The concept is simple, even if the technology behind it is complicated: You write with a pen on paper, plug the pen into a computer, and have everything you’ve written converted into digital text.

First, pair your Surface Pen with your Surface Pro. You can do this manually too. Now, to open Cortana, hold down the top button pen for a second or so, then enter your question. Assuming you’re ...

Microsoft redeemed itself after the Windows RT fiasco with a sleek, Windows 8.1 Surface 3 tablet that really shines when combined with the optional Surface pen and OneNote app. As if to offer a mea ...