The laptop starts at $549.99, and it features a 12.4-inch with 3:2 aspect ratio edge-to-edge PixelSense touchscreen display with a full keyboard (1.3mm key travel) and large precision trackpad. Inside, the Surface Laptop Go sports a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 quad-core processor with options for up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, and every configuration is optimized for battery life and performance. Also, the company claims up to 13 hours of battery life, and there’s fast-charging to spend more time unplugged....

The update described as Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack, is a cumulative package that includes drivers for all the components and updates that have already been released for Windows 8.1. The update being released today is a bit odd, because today isn’t Patch Tuesday and this is a manual download from the Microsoft Download Center. This is because not every Surface Pro 2 owner needs to install this update....

Although there are too many things you can do with Surface, today I’ll share with you my favorite tips and tricks that you might not know about to be more productive: Taking a screenshot Press the home button () on the side + the volume button downwards at the same time. The screen will dim for a fraction of a second, like if you were taking a picture, to indicate a screenshot has been taken....

According to the Microsoft changelog in the Surface Pro 3 Update History support page, these are the complete list of changes. Intel HD Graphics Family: 20.19.15.4568 improves Miracast and docked video performance. Intel Display Audio: 6.16.00.3197 improves Miracast and docked video performance. Surface Pro UEFI: 3.11.2050.0 improves system performance for the latest Windows versions. The new January 2017 firmware update for Surface Pro 3 should download and install automatically. However, if you have not received the update on your Surface, then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and try to force the download manually....

The new tablet incorporates many of the design elements of the Surface Pro X. The Surface Pro 8 features a 13-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, but it can go down to 60Hz with the dynamic refresh rate feature on Windows 11 to help with battery life, and since the screen is larger, the bezels are a lot thinner. You will notice that corners are more rounded that follows the new design of Windows 11....

After Synergy is installed and configured in each device, you will see how easy is to work with it, just move the mouse to the edged of the monitor and seamlessly the mouse pointer will appear in the next monitor, at which point you can also start using keyboard. These are Synergy most important features: No hardware required, just an ethernet connection. Seamlessly move the mouse between computers. No need to press any buttons, unlike when using KVM....

The only change is the name, now it’s called “System Image Backup”, which it only makes sense. Then everything else works exactly the same as it did before. If you still new to the backup process, I recommend to visit this Windows guide: How to create a Windows 8.1 system image backup (step-by-step), that I previously wrote. There you’ll find all the instructions to perform a full backup of your system....

If you want to do a clean install of the latest preview, Microsoft also made available the ISO files for Windows 10 build 15025. Recently, Windows 10 build 15019 released to Insiders and unlike build 15025, the earlier preview includes a lot of new features and changes, including Game Mode, Beam integration, Microsoft Edge improvements, and much more. In case you missed it, check out my hands-on video with build 15019....

The software giant also detailed the upgrade path for those coming from any edition of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and want to upgrade for free. In addition, we learned the pricing for Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro for new devices and devices that do not qualify for the free upgrade. Although, pretty much all Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 PCs will be capable to run Windows 10, the software maker unveil the minimum hardware, software, and region requirements to run all the features from the new operating system....

Although, the latest preview of Windows 10 Mobile brings a number of improvements and changes, the company warns of various known issues, including the possibility of users losing MMS messages. On the desktop, this week a video was uploaded to YouTube unveiling new changes in build 10114 for Windows 10. For example, elements in the Start menu has been relocated, now the full screen version of the Start menu actually looks like the Start screen in Windows 8....

Microsoft also pushed the Windows 10 July cumulative update KB3172985 bringing improvements and bug fixes for the public release of the operating system. Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book received July firmware update to resolve a number of driver problems, system performance, touch input, and pen settings. The Microsoft Store had a great Xbox One deal, which offered an 1TB console, extra controller, four games, and $50 store credit for only $299....

Windows Blue: In-depth overview on the new features and changes for Windows 8: This is a side-by-side comparison of everything you need to know about Windows Blue. Since the early leak of Microsoft forthcoming OS upgrade several days ago, there has been a flood of information. Here is a compilation of the most important features and changes coming to Windows Blue: Slide to shut down, app automatic update and File Manager coming to Blue: Windows Blue hints BaseFS, MinKernel and Windows Defender modern app Windows Blue adds sync for Start screen settings and paired devices across PCs...

Google finally allows users to export Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, YouTube, and other products data for offline backup or to easily move to a new service. Microsoft’s Major Nelson shares his tips and tricks navigating Xbox One, and if you are looking to buy the best 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet under $300, I will recommend you to check the best tablets of 2013. Oh! Remember that Microsoft is also having a “12 Days of Deals” starting Monday 9, and the first deal is the Dell Venue 8 Pro for only $99....

At E3 2016, we’re expecting the game industry to get together to unveil new game titles and what’s coming on each platform, and Microsoft is also expected to make a big splash with huge announcements. Here’s everything you need to know about the Xbox E3 Briefing, live stream links to watch the event, and everything we’re expecting to hear from Microsoft. Also this week, Microsoft released yet another test version of Windows 10....

Continue learning Windows 8, this week you learned how to prepare your PC to install the upcoming Microsoft’s OS; how to add Metro style app shortcuts to the Windows Desktop; how to automatically bypass the new Start screen at logon, and finally how to configure auto logon in the Microsoft’s latest operating system. Here is all of what you might have missed: Download Windows 8 latest default wallpapers for Windows 7 The ultimate guide to prepare your PC to install Windows 8 [All you need to know] Windows 8 90-day trial now available for download How to configure automatic logon in Windows 8 SkyDrive overhauled to a “modern” UI, new features and Android app coming soon Go straight to Windows 8 Desktop bypassing the Start screen How to create Metro apps shortcuts on Windows 8 Desktop with MetroApp Link...

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If you don’t like to open every website that you pinned in the Start Screen, you should try this: How to open Windows 8 pinned website tiles on the desktop Internet Explorer [Bonus]. How much do you know about the new Task Manager in Windows 8? Software is only useful as long as you have the knowledge on how to take advantage of it — How to master the new Task Manager in Windows 8....

Lately, it is not news that a few things aren’t working out in Windows 8; Microsoft knows it, and Windows 8.1 is meant to fix many of these shortcomings. So now the company is taking a few step backwards and it is bringing back a couple of the old iconic features such as boot-to-desktop and Start button (Even though these features are likely to appear in the next upgrade of the OS, we really won’t know for sure until the final version ships later this year)....

Follow this link tomorrow to get access to the live broadcast. If you have the opportunity to be at “The Big Apple” tomorrow, make sure to note that the new Microsoft Store (pop-up) will open the 25th @ 10:00pm, in case you want to buy a copy of Windows 8 or the new Microsoft Surface with Windows RT. Special Surface webcast fans Join Microsoft virtually tomorrow at 1:30 pm EDT for a special Surface webcast where you can learn more about Microsoft Surface and how to purchase — follow the same link above....