I understand the Xbox work that has hit the headlines this week is actually called Project Kennan, not Keenan. I’m told that ...

For years, we've been able to freely use all the features in Windows apps like Notepad and Paint. But those days seem to be gone. Yes, the core features are still freely accessible, but the latest ...

Microsoft is now testing an AI-powered text summarization feature in Notepad and a Snipping Tool "Draw & Hold" feature that helps draw perfect shapes. Dubbed "Summarize," the new and highly ...

Microsoft might say its top priority right now is security, but it’s been clear for months that AI is just as important. The ...

Developer SamNChiet made it possible to draw within Microsoft Notepad using text characters. SamNChiet calls the project ...

You can continue to use Notepad and Paint without a subscription, but you won’t get these new features. It’s surprising because Microsoft has never put anything in these apps behind a paywall ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has introduced a paywall for Notepad, requiring a Microsoft 365 subscription to access new features like the AI-powered Rewrite tool. Notepad has been around for more than 40 ...