Tag Archives: Surface

Firmware updates for Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Duo

Posted on 2023-09-03 by guenni

Microsoft has released a firmware update for its Surface Laptop 4 on August 31, 2023, which is supposed to fix security issues and a charging problem. In addition, there is probably the (presumably) last firmware update for the Surface Duo … Continue reading →

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Surface Pro X cameras fails – certificate expired on May 23, 2023? Workaround possible

Posted on 2023-05-25 by guenni

[German]Owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro X suddenly face a big problem. The cameras of the ARM tablet fails since May 23, 2023. The forums are full of reports from affected users – and one blog reader has also contacted … Continue reading →

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Surface Laptop 2: End of support on December 27, 2022

Posted on 2022-12-27 by guenni

[German]A brief note for owners of a Microsoft Surface Laptop 2. Today, December 27, 2022, Microsoft's support for this device expires. A quick look at what this means for owners of such a device and how long this model was … Continue reading →

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May 2022 Firmware Updates for Surface Laptop Studio & Surface Book 3

Posted on 2022-05-28 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released May 2022 firmware updates for the Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Book 3. These firmware updates are supposed to fix issues, among other things, support for a dynamic refresh rate for Surface Laptop Studio with Windows 11 … Continue reading →

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Surface Book 3: Feb. 2022 firmware update may brick device

Posted on 2022-02-18 by guenni

[German]Owners of a Microsoft Surface Book 3 should be careful installing a Feb. 2022 firmware update on these devices at the moment. I have information that the combination of certain firmware updates can lead to real issues and bricks a … Continue reading →

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Microsoft announces Windows 11 SE for low-cost systems

Posted on 2021-11-10 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has announced a new variant of Windows 11 called Windows 11 SE for November 9, 2021. This Windows 11 variant is supposed to be specially designed for low-cost educational PCs and offers optimizations for low-end hardware. I had already … Continue reading →

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Surface Pro 3 and the (Card Blanche) TPM vulnerability

Posted on 2021-10-31 by guenni

[German]Here is another addendum to the topic "we are becoming more secure with hardware and software". Recently, Microsoft had to admit a TPM vulnerability (Card Blanche) for its Surface Pro 3 and sent a corresponding security notification around. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Reports say: Microsoft works on a low cost Surface Laptop with Windows 11 SE

Posted on 2021-10-30 by guenni

[German]There was a report this week that Microsoft is working on a Windows 11 SE. This variant is said to be intended for a low-priced Surface Laptop. Microsoft wants to attack the Chromebook market with it. Some information and thoughts … Continue reading →

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Microsoft announces Surface event for September 22, 2021

Posted on 2021-09-02 by guenni

Microsoft is probably planning to present new Surface models in a digital event on September 22, 2021. The software manufacturer has sent out corresponding invitations for this digital hardware event to the media. Advertising

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Prices for Surface Services

Posted on 2021-04-19 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has published a new list for repairs of Surface devices that are out of warranty. Device owners can see, for example, how much a battery replacement or a display replacement will cost, since flat rates are used. Advertising

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