Setting the Microsoft Surface screen to not go dark while plugged in
Windows 8Setting the Microsoft Surface screen to not go dark while plugged inSetting the Microsoft Surface screen to not go dark while plugged in
Most tablets have a quick way to tell the tablet to not go to sleep when running on power (plugged-in). The Microsoft Surface does not have a quick and easy way to do it in the Metro (yes, I said ‘Metro’) UI. Instead, you have to use the old way, by navigating through the old Control Panel app.
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