What are /r/surfacepro's favorite Products & Services?

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This Inateck Suface Pro keyboard is the best third-party Suface Pro keyboard I have ever used. If you're looking for an alternative Suface Pro 7 keyboard, I think you can take a look at it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093WCR79B

I picked up this one MoKo Case Fits Microsoft Surface... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MN8XPNB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Also got a screen protector MoKo Screen Protector Compatible... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LLKL87V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Both work great! The screen protector makes the pen way more useful as it really feels like paper. No problems with touching response and pretty clear.

I bought this one. Actually it works better than OEM. It is at least a foot longer, doesn't get as hot when charging and I wish I had gone ahead and purchased it right off the bat so I wouldn't have had the 2 day wait issue. I have already ordered another one just as emergency back up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q4GK8WS/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o01\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Your Surface Pro 7 is an Intel machine running with an architecture called x86-64 (unlink the Pro X which use an ARM processor) this mean your tablet is just like the big boys (aka desktop computer or other laptop). The architecture tells what instructions your processor can understand.

In the world of programation language, there is two type of them: compiled and interpreted. Lucky for you, Python is the last one, meaing it's compatible anywhere where an interpreter exist for the architecture.

You may take a look at www.freecodecamp.org , it's a very good starting point.

Happy coding

CPU-z doesn't understand Intel graphics chips. I have the same blank areas on an Intel i7-6700 and an SP7.

This is not a driver problem, nor is it a problem with your graphics chip itself. Deleting and reinstalling drivers will not fix a problem with CPU-z.

The newer drivers require you to use the Intel Graphics Command Center to add custom resolutions, though "overclocking" your display is not supported. It is a 60Hz display.

If you want to see information about your graphics then use GPU-z.

TECHGEAR Anti-Glare Screen Protector Compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro 7 - MATTE GLASS Edition Genuine Tempered Glass Screen Protector Guard Cover https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081VDZX6F/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YV8GEDJVWPZTXG2F72YP

This seems to work well on my pro 5

I have this USB-C to Dual HDMI adapter which works a treat:

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Thunderbolt-Monitor-MacBook-Surface/dp/B089CX3DWZ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2AS07Q2YE6G30&dchild=1&keywords=mokin+dual+hdmi+usb+c&qid=1631165099&sprefix=mokin+dual%2Caps%2C329&sr=8-9

Much cheaper than the Surface Dock...

Kensington Surface Pro 7 Rugged Case - Surface Pro 7, 7+, 6, 5, 4 (K97951WW), Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZG6V7NR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZCPT251WG84WK7B5JJF5

This is the updated version of the one I got for my SP5. No issues with mine.

Okay, thanks! So I'm investing in another fan since the tiny one won't cut it due to the multiport adapter I have - will this be fine with my keyboard, mouse and monitor? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087JPXJBR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SHBGCCG9WXK9XYX4Y4W1

I have not used an external monitor with mine, but you should be able to do it with a USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter. You can get a cable on Amazon pretty cheap: https://www.amazon.com/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook-Surface/dp/B075V5JK36

A wireless option would be to use ChromeCast to cast your desktop to the external display, but I remember that being a pain in the ass the last time I used it.

Here is what I have for the surface:

It claims a 100 mb/s read and 90 mb/s write. Is that just clever marketing? ie it will do 90 for a short period and then drop?

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME256HA/dp/B0887P21Z2

I got this one in May and it works works well. Under $30.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y58DMH9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get yourself one of these. I have one both at home and at my office. Admittedly, my office one doesn't get much use lately though. 😃

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YU6QUP4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The plug on the charger side is called C7 (or figure 8) , buy a longer cable or an extension:

Examples: https://www.amazon.com/2-Pin-Female-Figure-Adapter-Extension/dp/B07XZT4D86

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=C7+cable&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

I use this one with my SP7, also includes some extra USB ports.

Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.6 and Above, Linux) Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cpdnFbXG99JF4

If it's the Surface Pro 3 or above, Amazon has dozens of compatible chargers, so you don't have to spring for the OEM version, which is like $80. Here is a link to the least expensive one, at $16:

https://www.amazon.com/Powseed-Adapter-Charger-Microsoft-Charging/dp/B07H85VD2F/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=surface+pro+3+charger&qid=1591104332&sr=8-7

I use a case that has a pen holder so I actually don't use the magnet at all. I can say that the old Surface Pen didn't act like this, so maybe if you can lay hands on one of the older surface pens, that would be better? Or just get a case like this one and use whatever pen you like.

I oddly enjoy the keyboard however, you can always just hook up any wireless external mouse and keyboard just buy one of these adapters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMQ3H29/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Else just go to the Microsoft store for their selection. I have not seen anything from China that looks tempting and compatible thus these are really your options :) You should def resell your type cover to get some money towards the one you want. They still have a solid resell value.