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why my pc is not supporting 5G Network

why my pc is not supporting 5G Network

Surface | Surface Book | Network
asked 2024-10-15T13:13:39+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

I HATE HATE HATE the Surface! Don't waste your money on this tablet.

I hate that I ever bought a Surface RT! The touch screen goes crazy and I can never use it. I can't believe I wasted my money on this thing. Of course the problems started right after the warranty expired! Save your money and don't buy a Surface!!!! The …

Surface | Other
asked 2014-09-14T20:10:36+00:00
Anonymous
11 answers

I have to restart to get my USB key/flash or jump drive recognized, anyone else?

I don't remember if this was a problem when I first got my surface, but recently, when I insert my USB key/flash or jump drive, it sometimes doesn't pop up as being recognized by the desktop view. However, if I restart the surface RT with it plugged in,…

Surface | Other
asked 2013-02-25T22:46:10+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can Surface Pro 7+ with Surface Dock 2 support dual 2560*1440 display in extended mode?

I have a Surface Pro 7+ and two Dell S2721D monitors (max resolution 2560 * 1440). If I purchase a Surface Dock 2 and connect both monitors with the type C - HDMI cables, would I get dual external monitors on 2560 * 1440 resolution with extended mode?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2021-10-10T22:30:09+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Surface Pro 4 - DVD Drive

Hi, I've heard there could be issues connecting an external DVD drive to a Surface Pro 4 (due to power supply through the USB port). Does anyone know if this is true? If so, what things should I watch out for? (e.g. do I need a DVD drive with a power…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2017-05-31T05:27:38+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Surface 9 Pro stuck on "diagnosing your pc" after forced restart.

My Microsoft Surface 9 Pro was initially stuck on the windows startup logo with the loading symbol underneath for about 20 minutes. This was when I forced a restart and when it started up again got "preparing automatic repair", it was stuck on…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2023-03-20T14:25:30+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement

I have the above which is 5 years old. How do I know when it is time to replace the battery, and how do I go about doing so. If possible, what would be the approximate cost to do so.?

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2021-07-29T19:15:55+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Laptop 4 and fun noise

Hi all, I would like to draw attention to my experience with a Laptop 4 AMD 7, 8g ram, 256 gb, it concerns the fan of the device. I bought it a few days ago, so it's absolutely new. I immediately noticed that when I start a game (Civilization 6, Age of…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2021-08-07T12:09:14+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Surface Pro 4 Battery Stuck at 0% Despite Plugged In and Charging

After the last update, my Surface Pro has stopped charging and has been draining over time. Now it needs to stay connected to a power adapter or else it will get immediately shut off. The light is a stable white, and I have already uninstalled and…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2021-06-11T11:55:07+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Brand new replacement Studio Laptop 2 Shutting Down Continuously

I am beyond irate at this point and Microsoft has been useless at best. I bought a brand new Studio Laptop 2 in June. The USB-C port caught fire in December. After a lengthy and useless process, I was told it was likely external contamination, and not an…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-01-25T01:28:29+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

surface book 2- right latch for screen seems awfully tight

I use the button... it turns green. The left side disconnects.. but the right side is awfully tight. It will disconect with some force, but I don't liek the way that feels. If I use the manual eject it works like it should, which makes me feel worse…

Surface | Surface Book | Display and screen
asked 2023-09-24T04:40:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Display Not Filling Up Entire Screen

I have a surfacebook 2 and my display screen is not filling the entire screen. I have tried to change the resolution, have uninstalled the driver and restarted my laptop, updated my windows, and downloaded the newest drivers. None of the solutions have …

Surface | Surface Book | Display and screen
asked 2020-12-22T01:49:14+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

South Africa - Microsoft repair company

Where in South Africa can I have a Microsoft screen that has detached from the casing fixed?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2021-01-18T15:00:54+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can you run an external GPU with the surface laptop 3

Was looking to upgrade from my aging surface pro 3 to the surface laptop 3 as I can double the core count, ram and storage and hopefully be set for another 3-4 years or so. I noticed that the surface laptop 3 only has integrated iris graphics which is …

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2019-10-28T09:53:41+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Windows Hello no longer working on Surface Book2

Windows Hello no longer working on Surface Book2 purchased Oct 2019. Was working fine till 1909 update KB4550945. Pin and Password logon working fine. Have uninstalled camera and reinstalled still not working.

Surface | Surface Book | Sound and camera
asked 2020-05-18T11:31:43+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

how do i use the lenovo active pen on my microsoft surface laptop 3? i cant seem to find where to confgure it from. i need to use a stylus for uni work but i only have the lenovo stylus on me.

how do i use the lenovo active pen on my microsoft surface laptop 3? i cant seem to find where to confgure it from. i need to use a stylus for uni work but i only have the lenovo stylus on me. it doesnt seem to work if i just use it on my screen and the…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2021-09-07T14:34:27+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

A minha caneta não funciona

Quando recebi o surface, ele vinha com uma caneta que carregava no próprio teclado. Entretanto, ela deixou de funcionar e eu pensei que fosse da caneta. Pedi uma nova caneta e o problema manteve-se. Entretanto percebi que a caneta, apesar de estar…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2024-10-09T09:44:18+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

My Signature Type Cover has stopped working

Since the last Windows update, my Signature Type Cover has stopped woking. I have tried all the recommended repairs but nothing worked

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2024-09-27T07:05:01+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Can someone advise on the battery health of my refurbished Surface Book 3?

Here are the details I found on a cmd prompt for battery reports, but I can't interpret them. I've only had it for a few days, but I definitely would never get close to the 17hrs estimated on the reviews for this model. Probably more like 5-6 I'd guess…

Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery
asked 2023-04-27T09:59:38+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Microsoft Surface Pro will not turn on

I have a Microsoft Surface Pro that I purchased about 3 years ago.  Yesterday it turned off and now it will not start.  There are no lights (the only light is on the power cord clip.  Can it be saved?  Is it worth having it fixing?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2021-05-25T01:00:06+00:00
Anonymous