Stay productive while traveling for the holidays with Surface Pro

Enjoy the freedom of the road while traveling for the holidays and staying productive. With the right tools and features, you can stay on top of your tasks and enjoy your holidays wherever the road takes you. Here’s how Microsoft Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition, a Copilot+ PC can help.

Surface Pro keyboard: your traveling productivity partner

Choosing the right keyboard for your Surface Pro can significantly enhance your productivity during holiday travels so that you can respond to emails, draft documents, and manage your calendar with ease. Both Surface Pro Keyboard and Surface Pro Flex Keyboard have a sleek and minimalist design to complement Surface Pro beautifully. Large glass trackpad and well-spaced, back-lit keys provide a comfortable typing experience, even in low-light environments.

Enjoy shortcut keys for quick access to essential functions like the Copilot key¹, which gives instant access to Copilot² and the power of AI right at your fingertips. Plus, the keyboard doubles as a protective cover for your Surface Pro, keeping your laptop safe from scratches and bumps during your travels.

Here are a few tips to help you decide on the best traveling keyboard:

• Surface Pro Keyboard: Surface Pro Keyboard is a great all-around option, offering a comfortable typing experience and the option to include a Surface Slim Pen for quick notetaking. You can count on this reliable, straightforward keyboard to get the job done. Its compact design makes it easy to carry, ensuring you can work efficiently from anywhere.
• Surface Pro Flex Keyboard: If you value flexibility and versatility, Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is ideal. This keyboard can be used either attached to a Surface Pro for the ultimate laptop set-up or detached as a standalone keyboard for even more flexibility. You can also adjust it to different angles, making it easier to use in various settings, whether you’re on a plane, in a cozy holiday cabin, or at a holiday gathering. The Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen option adds convenience for jotting down notes or sketches.

The Copilot key: your AI companion

The Copilot key on your Surface Pro keyboard is like having a personal assistant at your fingertips. Simply press the Copilot key to open Copilot, your AI companion. With Copilot, help is always on hand to boost your productivity, accelerate your creativity, and help you communicate with maximum clarity. Press the Copilot key, then:

• Ask questions and make requests and in words familiar to you—Copilot will provide complete answers and automate tasks in return.
• Express yourself when you know what to say but not how to say it—Copilot is there to help you develop your idea into something real.
• Save time during your day—Copilot can help summarize articles for you, read text aloud, and help plan and organize travel details, such managing your itinerary, setting reminders, and even suggesting the best times to take breaks and enjoy your surroundings.

No matter what you set out to do, Copilot can help you do it like a pro, all from a single key on your keyboard.

Battery Saver Mode: extend your laptop's battery life

Whether you choose to take a break from holiday fun and work from the ski lodge or wrap up your project while the rest of the family goes holiday shopping, know that you can get powerful performance that gets the job done with a long battery life³. Surface Pro laptops go further on a single charge so you can stay productive all day from anywhere. You also benefit from fast recharging so that your Surface Pro stays up and running even longer.

When you’re traveling, especially on long flights or road trips, Battery Saver Mode can be a lifesaver. Battery Saver Mode is a built-in feature designed to maximize battery life by limiting background activity and adjusting settings. Battery Saver Mode helps your Surface Pro remain operational for as long as possible, so you can continue working on important tasks, watch movies, or read e-books without worrying about running out of battery power.

Enable and customize Battery Saver Mode in the following ways:

• Automatic activation: Set Battery Saver Mode to activate automatically when your battery reaches a certain percentage. This ensures that your Surface conserves power when it’s running low.
• Custom settings: Customize Battery Saver Mode settings to suit your needs. For example, you can choose to limit background activity, reduce screen brightness, and disable push notifications when Battery Saver Mode is active.

Tablet mode optimization is also a feature of Surface Pro that helps optimize power usage in tablet mode. And, with the help of performance profiles, you can switch between different performance profiles tailored for tablet and laptop modes.

Offline Mode: stay productive even with Internet access

Internet connectivity can be unpredictable when traveling, but that doesn’t mean your productivity has to suffer. Offline Mode allows you to use your laptop without an internet connection. Offline Mode is particularly useful for tasks such as writing reports, editing presentations, and reviewing documents. You can also use it to catch up on reading or to draft responses to emails that will be sent once you’re back online. This feature ensures that you can continue working seamlessly, regardless of your internet situation. Here's how:

• Accessing Files: You can still access files that are stored locally on your device. If you use Microsoft OneDrive, you can mark files or folders to be available offline, so you can access them without an internet connection.
• Using Apps: Many apps, especially productivity apps available with Microsoft 365, can be used offline. You can create, edit, and save documents, and the files will sync to the cloud once you’re back online.
• Settings: To enable Offline Mode for specific files in OneDrive, right-click the file or folder and select “Always keep on this device.” This ensures you have access to these files even when you’re not connected to the internet.

Some Surface Pro devices can also connect you to the Internet with or without Wi-Fi. With a Surface Pro, you experience the fastest connections available with Wi-Fi 7 and optional 5G⁴. A 5G-enabled Surface Pro lets you connect to the Internet when Wi-Fi isn't available, as long as you're within a 5G coverage area. Wi-Fi 7 and 5G connectivity options on the Surface Pro ensure you can stay connected to the internet, either through a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, respectively. This means you have the flexibility to be online whether you’re at home or traveling.

Productive and fun holiday travel with Surface Pro

Finding that balance between productivity and fun during holiday travels is all about having the right tools and features at your fingertips. Surface Pro keyboards, the Copilot key, Battery Saver Mode, and Offline Mode are designed to help you maintain your productivity—no matter where you are. By making the most of these features, you can enjoy your holiday travels while staying on top of your work, ensuring a comfortable balance between productivity, relaxation, and celebration.