Ultimate Tips and Tricks for Mastering Microsoft Surface RT

If you have no experience with Microsoft Surface products before, you probably have many things to catch up. Microsoft Surface RT is the first generation of Microsoft Surface launched alongside with Windows 8 released by Microsoft on October 26, 2012.

When you’ve finished unboxing your Surface RT, 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.

1. Featured Surface RT Tips and Tricks
2. Basic Surface RT Tips and Tricks
3. Advanced Surface RT Tips and Tricks
4. Latest Surface RT Tips and Tricks

Featured Surface RT Tips and Tricks

Here are the most popular Surface RT tips & tricks that you probably interested in:

Microsoft Surface RT Specs – Full Technical Specifications

Microsoft Surface RT is the first generation of Microsoft Surface launched alongside with Windows 8 released by Microsoft on October 26, 2012.

Microsoft Surface RT Buyer’s Guide

Need to gear up your Surface RT? Here we have covered everything you need to know about buying the best accessories to power up your Surface RT.

How to take a screenshot on Surface RT

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 Install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on Surface RT/2 with Fix in 2017

Most Surface RT and Surface 2 owners can't install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on their devices recently. Here is how to get the Start menu on your devices.

Basic Surface RT Tips and Tricks

Here are the basic Surface RT tips & tricks that you should know:

How to download Surface RT 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 RT 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 RT 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.

Advanced Surface RT Tips and Tricks

Here are the advanced Surface RT tips & tricks that you should know:

Quick access to Surface’s battery report with a simple batch file

We will guide you to create a simple file that can be executed to generate the battery report and automatically access the report for you.

How to Install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on Surface RT/2 with Fix in 2017

Most Surface RT and Surface 2 owners can't install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on their devices recently. Here is how to get the Start menu on your devices.

How to reset your Surface RT 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.

Latest Surface RT 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 configure Surface Mobile Mouse with Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Do you want to tweak your Surface Mobile Mouse for a better experience? Here is how to configure or assign Surface Mobile Mouse's DPI value settings, left click, right click, wheel button click, and scrolling behavior.

How to replace Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse Batteries

Don't know how to install or replace the batteries on the Surface Mobile Mouse? Check out here to see how to do that with easy to follow instructions.

How to connect a Surface Mobile Mouse to your computer

Having a new Surface Mobile Mouse and getting stuck on how to connect it your Surface or computer? Here we have an easy and detail guide on how to do that.

How to check your Surface warranty status – the quick and easy way

Having trouble with your Surface devices and want to get support from Microsoft? Here is the quick and easy way to check your Surface's warranty status before you request support.

How to configure Surface Arc Mouse with Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Does Surface Arc Mouse work well for you? Here is how to configure or assign Surface Arc Mouse's DPI value settings, left click, right click, three finger click, and scrolling behavior.

How to replace Surface Arc Mouse Batteries

Don't know how to install or replace the batteries on the Surface Arc Mouse? Check out here to see how to do that with easy to follow instructions.

How to connect a Surface Arc Mouse to your Computer

Having a new Surface Arc Mouse and getting stuck on how to connect it your Surface or computer? Here we have an easy and detail guide on how to do that.

Microsoft Surface display size and resolution – a complete list

Microsoft Surface display quality and technology is getting better over time. Check out here to see what's the difference between each Surface display specifications.

How to connect the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to your Computer

In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to connect the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to your Surface or Windows 10 PCs via wired or wireless connectivity.

How to Reset Your Surface Using 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 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.

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.

Microsoft Surface battery capacity – a complete list

In this guide, you will learn how to convert your Surface battery capacity in mWh to mAh and know about battery information of all Surface models.

How to enable Hibernation support on Microsoft Surface

In this tutorial, you will see how to enable hibernation support on your Surface devices. You will be able to put your Surface into hibernation right from the power menu.

Download Microsoft Surface 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 set custom screen resolutions on Microsoft Surface

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 download the latest Windows 10 ISO file

Do you know where to download the latest Windows 10 ISO file? Here we will guide you to how to download Windows 10 ISO file via a tool named "Media Creation Tool".

How to fix Surface RT/2 or Surface Pro/2 phantom touch or ghost touch

Do you experience phantom touches problems on your Surface RT/2 or Surface Pro/2? If your Surface's screen registers touch input by itself, here there is a possible solution might fix your problem.

How to Install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on Surface RT/2 with Fix in 2017

Most Surface RT and Surface 2 owners can't install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on their devices recently. Here is how to get the Start menu on your devices.

Microsoft Surface RT Tips and Tricks

In this article, we will list down all Surface RT tips and tricks we know so far, range from the basic to advanced instructions.

How to Disable Surface Home Button on Surface RT, 2, Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 3

Surface Home Button on Surface RT, Surface 2, Surface Pro, and Surface Pro 2 can be disabled with a simple tweak. Check out here to find out how to do that.

How to download official recovery image for Microsoft Surface

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 Remove Recovery Partition on Microsoft Surface RT

Do you want to get significant more free space on your Surface RT tablet? This article will guide you to remove the recovery partition on your Microsoft Surface.

Quick access to Surface’s battery report with a simple batch file

We will guide you to create a simple file that can be executed to generate the battery report and automatically access the report for you.

How to access the Surface’s 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 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.

How to Unlock Power Plans on Surface Devices

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 Check Battery Manufacturer on Your Surface Device

Have you ever want to know which company that made the battery for Surface device? Here we will guide you the steps that you can check your Surface's battery manufacturer.