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Apple has officially released iOS 26.2, introducing several new features for iPhone users. One of the most notable additions is an upgrade to AirDrop called AirDrop codes, designed to make file ...

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 ...

Notepad++ version 8.8.9 was released to fix a security weakness in its WinGUp update tool after researchers and users reported incidents in which the updater retrieved malicious executables instead of ...

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 ...

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 ...

To redeem codes in Duet Night Abyss, hit the main menu button, then select the cog for the Settings menu. From there, click the last icon on the right for Miscellaneous and select the Code Redemption ...

Transferring data from your PC to your phone in 2025 is easier than ever—and that’s great because we’re all dealing with (and moving around) more data across more devices than ever before. Software ...

Word will save new documents to the cloud by default. AutoSave will also be enabled by default. You can turn off these options if you prefer to save your files locally. Microsoft has long been pushing ...

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 ...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong should be a stable experience for all players, but backing up your save is still good practice in case off the odd error or disconnect on ...