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Microsoft Surface Firmware Updates for December 2013
Fixes for just about every configuration imaginable
Paul Thurrott
December 10, 2013
1 Min Read
In keeping with time-honored tradition, Microsoft today issued Surface firmware updates alongside its monthly Patch Tuesday security fixes. This month's set of updates includes updates for all Surface models: Surface 2, Surface RT, Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2.
Be sure to check out my comprehensive Microsoft Surface 2: The Complete Guide if you're not up on what Microsoft has done with the new Surface generation 2 devices and accessories.
Here's what's new this week.
Surface RT with Windows RT or Windows RT 8.1
Surface Home button driver update to optimize available system memory
Surface Type Cover audio device driver update to enhance trackpad sounds for Type Cover 2
Surface Pro with Windows 8
No updates
Surface Pro with Windows 8.1
Wi-Fi driver (v14.69.24047.156) update for improved wireless display experience
Surface 2
Fix for screen dimming during CPU intensive operations resolved
Decreased charge time for batteries resolved
Two-finger trackpad use optimized
Update to support additional external displays
Skype video quality improved
Resolved delay during restart when Bluetooth devices are connected
Surface Pro 2
Update for improved system stability, including when minimizing full screen games
Updated Wi-Fi driver for improved wireless display and connectivity with wireless access points
Improved Surface Cover interaction including power-saving sleep functionality
Color fidelity improvements for all applications
Optimized two-finger trackpad use
Enhanced audio experience when connected to a DisplayPort 1.2 device
As always, the simplest way to get and install these updates is via Windows Update. Microsoft now provides step-by-step instructions if you're not sure how to make that happen.
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