Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files.

The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
PCMag

Microsoft Continues to Bulk Up Notepad, This Time With Image Support

Microsoft continues to move Notepad away from its text-editing roots with planned support for images. Although not officially announced, an image icon has appeared on the Notepad toolbar for Windows ...

Windows 11's Notepad rumored to get image embedding, though it'll have 'minimal impact' on performance — but that's not really the point

Is Notepad getting too bloated these days? If you're of that opinion, you won't like what Microsoft has planned next.
gadgets360

Microsoft Paint Can Now Create AI-Generated Colouring Books, Notepad Updated With New Markdown Features

Microsoft Paint Can Now Create AI-Generated Colouring Books, Notepad Updated With New Markdown Features Microsoft said Colouring Book in Paint is an AI-powered feature that lets users create colouring ...
Lifehacker

This Free Script Disables Every AI Feature in Windows 11

Tired of all the Microsoft AI slop? You can remove it entirely. Some people love AI. If you're not one of them (or if you have a favorite AI tool that isn't baked into it), using Windows 11 can feel ...
The Verge

How Microsoft’s developers are using AI

AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. is a senior editor and ...
pcguide

You can finally create tables in Notepad on Windows 11, following latest Insider update

Microsoft is keen to keep improving Windows 11, adding new features that make the system easier and more useful for everyday tasks. Some updates are small, while others significantly alter how people ...
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 ...
Inc

Want AI to Make You More Productive? Here’s the Right Way to Use It

At Lifehack Method, where we help clients master time management and build systems for living fulfilling, balanced lives, we see this every day. People are desperate for tools that promise to take the ...
GitHub

[Feature request] The dialog boxes are not using the default Windows system font, which causes CJK font strokes to appear too thin when desktop scaling is set above 100%.

Currently, the default font for each dialog box is MS Shell Dlg When desktop scaling is set to 100%, it doesn't seem to be an issue because Windows automatically renders the fonts using ClearType ...