Notepad gets a GitHub‑driven revival of the classic Windows version

Notepad has lately fallen out of favor with a lot of Windows users. I stumbled on a new open-source alternative that you ...
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Springpad notepad app for Android adds widgets, better integration with other apps

Springpad is a note-taking app for mobile devices and the web which lets you create a series of virtual notepads with all sorts of content including links to web sites, maps, restaurant or other ...

How to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11

Notepad on Windows 11 is no longer the lightweight utility it once was. Learn how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11.

Notepad++ was hijacked by bad actors in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

The popular Notepad alternative was hijacked by bad actors for several months in 2025, but the latest update appears to solve ...
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Microsoft Updates Notepad with Markdown Support and AI Features for Paint

Microsoft has released Notepad 11.2512.10.0 with expanded Markdown support and AI streaming, plus Paint 11.2512.191.0 with AI ...
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How to Fix Windows 11 Notepad and Paint Missing Fix

Struggling with missing Notepad and Paint in Windows 11? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to restore these essential apps ...