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Microsoft has released a bunch of firmware updates for several Surface Laptop computers and the Surface Pro 10 for Business. The changelogs include mostly security fixes, but there are also quality-of-life improvements and other changes. Here is the changelog for the Surface Pro 10 for Business: The Surface Pro 7, meanwhile, received an update with a general description promising to address "device security vulnerabilities against potential threats." Moving to the Surface Laptop lineup, we have fresh updates for the Surface Laptop Go 2, Go 3, the Surface Laptop 6 for Business, and the Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors. The Surface Laptop Go 2 and Go 3 share the same changelog: Next, here is what is new for the Surface Laptop 6 for Business: The Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors has the same changelog as the Surface Laptop 6 for Business, plus two additional fixes: As usual, you can download the latest firmware update for your Surface device in the Settings app. Alternatively, head to the official Surface support website to download a manual install package. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ | 2025 (till end of March): 1,357 RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend

Microsoft has released new firmware updates for four of its Surface PCs. Patches are available for the now-discontinued (still supported) Surface Studio 2+, Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors, Surface Laptop Go 3, and Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors. The Surface Studio 2+ received patches for security vulnerabilities related to several Nvidia advisories, namely CVE-2024-0117, CVE-2024-0118, CVE-2024-0119, CVE-2024-0120, CVE-2024-0121, and CVE-2024-0126. Also, the updated fixed audio failures and unexpected disruptions when playing or recording. The Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors received the same audio patch, plus unnamed security improvements that "enhance the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threats." If you have a Surface Laptop Go 3, you will also receive various under-the-hood fixes that reduce the likelihood of encountering a system crash and blue screen of death. Finally, the Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors received only security fixes. Surface Studio 2+ Surface Pro 9 Surface Laptop Go 3 Surface Laptop 4 Configuration Surface Studio 2+ Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors Surface Laptop Go 3 Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors Windows version Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Update size 1.3 GB 742 MB 550 MB 626 MB Known bugs No known bugs in these releases End of support October 2, 2028 October 25, 2028 October 5, 2027 April 15, 2027 As usual, you can download the latest firmware update for your Surface device by heading to Settings > Windows Update or the official Surface Support website (here for the Surface Studio 2+, here for the Surface Pro 9, here for the Surface Laptop Go 3, and here for the Surface Laptop 4). Keep in mind that firmware updates are non-uninstallable, so back up important data before proceeding. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend

If you have purchased a Surface PC or tablet that was first launched after January 1, 2021, you will be getting some extra driver and firmware support for those devices. As spotted by Windows Central, the company recently, and quietly, extended the time period for new drivers and firmware for its most recent Surface devices from four years to six years. The changes were made on October 3, 2023, according to this Microsoft support page. It states: To make it a bit easier, Microsoft has published a list of all the currently supported Surface devices with their current firmware support end date: Microsoft has a separate support page for the firmware end dates of its Surface Hub devices, along with its accessories These end dates do not indicate when the operating systems of these devices will reach their end of support. Also, the two Surface Duo Android smartphones are not listed on these support pages. Source