{"id":5504,"date":"2013-03-08T11:30:46","date_gmt":"2013-03-08T00:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mingersoft.com\/blog\/?p=5504"},"modified":"2013-03-04T20:32:04","modified_gmt":"2013-03-04T09:32:04","slug":"how-to-keep-a-microsoft-surface-awake-when-connected-to-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingersoft.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/how-to-keep-a-microsoft-surface-awake-when-connected-to-power\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep a Microsoft Surface Awake When Connected to Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Microsoft Surface attempts to offer both a tablet and laptop experience and, at least in my experience so far, it seems to fit the bill (how well is up for debate). However, if you are using the Surface more as a laptop you might become a bit annoyed with the aggressive power saving profile even when you have the AC charger connected.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, you can address that scenario as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to the Desktop (hit\u00a0Window + D<\/strong> or tap the\u00a0Desktop<\/strong> tile on the Start Screen),<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Tap the power icon in the system tray (should look like a battery),<\/li>\n
  3. Tap\u00a0More power options<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
  4. Next to\u00a0Balanced<\/strong>, tap\u00a0Change plan settings<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
  5. On the next screen, under the\u00a0Plugged in<\/strong> heading change the settings to suit,<\/li>\n
  6. Tap\u00a0Save shanges,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Close the Power Options window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This should give you more of a laptop experience when connected to power whilst optimising battery life when you are on the go away from the power socket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The Microsoft Surface attempts to offer both a tablet and laptop experience and, at least in my experience so far, it seems to fit the bill (how well is up for debate). However, if you are using the Surface more as a laptop you might become a bit annoyed with the aggressive power saving profile … <\/p>\n

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