Microsoft continues rolling out March firmware updates for its Surface computers. This time, a bunch of new drivers and improvements receive Surface Pro 5th gen (2017 model) and the latest addition to the family, Surface Pro 7 Plus.
Category: Hardware
March update for Xbox fixes controller connection issues
A few days ago, Microsoft released the March update for the Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. This relatively minor update brought an option to turn off the FPS Boost and Auto HDR enhancements for backward compatible games. For some reason, the changelog does not say that the March update also resolves gamepad connection issues. Jason Ronald, a member of the Xbox team, mentioned in his Twitter account that those suffering from the controller disconnect issues should install the latest update to get rid of all the problems.
Microsoft promises to fix screen blackouts on Surface Book 3
If you own a Surface Book 3 and experience intermittent screen blackouts, Microsoft is out there ready to help. The company has issued a statement on its official support forum asking users to contact Microsoft Support.
Microsoft plans to introduce new webcams this Spring
According to a recent report from Petri, Microsoft is about to introduce new webcams. If the rumors are true, expect a new webcam reveal during the Surface Spring event alongside the updated Surface Laptop 4.
March Update is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series
Microsoft started rolling out the March update for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. This is a relatively minor update that only brings several improvements.
AMD processors are coming to 13-inch Surface Laptop 4
15-inch Surface Laptop 3 is the only computer from Microsoft that runs on AMD CPU. According to the recent report from WinFuture, Microsoft is about to end this exclusivity. In the upcoming Surface Laptop 4, the company will offer AMD configurations in both 13-inch and 15-inch form-factors. Users will be free to choose what CPU they want in both sizes.
Surface Laptop 3 received battery life improvements with the latest firmware
If you own a 13-inch Intel-based Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft has a few firmware updates for your computer. These do not bring new features or significant changes, but you will enjoy the battery life improvements, fixes for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stability, audio refinements, and security patches.
Surface Go and Laptop Go receive new firmware updates
If you own one of the most affordable Surface computers, there are a few firmware updates for you on Windows Update. Right after updating the first and second-gen Surface Laptop, Microsoft is updating the original Surface Go, Surface Go 2, and the recently introduced Surface Laptop Go device. As usual, do not expect new features or significant changes. Today's firmware updates bring only fixes, minor improvements, and fresh drivers.
First and second-gen Surface Laptop receive a new firmware
A new month means new patches and updates for Surface devices. This time, the new firmware is available for the first and second-gen Surface Laptop. You can download the updates in the Settings – Security and Updates – Windows Updates. They would be there if your Surface Laptop is running Windows 10 1903 and newer. The chances are that you are already on a newer version, considering that Microsoft is forcing Windows 10 20H2 update to more devices.
Surface Pro X SQ1 and SQ2 received a unified firmware update
The first and the second generation of Surface Pro X received a unified firmware update. A bunch of fresh updates did not bring significant changes, but they improve overall system stability, Wi-Fi reliability, and address various causes for bugchecks. Interestingly, Microsoft uses a single update for both Surface Pro X generations, likely due to the little difference between the two.
