Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much
With the increased price tags due to the inclusion of Copilot AI, you'll have to shell out $10 a month or $100 a year for a Microsoft 365 Personal plan or $13 a month or $130 a year for a Family plan.
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After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad
If you want full access to Notepad, Microsoft now requires users to pay, with the new changes to 40-year-old software ...
Microsoft is paywalling these features in Notepad and Paint
Two iconic Windows apps will have certain features restricted if you don't have an active Microsoft 365 subscription.
You have to pay for Windows Notepad if you want to use AI
New prompts to subscribe to Microsoft 365 have started popping up when trying to use Notepad's AI features, leading to ...
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7 ancient apps you can still use in Windows 11
In fact, many applications that are over two decades old remain fully functional on Microsoft's latest operating system, ...
I Review Hundreds of Tech Products. These Are the Desktop Computers, Laptops, and Accessories You Should Buy in 2025
Tech Awards share intel on the very best product launches and innovations. Whether you want to revamp your home theater with ...
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Still using Windows 95? This app will no longer work for you
The AIDA64 v7.60 update introduces new features and improvements but removes compatibility with Windows 95. The app remains ...
Is Notepad Forcing A Microsoft Login On Copilot+ PC? Yes And No
A prompt to sign in to an MS account upon opening Notepad sent many people into a stir, but they're making mountains out of ...
The Windows 95 setup was text-based for a good reason, Microsoft employee reveals
Raymond Chen, a Microsoft employee who took part in the Windows evolution for more than 30 years, is back with a new post on ...
No, Notepad for Windows 11 doesn't require you to use a Microsoft account — unless you're trying to use AI
A rumor of Notepad for Windows 11 now requiring Microsoft Account sign-in has spread like wildfire, but all is not as it ...