Insider Secrets: Upgrade your Notepad

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Upgrading Notepad on your PC isn't hard, and the added oomph you get for your efforts definitely makes them worthwhile. CNET Executive Editor Tom Merritt shows you how to switch to Notepad 2, and keep the old Windows Notepad from reversing the coup.

There are plenty more terrific Notepad alternatives out there, like these heavyweight hitters, and the lightweight Quicknote that's best suited for jotting--or doodling--fleeting thoughts.

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Topics:: Utilities and drivers,; Windows Software

Tags:: Insider Secrets,; Notepad

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by JoyceNgo March 7, 2008 3:10 PM PST: I looks almost the same as notepad 1?? lol; Reply to this comment


by alice_b0wie March 7, 2008 3:32 PM PST: vista doesn't like me messing around in the hidden file area. i never used notepad anyway, guess i won't miss the hard hitting effects of notepad2. lol w/ joyce :P; Reply to this comment


by GuesttWatt March 8, 2008 5:04 AM PST: Guys, try THIS Notepad2 - http://www.flos-freeware.ch/index.html - just as light and very powerful for an app of this kind.; Reply to this comment