Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw

You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.
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5 open-source apps that run entirely in your browser and don't touch the cloud

These browser-based apps give you complete control over your data!

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11's taskbar is upgrading, better Task Manager alternatives, more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including long-anticipated taskbar fixes in Windows 11, ...
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WhatsApp Web Login – Quick Setup on PC or Mac

If you’re searching for the WhatsApp Web login page, you’re probably trying to get your chats onto your computer quickly. WhatsApp Web lets you use your account in a browser on a Windows PC or Mac, ...
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8 apps that do one thing perfectly (and nothing else)

Focused tools that refuse feature creep.
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February 2026 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 6 Active Zero-Days

Microsoft has patched six exploited zero-days in February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 58 vulnerabilities and triggering urgent enterprise remediation.

Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links

Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or ...
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Microsoft Patches High-Severity Notepad Remote Code Execution Flaw

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.