Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism

Notepad++ has adopted a "double-lock" design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that ...
MUO on MSN

This custom Windows build is faster than stock and isn't sketchy to install

I went off the official path and still landed on a Windows install I’d recommend.
Business.com on MSN

How to remotely invoke applications with PowerShell

Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on ...
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Insider previews for Notepad and Paint with more AI features

In new versions of Notepad and Paint for Windows Insiders, Microsoft is adding more AI features. Notepad is learning more Markdown. This was announced by Microsoft in a blog post. Notepad will ...
GameSpot

Xbox Developer Direct Returns January 22 With Fable And Forza Horizon 6

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Microsoft has confirmed that the next Developer Direct livestream will be broadcast on January 22 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. This is the fourth Developer ...
TechCrunch

Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement

Apple on Wednesday released an updated developer license agreement that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as commissions or any other fees, by deducting them from in-app ...
9to5Mac

Apple updates developer agreement with new privacy rules, Japan-specific terms, more

Apple has added new provisions to multiple sections of its Developer Program License Agreement, including Japan-specific terms, following yesterday’s announcement of changes to the App Store. Here’s ...
PC World

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to ...
InfoWorld

AI-assisted software development with Amazon Q Developer

Amazon Q Developer is a useful AI-powered coding assistant with chat, CLI, Model Context Protocol and agent support, and AWS expertise. When I reviewed Amazon Q Developer in 2024, I noted that it was ...
TechSpot

Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone

In context: Microsoft is going in some very wild directions with Windows development, with Notepad being one of the most outstanding guinea pigs in AI and design experimentations. Notepad now has the ...
TweakTown

Notepad now lets you create tables, but is it one feature too many for this simple app?

TL;DR: Microsoft Notepad for Windows 11 now supports table creation with an easy toolbar grid and enhanced AI-powered Write, Rewrite, and Summarize tools for faster text generation. While these ...
PC World

Some paid AI features in Notepad are going free for Copilot+ PC users

If you have a Copilot+ PC, you can look forward to free AI features coming to the Notepad app in the near future. These features include AI-generated text (Write), revisions (Rewrite), and summaries ...