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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 seems.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 17, 2025

Popular Linux distro for WSL is almost here, and you can help test it out TODAY

Fedora 42 will mark the first official release of the Linux distro for WSL, and in advance of its release, users are encouraged to take part in a test day.

Windows Central · Feb 17, 2025

TikTok is back on app stores as ByteDance continues to sort out US concerns

ByteDance's TikTok has returned to Google and Apple app stores.

Android Central · Feb 14, 2025

Why is TikTok back in the Apple and Google app stores?

The app, used by 170 million Americans, briefly went dark across the U.S. before the president’s inauguration

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Mexico’s president threatens Google lawsuit over ‘wrong’ Gulf of America name change

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says Donald Trump has no right to change that name of the Gulf of Mexico, and Google maps should not enable him.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

January 6 Rioter's Texas Business Slammed With Negative Reviews, Death Threats After Trump Pardon: 'You Are Still Guilty'

A Texas business owned by a pardoned January 6 rioter faces negative reviews and death threats

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

Search For 'How To Report An Error On Google Maps' Spikes After Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico

Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America has caused the name to vary on Google Maps, causing confusion and outrage amongst users.

International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2025

This apps adds features to Windows 11's File Explorer I didn't even know were missing

A free utility enhances Windows 11's File Explorer with features the app should have by default, such as support for a shortcut to reopen a tab with a combination of keys.

Windows Central · Feb 10, 2025

Microsoft 'lies' about how to uninstall Edge then seemingly removes page from the web

Microsoft had page on how to uninstall Microsoft Edge for a limited time, though the page never included steps on how to remove the browser.

Windows Central · Feb 10, 2025

The King Of Retail Has Fallen: Amazon Overtakes Walmart In Revenue For The First Time

Fueled by e-commerce growth and its cloud business, Amazon has surpassed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a major shift in retail.

International Business Times UK · Feb 10, 2025