Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...

Microsoft is reportedly working on yet another "advanced" Notepad feature that has little to do with basic text editing.

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing. The ...

Why can't it just be a basic text editor?!

If you are the kind of person who sips his morning coffee in front of a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document, the best app for you would be OneDrive. On Windows, it quietly backs up your Desktop, ...

Microsoft has patched a severe security vulnerability tied to Notepad's Markdown feature. Here's what you need to know to remain safe.

I don’t need tabs, sessions, or extra clutter in a tool I open for two seconds. Notepad++ stays fast, simple, and doesn't ...

Microsoft advises uninstalling Windows 11 January update KB5074109 due to issues. Outlook Classic users with POP/PST files in cloud folders face major app issues Uninstalling the update is a temporary ...

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Windows 11 is gaining popularity due to its innovative UI and new features for PCs. Microsoft has changed some aspects of the Photos app too. In this guide, we show you how to use the new Windows 11 ...

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