Boing Boing on MSN

Beloved Windows text editor Notepad++ now on Mac

On MacOS, there's a wealth of beautifully elegant and powerful text editors to choose from. On Windows, there's Notepad++.
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11 debloat tools promise speed, but here's what actually happens

Not everything they claim is worthwhile ...
GitHub

TCL Smart Home CLI

The official command-line tool for TCL Smart Home — enabling both humans and AI Agents to control TCL smart home devices from the terminal. A single binary with zero dependencies. Built with Go.
TweakTown

Microsoft starts to scale back Copilot integration in Windows 11, starting with the Notepad app

Microsoft seems to be hard at work trying to (finally) improve Windows 11 for the end user. Granted, the move might be a bit late, and Microsoft seems to have already lost the trust of a large section ...
The Verge

Microsoft starts removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps

The unnecessary Copilot buttons are disappearing from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. The unnecessary Copilot buttons are disappearing from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. is ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft is removing Copilot branding from Photos, Notepad, and more after promising to reduce 'unnecessary Copilot entry points'

It's better than nothing, I suppose. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
The Verge

The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft always responds to a threat to Windows by improving the operating system. Microsoft always responds to ...
Windows Central

Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Starts Removing Copilot Clutter from Notepad, More Apps to Get Same Treatment

The best part about this change is that you now have full control over AI features. In Notepad, AI features can reportedly be turned off entirely, keeping the app’s minimalist experience intact. As ...
ZDNet

I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Windows Central

I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list

Have an AI PC with an NPU, but have no idea how to make the most of it? You might want to start with one of these 7 great Windows apps. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
Thurrott

Anthropic Brings Claude Computer Use to Windows

One week after it launched this feature on the Mac, Anthropic has brought computer use to Windows in Claude Cowork and and Claude Code. This feature is currently in research preview and it requires a ...