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If you own a third-generation Surface Book, today is a sad day for you. As of today, the Surface Book 3, both 13 and 15-inch variants, are no longer supported. This unique computer has reached the end of its life and no longer receives firmware updates, new drivers, and security patches. The Surface Book 3 debuted on May 6, 2020, nearly five years ago. It went on sale two weeks later with a starting price of $1,600 for the 13-inch variant and $2,300 for the 15-inch variant. Like its predecessor, the Surface Book 3 kept its unique design that combined a tablet with a keyboard dock that also held the device's additional battery and a graphics card in more expensive configurations. Despite the lack of visual changes (the 15-inch variant debuted with the Surface Book 2), the computer received Intel's then-latest 10th-generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors, up to 32GB of RAM (8GB in the base 13-inch variant), and up to 2TB of SSD. As for the graphics, Microsoft offered the Surface Book 3 with integrated Intel Iris Plus, the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, the Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, or the Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q. Despite having a more capable processor and graphics, many agreed that the Surface Book 3 felt a bit stalled. Its wow-factor has worn off during five years and three generations, and design limitations compared to competing laptops at that price point led to a lukewarm reception (Neowin gave the Surface Book a 7/10 rating). After one year, Microsoft ditched the Surface Book paradigm entirely and introduced the original Surface Laptop Studio, a still quirky but more modern and up-to-times laptop. Launched on May 26, 2020, the Surface Book 3 computer received nearly five years of active support. While you can continue using the device if it works well for you (it can still update to Windows 11 and receive feature updates and security fixes for the operating system), keep in mind that you will not get firmware updates with security improvements, bug fixes, and new drivers. With the Surface Book 3 out of support, the next device on the chopping block is the Surface Pro X SQ1, Microsoft's first modern Windows on ARM device (we are not talking about the Surface RT and RT 2). The Surface Pro X SQ1 will be out of support on August 10, 2025. 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

If you have a third-generation Surface Book and noticed that the device's camera exhibits odd behavior, the latest firmware update might help you fix that. The January 2025 update for the Surface Book is here to address camera performance issues and security vulnerabilities. Here is the changelog: Here is the list of new drivers: Windows Update Name Windows Device Manager Intel - Camera - 42.18362.3.16827 Intel - Camera - 42.18362.3.16827 Intel Corporation - System - 42.18362.3.16827 Intel(R) Control Logic - System devices Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor - System devices Surface Camera Front - System devices Surface IR Camera Front - System devices Surface Camera Rear - System devices Surface Camera Rear - System devices Surface IR Camera Front - Extensions Surface Camera Rear - Extensions Surface Camera Front - Extensions Surface - Firmware - 23.101.140.0 Surface UEFI - Firmware Surface - Firmware - 13.0.2436.2 Surface - Firmware - 13.0.2436.2 Intel - System - 2433.6.3.0 Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 - System devices Intel - Software Component - 1.74.210.0 Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components Here is extra information about the release: Supported Configurations 15-inch Surface Book 3 13-inch Surface Book 3 Supported Windows Versions Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer Update Size 1.6 GB (manual installation only) Additional Steps The update does not require additional steps Known Issues No known issues in this release You can update your Surface Book 3 to the latest firmware by heading to Settings > Windows Update. Alternatively, you can download it from the official Surface Support website. The Surface Book 3 will remain supported until April 1, 2025. 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

Microsoft has started pushing the September 2021 update to Surface Book 3. The update includes improvements to the USB-C and system performance and stability. Additionally, the update addresses some of the critical security vulnerabilities. You can read the full official changelog below. Changelog Windows Update History Device Manager Surface – Firmware – 10.105.140.0 Surface UEFI – Firmware Surface – Firmware – 13.0.1763.6 Surface ME – Firmware Surface – Firmware – 39.0.1.5 Surface SMF- Firmware Surface – System devices – 6.135.139.0 Surface Integration Service Device – System devices Surface – System devices – 3.140.139.0 Surface SMF Core Driver – System devices The September 2021 update is rolling out to Surface Go 2, adding fixes for the critical security vulnerabilities and improvements to the system stability. The September update is now rolling out and should be available for your Surface Book 3. You can go to Settings>Update and Security>Windows Update to download and install the update. Surface Book 3 gets September 2021 firmware update

Microsoft has started pushing the October 2021 update to Surface Book 3. The update includes thermal management improvements, device stability improvements, and fixes for some security issues, and more. You can read the full official changelog below. Changelog Improves thermal management when using an external monitor. Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability (Intel Wi-Fi & Bluetooth). Improves device reliability when waking from sleep. Enables Windows 11 feature. Windows Update History Device Manager Surface – System Management – 8.86.139.0 Surface SMF Client Driver – Surface System Management Surface – System Management – 8.30.137.0 Surface SMF Display Client Driver – Surface System Management Surface – Monitor – 6.81.139.0 Surface Panel – Monitor NVIDIA – Display – 27.21.14.6259 NVIDIA GeForce GTX – Display adapters Intel – Net – 22.60.0.6 Intel(R) WiFi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters Intel – Bluetooth – 22.60.0.6 Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth – Bluetooth Intel Corporation – HIDClass – 2.1.0.96 Intel(R) Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices It’s worth noting that the October 2021 update has already been rolled to Surface Studio 2, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro 7+, and Surface Laptop 2. The October 2021 update is now rolling out and should be available for your Surface Book 3. You can go to Settings>Update and Security>Windows Update to download and install the update. Surface Book 3 gets October 2021 firmware update