# Surface Go on The No Agenda Show

Surface Go comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2018 to July 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** August 2018 – July 2025
- **Related topics:** [Windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), [Digital Detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Smartphone Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), [Acronis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronis.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Bing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing.md), [Bios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bios.md), [Brave Browser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brave-browser.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Digital Detox and Surface Go Strategy

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 25:57–27:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/digital-detox-and-surface-go-strategy.md

A strategy for "off-the-grid" (OTG) living involves using a Microsoft Surface Go without LTE to force intentional internet usage. By making connectivity difficult through hotspots and dongles, the user reduces phone distraction. The hosts compare this to the experience of using open-standard Linux phones.

Keywords: [surface go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notifications.md), linux phone, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md)

### Linux Mint Install, Surface Go, Studio Migration

- **Episode:** [1371: Bald Nancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-09
- **Time:** 2:15:05–2:20:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy/chapter/linux-mint-install-surface-go-studio-migration.md

A host describes successfully installing Linux Mint on a Microsoft Surface Go, noting significant performance improvements over Windows. The discussion details plans to migrate the entire "No Agenda" studio to a Linux-based environment. Technical challenges regarding the MOTU audio interface and the use of "Wine" to run Windows-specific server software are explored.

Keywords: [linux mint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux-mint.md), [surface go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [windows 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-11.md), [wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine.md), [motu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motu.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Windows 10 Privacy, O&O ShutUp10, and Linux Frustrations

- **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-24
- **Time:** 1:40:51–1:47:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/windows-10-privacy-o-o-shutup10-and-linux-frustrations.md

To combat Windows 10's built-in advertising and telemetry, the hosts discuss the "O&O ShutUp10" tool, which allows users to disable dozens of spying features. They also recount the perennial frustration of trying to install Linux (specifically Ubuntu or Mint) on hardware like the Surface Go, citing BIOS issues and inconsistent installation instructions as major barriers to leaving the Microsoft ecosystem.

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### Off-The-Grid Strategy, Nokia E71 and Digital Detox

- **Episode:** [1116: GND-MOU-ROI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-01
- **Time:** 2:03:12–2:08:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi/chapter/off-the-grid-strategy-nokia-e71-and-digital-detox.md

An "Off-The-Grid" (OTG) lifestyle strategy was detailed, involving the use of a legacy Nokia E71 for basic communication and a Microsoft Surface Go for intentional internet tasks. This approach aims to combat smartphone addiction and the constant pull of notifications. Observations from the London Underground illustrate the dramatic shift in social behavior caused by ubiquitous mobile device usage.

Keywords: [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [surface go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), london tube

### Surface Go Recovery and Windows 10 Rebuild

- **Episode:** [1100: Flash Meetup!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-04
- **Time:** 1:53–5:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup/chapter/surface-go-recovery-and-windows-10-rebuild.md

A host details a technical failure involving a Surface Go tablet where the master boot record became corrupted. The recovery process using Acronis software failed because the low-level environment did not recognize the USB-C Ethernet dongle or Wi-Fi. The device eventually required a clean install of Windows 10, which resolved performance issues previously caused by BitLocker and failed updates.

Keywords: [surface go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [acronis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronis.md), bitlocker, [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), [disaster recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disaster-recovery.md)

### OTG Lifestyle, Smartphone Addiction, Microsoft Surface Go

- **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-16
- **Time:** 2:37:02–2:43:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/otg-lifestyle-smartphone-addiction-microsoft-surface-go.md

The "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle involves using simplified devices like flip phones to reduce smartphone addiction. Statistics show that the average adult spends nearly three hours a day on their phone, with many checking devices during social gatherings, family dinners, and even sex. Adam Curry praises the Microsoft Surface Go for its portability and deep customization options in Outlook, despite the complexity of the software.

Keywords: microsoft surface go, [kyocera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyocera.md), [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), phantom vibration, [otg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/otg.md)

### Surface Go Review and Microsoft Edge Performance

- **Episode:** [1063: Furternity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-30
- **Time:** 1:52:47–1:56:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity/chapter/surface-go-review-and-microsoft-edge-performance.md

A review of the Microsoft Surface Go highlights the benefits of using first-party hardware for Windows 10, comparing it to the Apple ecosystem. The Edge browser is noted for being surprisingly fast and lightweight on native hardware, despite Microsoft's history of driver and sleep-mode issues on third-party devices.

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### Microsoft Surface Go Review, VPN Geolocation Issues

- **Episode:** [1062: A.I. Zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-23
- **Time:** 1:40:52–1:47:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies/chapter/microsoft-surface-go-review-vpn-geolocation-issues.md

The hosts review the Microsoft Surface Go as a potential "Off The Grid" device for those avoiding smartphones. They discuss the technical challenges of using a VPN, such as Bing and Amazon defaulting to the wrong language or country based on the VPN's exit node. Curry praises the device's portability and speaker quality.

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