On the PC you’d like to connect to, navigate to the System menu-on Windows 8 you right-click the lower-left corner and select System-open the Remote Settings menu (found in the upper-left corner of the Windows 8 System menu) and make sure the option to “Allow remote connections to this computer” is checked. To install Remote Desktop on the Surface RT, search for it in the Windows Store, select it, and tap Install. Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app makes it easy to connect to and remotely use a PC, along with all of its applications and resources. Remote Desktop for Surface RT works just like it does on a standard PC enter the remote PC’s local IP address or network name into the app, and as long as the PC’s got remote connections enabled, its desktop will appear on the Surface RT’s screen. The best one is Microsoft’s own Remote Desktop app. There are a couple of apps in the Windows Store that make remoting into a PC quick and easy. Using external peripherals to enhance the Surface RT’s capabilities can be a godsend, but if you really want to step up your productivity, consider using your tablet as a front-end to remotely control a more powerful, full-featured PC. Tap into the power of your full-fledged PC Offload your storage to an external drive, and you’ll minimize wear and tear on your RT’s SSD, ensuring optimal performance for years to come. That’s important for a couple of reasons-first, because storage is limited on the Surface RT, especially for the 32GB version and, second, because the performance of solid-state drives like the ones used in the Surface RT degrade as they get filled. You can find a 64GB MicroSD card for under $50.

A fast, UHS-1/Class 10 MicroSD card is an easy way to expand the Surface RT’s storage capacity. The MicroSD port can also play a role in supercharging your Surface RT. typing, pointing and clicking) should work just fine. You won’t be able to install any additional software for specialized keys or macro programming, but the devices’ base functionality (i.e. If you’re frequently mobile (or aren’t ready to invest in a USB hub on top of all those accessories), wireless keyboards and mice from vendors such as Microsoft or Logitech offer a cheaper, more portable alternative.

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