The Microsoft Surface is more computer than tablet. If you favor keyboards, that's a good thing. But the Surface has a lot to offer touch screen fans as well.
Like a tablet, you tap and slide your fingers on the Surface touch screen to open apps and access settings. Like a PC, you can enter keystroke shortcuts on the Surface Touch Cover and Type Cover keyboards to reach those same programs and system options.
Get the best of both the tablet and computer worlds by using these handy screen gestures and keystroke combinations for the Surface. (Note that the tips were tested on a Windows RT Surface but should also work on a Windows 8 Pro tablet.)
Slide sideways to reveal open apps and 'charms'
The Windows RT Start screen will look familiar to any smartphone user. Some of the squares and rectangles representing programs and other resources are "live," showing news headlines, weather, and other information. Rearrange the squares by pressing, holding, and sliding to the desired location.