A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative

Mastodon has almost doubled its userbase since Elon Musk took control of Twitter last month. Here's what you need to know ...
How-To Geek on MSN

4 Linux terminal text editors I use instead of nano

Dinky is GUI-like with tabs and themes; Ne is keyboard-forward. Replace Nano with a modern alternative.
cybernews

Notepad++ releases emergency patch as hackers exploit updater to deploy malware

Hackers are abusing Notepad++, a popular text and source code editor, to deliver malware. The app’s updater, WinGUp, can be tricked by an attacker-in-the-middle to pull compromised executables from ...
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 ...
Lifehacker

How Teachers Can Catch You Using ChatGPT

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. ChatGPT is a valuable studying ...
Beebom

How to Create and Run a PowerShell Script on Windows 10 and 11

PowerShell is a scripting language for Windows and is used for OS configuration and automation. You can use Notepad or PowerShell ISE to test your scripts. You can also run PowerShell scripts from a ...
The New York Times

How to Use Your Phone to Make Life Better

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Haley Jo Lewis Haley Jo ...
SlashGear

How To Use Google Gemini AI To Create Realistic Photos: A Step-By-Step Guide

In the days of old, every time you needed a personal photo, you had to go out of your way to take it yourself. You had to visit your desired location, set up the scene, and snap the picture. Fast ...
Odessa American

IT’S GEEK TO ME: Specially configured shortcut solves Notepad window size issue

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: I have a question about running Notepad under Windows 11: What registry setting can I tweak to get Notepad to ...