“Notepad++ for Mac” release is disavowed by the creator of the original

I’m not a devoted user of the app, but I was aware of its history, which is why I was surprised to see news of a “Notepad++ ...
TechRadar

'Codex can now operate your computer alongside you' OpenAI takes major shot at Claude Code with major workplace updates

OpenAI has released "a major update" to Codex which it says will help make the platform a more effective workplace tool for users. Codex will now be able to go "beyond coding" and access other parts ...
VentureBeat

OpenAI drastically updates Codex desktop app to use all other apps on your computer, generate images, preview webpages

Confirming it has reached 3 million weekly developers, OpenAI is massively updating its Codex developer environment via its Mac and Windows desktop apps today to bring it closer to the “Super App” the ...
The Verge

OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Claude Code

Codex can now use your macOS apps on its own. Codex will now be able to operate desktop apps on your computer, OpenAI says in a blog post announcing the update. It can work in the background, meaning ...
TheServerSide

How to install Visual Studio Code for Java

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...
CNBC

Cursor announces major update to AI agents as coding tool battle heats up

Cursor announced updates to its AI coding agents as the startup works to fend off competition from rivals. The updated agents can test their own changes and record their work through videos, logs and ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files. Image: Microsoft. Notepad has long been Windows’ quiet utility ...
Game Rant

Minecraft Gives Update on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...
Bleeping Computer

Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism

Notepad++ has adopted a “double-lock” design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that resulted in a supply-chain compromise. The new mechanism landed in Notepad++ ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Bug That Let Attackers Run Remote Code in Notepad

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