MUO on MSN

Microsoft keeps ruining Notepad, so I replaced it with this free 3KB open-source alternative

I just wanted the old Notepad back.
XDA Developers on MSN

TinyRetroPad is 130 times smaller than Windows Notepad, and it does everything that actually matters

A 2.73KB rewrite restores modern Notepad back to essentials by calling Windows APIs and Rich Edit for basic text editor ...
TweakTown

Microsoft adds a generative AI feature to Notepad, its simple text editor

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Simple text editors offer a way to edit or write plain text without fancy formatting or other features usually associated with word processors. Generally ...
SlashGear

6 Windows Notepad Alternatives Worth Checking Out

There are plenty of apps every Windows user should have installed, but they already have the most convenient app installed. Notepad is the quickest way to jot down your thoughts, write temporary ...