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Ex-Microsoft engineer rebuilds Notepad in 2.5KB using nothing but stuff Windows already had

Dave Plummer rebuilt Notepad in 2.5KB using only what Windows already ships, exposing how bloated Windows 11's own Notepad ...

Onyx Boox Note Max review: A year later, I love this giant e-reader that thinks it’s a laptop, but simply isn’t.

The Onyx Boox Max Note is a stunning paper-like slate with plenty of versatility. But it's biggest win also spirals into its core weakness. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
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HamsterOS jams a 32-bit GUI operating system in a 1.44 MB single floppy for 386-era hardware

HamsterOS fits on just a single 1.44 MB floppy disk, and it's set for a full release this November.

Former Microsoft dev built a 2.5KB Notepad clone with zero AI features

Plummer is the man who claims to have created some major Windows features, including the original Task Manager application. Now, the YouTuber and retired developer shared ...

Command Line Interfaces

Windows 11 provides a rich GUI, but it also supports various command line interfaces (CLIs) through a modern Terminal app.
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Microsoft veteran rolls back years for bloated but still beloved Notepad

Dave Plummer’s TinyRetroPad revives classic Notepad simplicity, stripping away AI, telemetry, and unnecessary modern clutter ...
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Here's How to Recycle Your Old Laptop, PC and Printer

Most people don't throw away old electronics --they relocate them. The laptop goes from the desk to the closet, the closet to a storage bin, the bin to the garage, where it joins a growing collection ...