Surface Pro 4 Tricks
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Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time to finish up our holiday shopping and wrap up the year. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to say GOODBYE to 2015 and welcome 2016 with a big hug! As we move towards 2016, let’s see how Microsoft can help make life a little easier with these Surface Pro 4 & Surface Book Hacks.
Lumo lift app for mac. Microsoft Surface Pro 4– Elevating everything people love about Surface Pro 3 into the thinnest, lightest and even more powerful Surface yet, Surface Pro 4 is the tablet that can replace your laptop. It boasts Windows 10, a stunning 12.3” HD display and performs wonders with the redesigned Surface Pro 4 Type Cover and Surface Pen, all in a beautifully designed premium magnesium casing. Starting at just $899, Surface Pro 4 is available through more than 110 Microsoft store locations, microsoftstore.com and select partner retailers.
Microsoft Surface Book– A do-it-all high-performance 13.5” Windows 10 laptop with killer built-in Surface Pen functionality that enables you to write on the screen in laptop or clipboard mode. Starting at $1,499, Surface Book is the ultimate laptop – built for creativity and graphics-heavy programs and tasks. Surface is available for purchase through more than 110 Microsoft store locations, microsoftstore.com and select partner retailers.
Microsoft Band 2– Kick off the holidays with a new fitness routine and the beautifully redesigned Microsoft Band 2 with its curved display that makes it even more comfortable to wear. It’s fully integrated with a Microsoft Health Windows 10 Universal App to track everything from your heartrate to sleep quality.
Stay up-to-date with the latest text, email and app alerts, so you can live healthier. The new Microsoft Band is available for $249 through more than 110 Microsoft store locations, microsoftstore.com and select partner retailers.
Surface Pro 4 & Surface Book Hacks
Use Cortana + Hello while baking: Allows for hands free cooking, keeping your Surface Pro 4 dough-free this holiday season
Stress-free recipe swap: Share your favorite holiday recipes with family and friends in Microsoft Edge with Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pen. Have a sibling with a food allergy or a friend trying to cut calories? Write helpful tips and notes for substitutions or amounts right on the page with your Surface pen and share your best (healthy or not J) holiday recipes via email or social media or save to your OneNote.
Thank you notes made easy: Let your kids pen thank-you notes on Surface Book using OneNote and Surface pen. Post the notes directly to loved ones’ Facebook wall or send via email easy-peasy.
Easy gifting: Take the guesswork out of Santa’s gift list by letting kids circle exactly what they want right on the web page using Microsoft Edge on your Surface Pro 4. Do they want it in blue instead? They can make a note next to the item. Then just save to your favorites for later or send to yourself in email.
Get the best deals: It’s always exciting when you know you’re getting the best deals, especially during the holidays. Cortana can help you find the best coupons while shopping online using Microsoft Edge on your Surface Pro 4. When you visit any of the 100 big-ticket retailers this season like Macy’s, Target, Toys ‘R’ Us and others, Cortana will alert you when coupons are available for additional discounts.
Holiday Cards 2.0: Use Surface Book to design holiday greeting cards; perfect for the creative in your life.
Enjoy the moment: A busy holiday season comes with a big to-do list and a lot to remember. Let Cortana keep you organized with her helpful reminders. Either say ‘Hey Cortana” or simply scribble down a note with your Surface Pro 4 pen and Cortana will remind you to pick up wrapping paper next time you’re at Target or to call your mom when you get home.
New Microsoft Band Hacks
Sleep the stress away: Track the effects of post-holiday travel by sleeping with the new Microsoft Band; monitor sleep pattern changes and adjust for a better night’s rest amongst the holiday bustle.
Silent night: Use the new Microsoft Band to wake up unnoticed, allowing you to leave surprises for your loved ones and keep the magic of the holidays alive!
The family sledding class pass: Skip the gym this holiday to spend more time chasing your little ones up the sledding hill; track your non-traditional holiday workout with the new Microsoft Band. Holiday shopping at the mall, hanging lights on the house, it all counts when you’re wearing your new Microsoft Band.
Surface Pro 4 Pen Tips And Tricks
The Surface Pen is an awesome piece of hardware to compliment your new Surface Book or Surface Pro 4. For those that did not know, the updated Surface Pen offers the ultimate writing experience with 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity and reduced latency. In this post, we’re going to look at some top tips and tricks regarding the Surface Pen, to make your experience just a tad bit easier.
Surface Pro 4 Tricks And Tips
- On the opposite side of the clip is the flat side of the Surface Pen, featuring a magnetic strip that allows you to attach the Pen to your Surface device.
- Clicking the top button on the Surface Pen opens up OneNote so you can begin writing away.
- If you click and hold the top button on the Surface Pen, you will open up Cortana on Windows 10 (or Search if Cortana has yet to be set up).
- Double-click the top button to take a screenshot. You can use your Surface Pen tip to drag from one corner to another in the screenshot and your selection appears in a new page in OneNote.
- You can use the top button on the Surface Pen as an eraser, simply flip the pen over and use the top as an eraser (how easy was that?).
- The Surface Pen features a “right-click button” located at the tip end of the raised area on the flat side of the pen. All you have to do is press and hold the button, touch the screen with the pen tip, then release the button. This will bring up the right-click menu.
- Adjust Pen pressure sensitivity by opening the Surface app, going into the Pen category, and adjusting the slider.
- The Surface Pen is powered by one AAAA battery. When your battery is running low, the LED will glow red.
Do you have any cool tips or tricks to share? Let us know in the comments below.
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