Firmware updates available for original Surface Pro - fixes Touch and Type Cover issues

If y'all are the proud (or disappointed) possessor of a first generation Microsoft Surface Pro, then you lot might want to check Windows Update for a new firmware updates that are available today. The new updates for the Surface Pro better compatibility with the second generation Type and Touch Covers.

The new firmware updates, numbered one.0.279.0 and ane.0.280.0, fix bug in which the newer Covers existence used on the showtime generation Surface Pro caused stability issues. There should be no more worry about inaccurate typing or less than perfect touchpads subsequently you lot load upwardly the latest patches.

If you don't feel like waiting for Windows to automatically grab the update for yous, feel free to grab information technology yourself via the Windows Updated. To do so, simply open the Charms Bar [WIN+C], select "Settings", select "Change PC Settings", and then select "Windows Update".

Let us know if any of the firmware updates have fixed issues for yours Surface Pro and Microsoft's high-tech keyboard covers.

Source: Microsoft

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