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How to Restore the Classic Windows 11 Notepad (Notes) Experience If you’ve found that the new AI-enhanced version of Windows 11’s Notes bloc has lost the simplicity of the classic Notepad you’ve loved for decades, you’re not alone. Many users feel that the modernized, feature-packed iteration...

Windows 11 Notepad Gets ChatGPT-Powered Rewrite: A Smart, AI-Driven Utility Enhancement Microsoft’s beloved Notepad—a humble workhorse of text editing—has stepped into the future with the integration of an AI-powered “Rewrite” feature. Once known for its simplicity, Notepad now offers an option...

With Windows 10 support winding down and new performance enhancements rolling out, many long-time Windows users are taking the plunge into Windows 11. Today, we explore one user's upgrade journey—as featured in How-To Geek’s “I Finally Upgraded to Windows 11 and I Actually Like It”—and break...

AI-Enhanced Notepad & Paint: What’s the Cost? For decades, Notepad and Paint have been trusted, free staples of the Windows experience. But as Microsoft integrates AI features into these classic apps, users are facing a brand-new reality: while traditional tools remain free, advanced “Copilot”...

For decades, Notepad and Paint have been the unsung heroes of Windows—simple, reliable tools that come free with every copy of the OS. However, a recent twist in Microsoft’s business strategy is set to change that familiar landscape: advanced, AI-powered features in these classic apps will now...

For decades, Notepad has been the quintessential lightweight text editor built into Windows—a no-frills, reliable tool that Windows users have taken for granted as a free utility. But in a move that has sparked considerable debate, Microsoft has introduced a paywall for advanced Notepad...

Microsoft is shaking up its long-standing tradition of offering free, built-in Windows apps. In a surprising move, the tech giant is now restricting access to some of the enhanced features in two of its most iconic programs—Notepad and Paint—unless users have an active Microsoft 365...

In a welcome clarification for Windows users, Microsoft has confirmed that the familiar Notepad app on Windows 11 does not require a Microsoft account for everyday text editing. This update comes in response to recent social media claims that users must now sign in to continue using Notepad—a...

In the era of ever-evolving software and sleek modern interfaces, there’s a comfort in the familiar. While Windows 11 dazzles with new features and automation, a collection of historic, no-frills utility apps continues to serve their purpose—and deliver a bit of nostalgia. Let’s explore how...

Microsoft’s latest update for Windows 11 has sparked a wave of questions—and relief—across the Windows community. In a recent announcement covered by Evrim Ağacı, Microsoft clarified its account connection requirements, specifically for the Notepad application and Outlook login processes. With...

Windows users have long cherished Notepad for its clean, no-frills design and rapid accessibility. But the latest update in Windows 11 is stirring up conversation by introducing an AI-powered “Rewrite” feature—one that nudges users to sign in with a Microsoft account if they want to explore its...

Windows 11 users have discovered an unexpected twist in a tool many have trusted for decades. The latest update introduces an AI-powered “Rewrite” feature in Notepad that now requires users to sign in with their Microsoft account. However, the traditional, simple text-editing function remains...

In a surprising twist for long-time Windows users, Microsoft has introduced an AI-powered “Rewrite” feature in Notepad—a tool many of us have relied on for decades as a simple, free text editor. This new functionality, however, comes with a catch: if you want to use Rewrite, you now need to log...

In a recent TechRadar report, a clamor emerged about Windows 11’s Notepad seemingly forcing users to sign into their Microsoft accounts. At first glance, it might appear as if the beloved, minimalist text editor is undergoing a sudden overhaul into a clunky, account-bound utility. However, as we...

Recent chatter in the Windows community over a screenshot circulating on Twitter has raised some eyebrows. At first glance, it appeared as though Microsoft was imposing a mandatory sign-in for using Notepad on Windows 11. However, the full picture is far more nuanced—and, thankfully, much less...

For many Windows users, especially those burning the midnight oil, battling the glare of a bright screen can be a real headache. In today’s feature, we explore the top five methods to enable dark mode in Notepad on Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you’re a fan of dark themes—as many smartphone...

Is it possible to alter 2 lines in notepad using edit/replace? I have a number of files, gcodes, that are in the format G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn etc I would like to finish up with a line before each G00 Xnn Ynn line with G00 Z2 and before each...

I googled for this and it came up with "7 Easy Ways to Take a Screenshot in Windows 11 Home". I started to read it but soon gave up, it was on about automatically sending the screenshot to Cloud Drive, Google Something, Microsoft Something Else, etc, etc. In Windows 10 Home I would simply get...

In Windows 10, and now Windows 11 Home, I use MS Notepad (.txt files) all the time for notes and simple letters. Along with Google Keep, for short temporary notes, very handy for copying tips off the Internet. But occasionally I want to create a .doc file, or to play around with some data to...

Microsoft’s evolution of its products often invites mixed reactions, and the latest twist—the introduction of an AI-enhanced Notepad in Windows 11—is no exception. Riding the wave of AI innovation, Windows 11 has integrated features into Notepad that provide intelligent text manipulation...