Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The Surface Dial is a $100+ rotary control. You can turn it, and it’ll make some basic stuff happen on your Microsoft Surface. It’s silver and sleek and elegant but fundamentally, it just works via ...

There were two amazing things that came out of Microsoft’s recent Windows 10 event, and neither of them came from the team that actually makes Windows. Just after Microsoft revealed the new Surface ...

The Surface Pro is just a tad too small for the Dial For those who don't know, the Surface Dial is a hockey puck-like device that is touch sensitive in multiple ways. It can detect when it's resting ...

If you want to set up and use Surface Dial, here is how you can do that. It lets you control Windows 11 and Windows 10 without any lag or hang. Here is everything you need to know about Surface Dial ...

The Surface Dial is a nifty piece of kit that allows you to interact with your device in a new way, but only in certain scenarios. It's a puck-shaped Bluetooth device that can connect and work with ...

The Surface Dial is a peripheral for your Windows device. It offers a wide range of creative utility. For example, with simple turns, this accessory can bring up the most used shortcuts, adjust media ...

Microsoft introduced its Surface Studio on Oct. 26, and accompanying the device was a tiny accessory that could be the little big thing to look forward to. Meet the Surface Dial. The peripheral is ...

The Surface Dial is a $100+ rotary control. You can turn it, and it’ll make some basic stuff happen on your Microsoft Surface. It’s silver and sleek and elegant but fundamentally, it just works via ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...