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The Surface Go might just be the best portable 2-in-1 around, available in a couple of different configurations that differ in RAM and storage. If 64GB or 128GB doesn't seem like enough space to store your files and apps, you can easily add cheap storage. Here's what you need and how to get it done.

To open files from an external device: Insert a USB flash drive or other USB storage device into the USB port, or insert a microSD or SD card into the card slot on your Surface. Select the notification that appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. Select Open device.

Products used in this guide

• Portable 2-in-1 device: Surface Go (From $399 at Microsoft)
• Affordable storage: Silicon Power 64GB microSD card ($10 at Amazon)

How to add storage to your Surface Go on the cheap

Adding a microSD card to your Surface Go allows for immediate expansion of storage, as Windows 10 will recognize it as soon as you plug it in. While SD cards used to be treated strictly as external storage for photos or other media, Windows 10 gives you the option of doing pretty much anything you would with a microSD card as you would internal storage.

If you'd like to save apps, documents, movies, offline maps, and other media to the microSD card, head to Settings > System > Storage > Change where new content is saved and choose which data you'd like to put on the removable storage. We've even written a guide with a lot more information if you're having issues with the move.

You won't see the same read and write speeds with a microSD card as you will with the built-in eMMC or solid-state drive (SSD) storage, but for the price, the diminished performance is no doubt still worth it for a lot of people. We ran some speed tests to see how well the microSD card stacks up against the Go's internal storage.

You're clearly not going to get the same performance as with internal storage, but a microSD card is still ideal for apps and games you use less frequently, as well as music, movies, photos, and documents since read and write performance isn't as crucial.

If you're ready to add a microSD card to your Go, Microsoft has made the microSD card reader easily accessible, and adding a card will only take a few seconds.

1. Lift the kickstand on the back of your Surface Go to reveal the microSD card reader.

2. Slide the microSD card into the slot until you feel a click. The microSD card should be firmly in the slot for it to work properly.

Before removing the microSD card from the Surface Go, ensure you eject it properly to avoid data loss or corruption.

1. Click the Show hidden icons button on your Surface Go.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media button.

3. Click Eject SDXC.

4. Apply pressure to the microSD card until it clicks again, releasing it from the slot.

You now know how to add and remove additional storage from your Surface Go.

Our top equipment picks

Here's the gear you need to complete the steps in this guide.

Affordable storage

Silicon Power 64GB microSD card

Cheap, efficient storage.

This 64GB microSD card from Silicon Power is about the cheapest you'll find that doesn't cut quality or speed.

In our own testing of a few different microSD cards with the Surface Go, this option delivered performance results that rivaled those of cards that cost upwards of $80. Considering you can grab this one for about $10, this is the best way to add cheap storage.

Additional Equipment

There are a couple other options out there for those who want more storage.

Silicon Power 128GB microSD card($17 at Amazon)

The larger sibling to the 64GB microSD card from Silicon Power, it nevertheless comes in at a low price and still delivers impressive speeds based on what you're paying.

Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD card($20 at Amazon)

Samsung is no slouch in the microSD card race, and this 128GB option with a U3 rating still has a decent $20 price tag. If you trust Samsung, this is no doubt your best bet.

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Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is a powerful laptop with a modular design, a touch display available in two sizes, and a high price. One way to save a bit of money at checkout is to dial back the size of your solid-state drive (SSD). To add more storage after purchase, you can use a standard SD card, but it will stick out and run the risk of being damaged during everyday use. However, a special adapter allows you to tidily fit a microSD card into the Surface Book 2 without any risk of damage.

Products used in this guide

• Powerful modular laptop: Surface Book 2 (From $1,220 at Amazon)
• Fits your Surface Book 2: BaseQi microSD adapter ($25 at Amazon)
• Affordable, reliable storage: SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSD card ($38 at Amazon)

How to add storage to your Surface Book on the cheap

The BaseQi microSD adapter sits flush along the edge of your Surface Book 2, and there are sizes to fit either 13.5- or 15-inch configurations. Here's how to get everything set up.

1. Slide the microSD card into the BaseQi adapter.

   Source: Windows Central

2. Slide the card and adapter into the SD slot on the side of your Surface Book 2. It should sit flush against the edge of your laptop.

   Source: Windows Central

Before you remove the microSD card and adapter from the Surface Book 2, ensure you eject it properly to avoid corruption or data loss.

1. Click the Show hidden icons button on your Surface Book 2.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media button.

3. Click Eject SDXC.

   Source: Windows Central

You now know how to add and remove additional storage from your Surface Book 2.

Our top equipment picks

Unfortunately, the BaseQi adapter can't take advantage of the UHS-II bus in the Surface Book 2, so it's recommended to stick with a UHS-I microSD card. Here's the gear we recommend for these steps.

Reliable storage

SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSD card

Fast and reliable

This UHS-I microSD card offers read speeds up to 100MB/s and is plenty reliable. It's also relatively cheap, allowing you to add storage without hurting your wallet.

There are several size options to choose from when checking out — up to 512GB for about $150 — but the best value seems to be from the 256GB card, which costs about $45. You're not needlessly paying for UHS-II speeds, and the 100MB/s transfer rate here is good enough for everyday usage without running the risk of snapping off a full-sized SD card.

Adapter for Surface Book 2

BaseQi microSD adapter

For a flush fit

This adapter is made specifically for both sizes of the Surface Book 2, and will even work with the older Surface Book and Surface Book with Performance Base.

Without this $25 accessory, you'll be stuck with added storage that sticks out the side of your Surface Book 2. This adapter offers a flush fit along the edge of your laptop, reducing the risk of damage, plus it simply looks way better if you plan on keeping the additional storage in your Surface Book 2 at all times.

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Additional Equipment

There are some other options out there for anyone who wants something a bit different.

SanDisk Extreme 400GB microSD card($84 at Amazon)

With 400GB storage and write speeds of up to 90MB/s, it's no slouch in performance, and since it's a V30-class card with U3 compatibility, it's perfect for any type of content.

Silicon Power 128GB microSD card($13 at Amazon)

It has less storage at 128GB, and it's a bit slower with a read speed up to 80MB/s, but it's also significantly cheaper than our main pick. If you want cheap, reliable storage, this is it.

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