

The Surface Pro shines in professional environments, offering a seamless blend of portability, power, and versatility. Its lightweight design and robust performance make it an ideal choice for business professionals on the go. With features like a high-resolution touchscreen, detachable keyboard, and stylus support, it easily adapts to different work scenarios. The compatibility of the Surface Pro turns it into a desktop-like experience when needed.

Conclusion

Extending your Surface Pro’s display to a monitor opens up a world of possibilities. Whether for work or play, this is a simple but effective upgrade.

Microsoft Windows 10 Tab Experience

Microsoft Releases New Build for Insiders that Enhances the Windows 10 Tab Experience

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Microsoft has been experimenting with Windows 10 since it was first launched to bring a better user experience for its customers. Recently, it had released some new features for its Tablet OS. This time, again, keeping the Tab experience in mind, the company has launched a new build for testing, i.e., Build 18970 (20H1), to enhance it. The company released the build for the Microsoft Insiders for the testing, and along with that, they can also use the Cumulative Update Build 18970.1005 (KB4518974).

The build has been designed for the 2-in-1 convertible PCs, including the Surface Pro. The new build has got a similar design as the current Windows 10 desktop interface, but as soon the keyboard is removed, or the position of the PC is changed to a Tablet’s, Windows becomes compatible to the Tablet view.

The new build has brought some changes to the current interface of the 2-in-1s. The changes include increased spacing between the Taskbar icons, and the company has collapsed the Search box on taskbar into an icon. So to use the Search box, one needs to tap on the icon, and the Search box will pop up on the screen. Also, when turned into a Tablet, the File Explorer switches to touch-optimized layout for better accessibility for the users. The company has also optimised the keyboard software for the Tablet, as when turned into a Tab, the Touch keyboard is auto invoked upon tapping on any of the text fields on the screen.

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Since the company is
trying to provide its users with a better Tablet experience, it has
also made some changes in the settings for the Tablet. Along with the
new build, Microsoft has also made refurbished the Rest option for
the Windows. Now, the users can easily re-install the Windows from
the cloud or local drive using the Reset option. Earlier Reset option
only allowed the installation through a local install, that too with
available Windows files (the compressed copy of Windows files stored
at the local disk). Now the users will be able to speed up the
process of installing the Windows through the cloud.

These are some of the changes that Microsoft has defined through a Blogpost, but according to the reports, there are some more. But that, one can only know after exploring the new Build. Currently, it is only available to the Microsoft Insiders, and after the update is released for the general public, the users can enjoy the new Tab experience as soon they change the position of the laptop as a Tab or remove the keyboard from it.

Microsoft Unveils the Addition of New Products in its Surface Series

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Microsoft hosted its annual event, in the New York City, on Tuesday 2 October. In the event, the company launched a pack of four surface gears, including the Surface Pro 6 tablet/laptop hybrid, the Surface Laptop 2, the Surface Studio all-in-one desktop and also a $349 Surface Headphones, while the rumoured Surface Phone is still under the wraps.

Starting with the new Surface Pro 6 laptop/tablet, it consists of Intel’s quad-core 8th Gen processor, with an improved battery life that can last for 13.5 hours, when fully charged. The laptop has a 12.3-inch display, and no USB-C ports, like its predecessor, Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2. It supports up to 16GB of RAM, and it is 1.5 times faster than the other previous laptops of the same series. The laptop is the first of its family to have a matte black finish. The laptop/tablet is available at a starting price of $899.

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The Surface Laptop 2 is a striking black matte finish laptop, having a 13.5-inch touchscreen. The laptop operates on the quad-core 8th Generation processor. Microsoft has again neglected the USB-C port in the Surface Laptop 2, instead, it has a USB-A. This time Microsoft has introduced a more silent and easier to type on Alcantara fabric-covered keyboard. The laptop costs $999, for its basic model.

The second version, in the Surface Studio range, the Surface Studio 2, is an all in one desktop that converts into a flat drawing panel with the help of its classic Studio hinges. The desktop has a 28-inch display screen, similar to the Surface Studio, but, brighter and with better contrast. The desktop has the 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor, and a speedier SSD storage that can range between 1 TB to 2TB, based on the model. The system has the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 chipset, specially designed for the creative professionals. Also, the system has got the inbuilt Xbox Wireless support and a USB-C port. The price of the Studio Pro 2 is $3,499 for the base model and may vary with the higher models.

Microsoft has also announced its first smart Surface Headphones. Having the noise-cancelling feature, the user can adjust the sound of the headphones, using the dial on the left ear cup, to eliminate noise. It supports the hands-free voice commands, with the help of the Hey Cortana technology. The headphones consist of the USB Type C port that is used for the charging purpose. It stops the track or the music as soon the user removes it from the ears. It also consists of the touch controls on the ear cups. The headphones can work for 15 hours after they are fully charged. The Surface Headphones costs approximately $350.

Microsoft has also launched the ‘All Access’ payment plan for the Surface products. This is not a monthly subscription plan, but similar to one, as the buyer will pay a fixed amount every month, till the completion of 2 years, to buy any of those Surface products. The buyer will also avail the access to Office 365. But, in this plan, the buyer cannot upgrade to the newer version of the Surface series.

All the new Surface Series gadgets have been available for pre-orders, starting on Tuesday, in the US, with shipments expected later this month.

Microsoft Ends its Surface Pro Financing Program

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Approximately, a year ago, Microsoft launched a financial program with a payment plan called Klarna Financing, for selling its expensive and pretty Surface Pro Laptops. The program targetted mainly the students and the educators, who wanted to buy an expensive laptop but could not afford it.

The scheme included a 24 months payment program. The buyer could get the laptop on a no interest lease, for that he/she had to pay a particular amount every month till next 24 months. After a successful completion of 24 months, the buyer would own the laptop. Also, the program had offered the buyer to upgrade the laptop with a newer version after 18 months or more, only if the buyer had kept the laptop in good condition. But in case of a failed payment, the buyer had to pay 20% extra.

Now this year, Microsoft has quietly shut down the program and will no longer accept any enrollments for the program. It stated in the FAQ of the company that Microsoft decided to end the program after “much thought and consideration.” It has not given much information about why it is shutting the program down.

The customers who are already registered with the program will continue getting the benefits and will be able to upgrade their laptops to the newer version. Also, for more information, the customers will have to contact the company directly about the Klarna program as Microsoft is also going to shut down the Surface Plus Portal on September 30th of this year.