If you have no experience with Microsoft Surface products before, you probably have many things to catch up. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is the third-generation of Surface Pro series, introduced by Microsoft on June 20, 2014. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop.
When you’ve finished unboxing your Surface Pro 3, you will go through the first device setup. The process will lead you to set your language, computer name, connecting to WiFi and setting up your Microsoft account. Now everything is ready, and it’s time for you to dig into it.
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- Featured Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
- Basic Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
- Advanced Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
- Latest Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
Featured Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
Here are the most popular Surface Pro 3 tips & tricks that you probably interested in:

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Specs – Full Technical Specifications
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is the third generation of Surface Pro series, introduced by Microsoft on June 20, 2014. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop.

Surface Pro 3 FAQ: Everything you need to know!
Looking to learn more about Microsoft Surface Pro 3? We've got you covered, here are our comprehensive Microsoft Surface Pro 3 frequently asked questions that should clear up all your queries.

How to take a screenshot on Microsoft Surface
Are you getting stuck to take a screenshot on your Surface device? Check out our 4 best methods you can take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface, Surface Pro, and Surface Book.

Ultimate Tips to Max Out Microsoft Surface Battery Life
This is the ultimate tips to max out your Microsoft Surface battery life as long as possible when you are in the class, meeting or working on the site.

How to Use Your Surface PC as a Portable Display
Having a Surface PC? You can configure your Surface as a beautiful portable wireless display or secondary monitor with the mouse, keyboard, touch, and pen support.

How to Disable the Windows button on Surface Pro 3
Microsoft has an easy option for you to enable or disable completely the Home or Windows button on your Microsoft Surface Pro 3.

How to Troubleshoot Surface 3 Pen or Surface Pro 3 Pen
Do you have any issues with your Surface Pen shipped with Surface Pro 3 or Surface 3? Here we have collected all issues and solutions you can use to troubleshoot your Surface Pen yourself.
Basic Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
Here are the basic Surface Pro 3 tips & tricks that you should know:

How to download Surface Pro 3 drivers and firmware
Here we have a list of all download links for each Surface tablet, laptop, PC, and accessories. It is really easy to download and install the latest drivers and firmware on Microsoft Surface devices.

How to download original Surface Pro 3 recovery image
In this article, you will find out how to download a right recovery image to create a recovery drive for resetting your Microsoft Surface device.

How to access Surface Pro 3 battery report
Battery report allows you to learn more about your Surface's battery information and usage history. Read on for more information and how to generate and access the report.

How to take a screenshot on Surface Pro 3
Are you getting stuck to take a screenshot on your Surface device? Check out our 4 best methods you can take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface, Surface Pro, and Surface Book.

How to adjust screen brightness on Surface Pro 3
Are you getting stuck to lower, increase, turn up, brighten, or change screen brightness on your Surface Pro? In this tutorial, we will show you the 3 easy ways to adjust screen brightness on your Surface Pro.
Advanced Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
Here are the advanced Surface Pro 3 tips & tricks that you should know:

How to Configure Surface Pro 3 UEFI/BIOS Settings
This article will show you how to enter the Surface Pro 3 UEFI/BIOS and configure boot order, manage device security, and more.

How to reset your Surface Pro 3 with USB recovery drive
In this article, we will walk you step-by-step through how to create a USB recovery drive, loading recovery image, and resetting your Surface using the USB recovery drive.

How to set a custom resolution on Surface Pro 3
In this tutorial, we will guide you how to add and set a right custom resolution to resolve the display scaling issues on your Surface when you working with old applications, multiple displays, and gaming.

How to unlock all power plans on Surface Pro 3
In this tutorial, you will learn about what is Connected Standby, Modern Standby and how to unlock all power plans and advanced settings on Microsoft Surface devices.

How to manage Battery Limit feature on Surface Pro 3
In this article, we will walk you through how to enable and verify the battery limit feature on supported Surface devices.
Latest Surface Pro 3 Tips and Tricks
Below you will see all our published tips, tricks, and tutorials over time since the product announced. Those guides available from basic to advanced and complex instructions. If we missed something, please let us know in the comments section below:

How to manage asset tag on Microsoft Surface devices
Microsoft made an easy tool for system administrators to manage asset tags on Microsoft Surface devices, and here is how to do that.

How to Enable Battery Limit Feature on Microsoft Surface
In this article, we will walk you through how to enable and verify the battery limit feature on supported Surface devices.

How to Check Your Surface Warranty Status
Have trouble with your Surface devices and want to get support from Microsoft? Here is a quick and easy way to check your Surface's warranty status before you make a support request.

How to Claim Surface Exclusive Offers on Microsoft Surface
Getting Adobe Creative Cloud Photography, Adobe Premiere Rush, and Adobe Fresco for free with an exclusive offer for Microsoft Surface owners.

How to Connect or Pair Microsoft Surface Pen
In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to pair or connect Microsoft Surface Pen to your Surface or compatible PCs.

The 3 easy ways to adjust screen brightness on Surface Pro
Are you getting stuck to lower, increase, turn up, brighten, or change screen brightness on your Surface Pro? In this tutorial, we will show you the 3 easy ways to adjust screen brightness on your Surface Pro.
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