Last October, I upgraded from my old Surface Go to the Surface Go 4, and I shared my initial thoughts on Microsoft’s latest small Windows tablet. Since then, I’ve received numerous questions about the Surface Go 4, prompting me to create this update video to keep you in the loop on my experience with the device. I’ve been using the Surface Go 4 extensively in meetings with OneNote and the pen. It has become my go-to for evening browsing, drafting blog posts, and watching videos. Surprisingly, it handles music apps exceptionally well—I’ve been running both Korg Opsix Native and Korg Electribe ..read more

Welcome to our first show of 2024! This week Garry and I look at what Microsoft may be bringing to the hardware front in 2024 with rumoured Surface Laptop and Pro upgrades. We talk about Microsoft’s axing of Windows Mixed Reality and home wifi options. We also talk Korg Modwave and lots more! Links from this week’s show: Over 400 free patches for the Korg Modwave mkII, Modwave and Modwave Native Microsoft to axe Windows Mixed Reality from Windows Synth Waves: Unleashing Classic Roland Sounds on the Korg Modwave Exploring the Korg Polysix: Vintage Synth Magic Subscribe to our Podcast Apple ..read more

Welcome to this week’s podcast! On this week’s show Richard is back and joins Garry and I to talk the new Surface Go 4 which I have my hands on. We also talk about the new Raspberry Pi 5, new builds of Windows 11 and the latest EV news. Links from this week’s show: Benchmarks & Beyond: Surface Go 4 vs. Surface Go Showdown! Surface Go 4 Geekbench Score Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23555 for the Dev Channel Exploring the Surface Go 4: Unboxing, Setup, and Initial Impressions Subscribe to our Podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicAndroidRSSMore Sub ..read more

After sharing my Surface Go 4 unboxing experience in last week’s video, I’ve received numerous requests to compare it with other devices. In this latest video, I dive into a detailed comparison between the Surface Go 4 and the original Surface Go (as it happens to be the only other Surface Go in my collection). I’ll be exploring various aspects, including startup time, responsiveness, app load times, and performance in tasks such as unzipping compressed files. Additionally, I’ll provide insights into the Geekbench scores for the Surface Go 4. Join me in this comprehensive comparison to discov ..read more

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Garry is back, and we’re diving into the highlights of the Microsoft event from last week. Our conversation centres around the perceived lack of innovation from the Surface team and the confusion Microsoft has introduced with the release of 23H2 and the upcoming features this year. In this episode, we speculate on Panos Panay’s potential move to Amazon and Garry shares insights into Amazon’s latest smart home devices. Additionally, we unpack the details of the new Windows 11 builds and discuss the recent changes to the UK government’s EV rules. Tune in for a de ..read more

At last week’s Surface and AI event, Microsoft announced updated Surfaces, but they didn’t talk about the new Surface Go 4. However, they did release an updated Surface Go. The Surface Go 4 is Microsoft’s smallest Surface device with a 10.5-inch display, kickstand, and removable keyboard. I have the original Surface Go, and I use it for taking notes in meetings, catching up on social media, and occasional blogging. I find its small size and 521g weight very handy for carrying around and it’s a very versatile device. My original Surface Go has a few issues and is getting long in the tooth now ..read more

Welcome to this week’s short update show. Garry and Richard are away but I still wanted to bring you an update as its Microsoft’s Surface / Window event this week and we have the surprise leaving of Panos Panay from Microsoft and potentially going to head up the Amazon Alexa hadware team. Links from this week’s show: What’s New in the Windows 11 2023 Update? The Lost Art of Music Tech Demos: Yamaha’s DX100 Tape Revived (Side 1) Synth Nostalgia: Exploring the 1986 Yamaha DX100 Cassette Demo Side 2 Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 & 25951 Microsoft releases Windows 11 I ..read more

Recently my Surface Go keyboard stopped working. The keyboard and trackpad stopped working completely and the only sign of life was a brief flash of the caps lock light when I connected it but that was it. I tried the fix that I wrote about a few years ago which involves going into the BIOS but that didn’t work this time. I tried reinstalling drives, going in and out of the BIOS and nothing worked. Then someone posted a saying to try draining the battery and have to say I was skeptical. But I tried it, completely drained the battery, and then rebooted and to my surprise the keyboard and track ..read more

In this video I try out Korg’s Modwave Native software on a Surface Laptop Studio to see how well the virtual instrument works on a Windows touch device. The ModWave native is a virtual version of the Korg ModWave which is hands on synth with multiple controllers and the touch KAOSS pad. In the video I see how well touch works on the Modwave Native and how you can control the KAOSS pad and controls like envelopes and wave selection. You can use it as a VST or standalone. Normally I used it as a VST in Cubase but for this demo I used it in standalone mode. Korg’s Modwave native costs $199 fro ..read more

Microsoft has finally started the rollout of Android 12L for the Microsoft Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. The updates comes in at 3.20GB which is considerably bigger than the small minor updates we have seen recently. Android 12L is designed for foldable devices like the Surface Duo and features a good amount of Microsoft customisation, with the look and feel of Windows 11. There are many areas of the OS that have been improved including updated notification, quick actions and built in apps. Look out for my hands on video soon ..read more