Setting the Microsoft Surface screen to not go dark while plugged in

Here’s a quick tip.  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.

Keeping the screen on while on power is useful, particularly if you are using the tablet as a desk clock (like I do).  Here’s how to make this change: