Windows 11’s Notepad has been modernized with formatting and AI features, but the classic, no-frills Notepad is still available — and with a few sensible tweaks you can run it side-by-side with Microsoft’s new Notepad or make it the editor that opens when you type notepad.exe. This article...
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For many Windows enthusiasts, Notepad has long been synonymous with speed, simplicity, and minimalism—a barebones tool that launches instantly, allowing users to jot down ideas, make a quick note, or store a snippet of code with zero friction. But recent changes to this humble application are...
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From the humble days of Windows 3.1 up through the modern age of Windows 11, Notepad has been one of the most enduring fixtures of Microsoft’s operating systems—a small, reliable utility known for its speed, simplicity, and get-out-of-your-way philosophy. For millions, Notepad offered a...
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