Microsoft’s surprising release of its new open source terminal text editor, edit.exe, for Windows 10 and 11 is making waves among both nostalgic users and modern code warriors. The announcement has generated outsized interest, fueled by claims that edit.exe is based on Visual Studio Code—the...
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For decades, Microsoft Notepad has been synonymous with the simplest way to jot down ideas, edit configuration files, or whip up scripts on Windows. Its minimalist interface and unwavering adherence to pure plain text have made it a staple for power users, developers, and anyone who values a...
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Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference brought a wave of announcements, but few carry implications as both symbolic and practical as the unveiling of Microsoft Edit—a brand-new open-source command-line text editor for Windows. This seemingly humble utility marks a meaningful return to roots for the...
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The transformation of Windows 11 Notepad from a minimalist text editor into a full-fledged “AI writer” marks a bold new chapter in Microsoft’s approach to productivity apps. Once the paradigm of “do one thing, do it well,” Notepad is now home to powerful artificial intelligence capabilities...
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