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Few pieces of software command as much quiet respect among Windows users as Notepad++. As an open-source editor rooted deeply in the Windows environment, its ongoing development continues to exemplify a rare blend of technical robustness, practical utility, and community-minded adaptability that...

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...

Microsoft is reimagining Notepad on Windows 11, turning a long-time basic text editor into a modern productivity tool with two exciting new features: a “Recent” files menu and an AI-powered Copilot button. A Fresh Look at an Old Favorite Notepad has long been the unsung hero of Windows—a...

Modern Windows 11 updates have brought innovative features—often powered by AI—to even the most trusted of applications. Yet, for many longtime users, the charm of the old, minimalist Notepad remains irresistible. If you’re among those who appreciate a straightforward text editor without...

Notepad++ 8.7.8 marks another step forward for the popular Windows text editor, offering a range of refinements that continue to win the hearts of developers, IT professionals, and casual power users alike. In a recent review showcased by Neowin, the update is portrayed as a polished...

For over four decades, Windows Notepad has been that humble, go-to utility—a stripped-down text editor beloved for its simplicity. But in a bold twist of fate, Microsoft is now venturing into the world of artificial intelligence right inside Notepad. The classic app still lets you type away for...

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around as we delve into one of the most underappreciated treasures hiding in plain sight on your PC: Windows Notepad. Yes, that plain-Jane, no-frills text editor you’ve used to jot down grocery lists or save random scripts is more powerful than you think. You can...

Notepad, one of the oldest and most beloved applications in the Windows ecosystem, has not only survived the test of time but has also evolved significantly with the latest updates. Launched alongside Microsoft Windows in 1983, this simple text editor might seem straightforward, but recent...

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, setting up a local environment can feel as daunting as assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions. Luckily, XAMPP comes to the rescue, allowing developers to run a LAMP server—comprising Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl—on their Windows 11...

In the realm of nostalgia within the digital landscape, there's a bittersweet note reverberating among long-time Windows users: Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on WordPad, the once-beloved text editor that many have turned to for quick notes and simple document editing. This move is...

Win10 64bit. I have installed notepad++ and wanted to make it the default app to open .txt files. When trying to change the default editor I am not offered notepad++, only other software I also had installed previously, but most of them are not even editors. How can I make it the default editor?

Note taking with text editors is the best way I've ever used. The real note taking software keep files locally which is risky for data loss when the operating fails or when the notebook is stolen. Word processors are too clunky and risky of data loss when crashed. Mozilla Composer is the fast...

You can change color schemes at anytime in vi by typing colorscheme followed by a space and the name of the color scheme. For more color schemes, you can browse this library on the vim website. You can enable or disable colors by simply typing “syntax on” or “syntax off” in vi.

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Windows 11 brings refinement to contextual file operations in the right-click context menu and share dialog. These are extensible by apps, including unpackaged Win32 apps. The context menu is one of the most popular and useful shell extensions. If you are already in File Explorer or on the...

Yes, I could change the file association via Win GUI or use some third party tools. However I prefer to do this directly in Registry by a *.reg file (in Win 7 64bit). How can I set my editor "D:\tools\editor\myeditor22.exe" as default editor when double clicking on a file with *.txt extension...

Greetings! I've got an issue I'm baffled by - I can type words fine, but when I use the cursor to go back to previous words I've already typed, the words I've just typed in front of it are being deleted one-by-one automatically, all the way back to where the cursor is. I've turned off Overtype...

Ok, strange question. Is there an online word processor that when i type, it looks like random code, but if i hit convert, it will display what i was actually typing? I know it sounds strange but might come in handy Sent from my SM-S920L using Tapatalk

Good Day, I have a flash drive attached to my Netgear router. Recently (and only recently) I get a 'Can't verify the creator of this file ... " warning box if I try to open a file with at .TXT extension via Total Commander or Windows Explorer on the Network drive (no problem with other...

My Notepad++ interface language is RTL. Can I still set files to open LTR? Thank you.