XDA Developers on MSN

This AI-powered coding assistant runs entirely offline on my laptop

In everyday use, Tabby works how you'd want a coding assistant to work. For one, it doesn't operate like a chat assistant ...

Meet Project Patchouli, an open-source drawing tablet project to 'build your own tablet from scratch'

For something intended to mimic good old pencil and paper, drawing tablets and the tech behind them are surprisingly complicated. If you fancy a crash course in how they work and want to build your ...
How-To Geek on MSN

6 Notepad++ features you should be using

Sessions in Notepad++ grab the complete state of your workspace. A session file saves the full paths of all open documents, ...
TechSpot

Notepad++ users urged to update immediately after hackers hijack the app's updater

PSA: Notepad++ users who haven't yet updated to version 8.8.9 or later should manually download the latest installer as soon as possible. Following reports of malicious activity, a December 2025 ...
The New York Times

Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice. Credit...Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri Supported by By Sam Kriss In the quiet hum of our digital ...
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 ...
InfoWorld

Writing code is so over

Soon AI agents will be writing better, cleaner code than any mere human can, just like compilers can write better assembly. There’s an old joke about the weather in San Francisco: If you don’t like it ...
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 ...
techtimes

The No-Code Movement Explained: How to Build Software Without Writing a Single Line of Code

The no-code movement is revolutionizing software development by allowing non-technical users to create applications without coding. Traditionally, software required extensive programming skills and ...
Engadget

Notepad's AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs

CoPilot+ PC owners have a new perk in the pipeline. Your AI PC will soon perform Notepad's AI writing features on-device — no subscription required. The app's summarize, write and rewrite options were ...
InfoWorld

Seven little habits for writing better code

Writing good code requires close attention to detail and lots of will power and discipline. Good habits are half the battle. Last week, I talked about the relationship between polishing forks and ...