May 6, 2014
Surface joins start-up LeanBox to revolutionize healthy vending

LeanBox co-founder Shea Coakley explains that the Surface gives the customer a nice, clean, easy checkout, while providing the company with the full Windows backbone needed for their robust backend inventory system. Their software utilizes classic Microsoft components such as SQL, .NET and ASP.Net for a dependable consumer platform.

May 6, 2014
Surface’s role in architecture leads to Microsoft being a sponsor of Architzer A+ Awards

The Surface Pro is changing the profession for many architects, with the device’s ability and power to run programs like Autodesk’s Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino 3D and even parametric modeling using applications such as CATIA 3DS by Dassault. Architects, construction site managers, developers and engineers can all collaborate and complete their work on the go in real time.

April 28, 2014
Check out the fun emoticons that are part of your Surface keyboard :)

No matter how long you’ve had your Surface, it’s always fun to learn some new tips, and the Surface Blog shares some, including where to find emoticons. Access your Touch Keyboard on the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar and click the smiley face. You’ll find nine categories of emoticons to choose from.