ZDNet

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

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 AI ...
The Verge

Microsoft is giving Notepad free AI features.

If you have a Copilot Plus PC, Microsoft is adding summarize, write, and rewrite AI-powered features to Notepad soon. Windows Insiders are testing the changes, which don’t require a Microsoft 365 ...
TweakTown

After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad

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 years, ...
窓の杜

定番の楽譜作成ソフト「Finale」のフリー版「Finale NotePad 2007」が公開

（株）イーフロンティアは20日、フリーの楽譜作成ソフトの最新版「Finale NotePad 2007」日本語版を公開した。Windows 2000/XPに対応しており、現在同社のホームページからダウンロードできる。なお、利用するにはメールアドレスなどの登録が必要。 「Finale NotePad ...
窓の杜

Microsoft、フリーのXMLエディター「XML Notepad 2007」を公開

Microsoft Corporationは21日、XMLデータをツリーで編集できるXMLエディター「XML Notepad 2007」v1.0 英語版を公開した。Windows XP/Server 2003/Vistaに対応するフリーソフトで、現在同社のダウンロードセンターからダウンロードできる。なお、動作には.NET Framework 2.0が必要。
MSN による配信

Some paid AI features in Notepad are going free for Copilot+ PC users

If you have a Copilot+ PC, you can look forward to free AI features coming to the Notepad app in the near future. These features include AI-generated text (Write), revisions (Rewrite), and summaries ...