The Microsoft Surface laptops and tablets have been a formidable lineup. Surface devices have undergone an incredible evolution since their first release in 2012. The new generation of Microsoft’s in-house manufactured Surface devices gets even better with the all-new Windows 11.
Windows 11 comes packed with plenty of new features for everyone, but some features on the new OS are better suited to Surface devices. Once you upgrade to Windows 11 on a Surface PC or tablet, you will realize that Surface truly brings out the best Windows 11 has to offer. Without further delay, let's look at all the different ways Windows 11 and Surface make each other better.
1. Windows Ink Made Better
Windows Ink is Microsoft’s incredible take on pen computing, and through it, users can capture ideas quickly with the help of touch-enabled devices or dedicated pens. While Windows users have been inking on compatible Surface devices ever since its release, the new Surface Slim Pen 2 takes the inking experience to a whole new level.
The Surface Slim Pen 2 gives users improved precision and a natural pen on paper feeling thanks to its advanced tactile signals. The Surface Slim Pen 2 coupled with either the Surface Pro 8 or the Surface Laptop Studio will give users an incredible inking experience highlighted by incredible pressure sensitivity and shading capability.
Only select applications provide tactile signals currently, but we expect Microsoft to make this feature available to a broader range of applications in the near future.
2. Multitasking Gets a Brand New Meaning
The Surface makes multitasking on Windows 11 very effective. If you use Surface for school, office, and casual use, you can utilize multiple desktop windows to become more productive. This feature is even better because Windows 11 will keep track of all the apps you’re using and pick up from the same point.
You can even snap apps in groups and launch them all at once with just one click. On Windows 11, you can access snap app groups from the Windows taskbar after grouping for quick access.
Another great feature in Windows 11 is that you can install Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. In terms of productivity, this could mean using the Surface pen to take notes on the Kindle Android app.
3. An Optimized Display Experience
The Surface and Window 11 combine to give you an incredible display that is engineered to perfection. This includes an extended brightness range for Surface displays with greater granular control that allows you to use the Surface Laptop Studio in varying light conditions. More importantly, the 3:2 aspect ratio of Surface displays makes it perfect for casual browsing, working on code, or even editing Word documents.
If you regularly use multiple monitors, you will be glad to know that Windows 11 on Surface will remember how you organized your apps even after disconnecting the additional screens. So the next time you connect multiple monitors, Windows 11 will automatically configure your layout and save you precious time.
4. Enhanced Mode Detection
Previously, you had to manually change the mode on a Surface device after switching to tablet mode. In Windows 11, Surface will automatically switch to different modes by sensing how you hold and use your device.
You can sign contracts in tablet mode, present on multiple screens in desktop mode, or simply write in laptop mode; no matter what you do, Surface will detect your desired mode automatically and change the Windows 11 UI .accordingly.
Windows 11 Brings the Best Out Of the Surface
Microsoft has made considerable improvements in Windows 11, making it ideal for use on Surface devices. The all-new Microsoft Surface SE is a significant release and is anticipated to take on the Chromebook.