Microsoft Display Dock Update Process

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

December 11, 2015

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Microsoft Display Dock Update Process

 

Microsoft's Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets are the first hardware devices from Microsoft that feature a unique capability that allows you to connect the handsets to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals to bump up your mobile productivity.

Well at least that is the advertising slogan.

My four hours using nothing but my Lumia 950 in Continuum Mode showed me that the concept has potential but, like any new technology, needs to iron out a few bumps.

A key piece of hardware that makes Continuum Mode work on the 950 devices is the Microsoft Display Dock (HD-500).

Like any hardware item it has firmware and today Microsoft shipped the first update for the dock to make it better to use​according to the changelog.

The update is delivered through the new Gadgets app, which replaced the old devices settings earlier today, and you will be prompted to install it the next time you plug the phone into the dock.

Check out the images to see how quick and easy the process is.

 

 

 

 

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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