CRU

(1) Stands for “Customer Replaceable Units” or “Commercial Spares.” Service parts that can be removed and replaced by the customer.

(2) Stands for “Custom Resolution Utility.” A tool that allows you to create custom resolutions for Windows PC, especially for the screen with uncommon aspect ratios like the 3:2 display on Surface devices. You can learn about creating and setting custom screen resolutions on Microsoft Surface – devices as we detail in this guide.

CRU User Interface

CRU User Interface on a Surface Pro 3