Video Overview

Introduction

• Discussing new updates to the Notepad app in Windows 11.
• Encourages viewers to subscribe and like the video for support.

Notepad App Updates

Recent Files Feature

• Description: Adds a "Recent Files" submenu to the Notepad app.
• Functionality: Users can view and clear history of recent files accessed in Notepad.
• User Feedback: This feature was highly requested and considered a welcome addition.

Summarize Feature

• Powered by: Co-pilot AI.
• Usage: Select text, right-click to access a summarize option via Co-pilot or Copilot menu.
• Difference from Rewrite: Summarize shortens text while Rewrite alters text.
• Functions: Adjust summarization length, insert into text file, copy, regenerate, discard.

AI Integration Controversy

• Concern about AI necessity in a simple note-taking app.
• Requirement: Microsoft account needed to access AI features.
• Cost & Subscription: AI operations are cloud-based and cost money; subscription might offer allowance.
• Free Tokens: Limited use per month without subscription.

Disabling AI Features

• Navigate to Notepad settings to turn off Copilot AI features if not needed.

Availability

• Features are in Windows Insider Program (requires enrollment in Canary or Dev Channel).
• Mention of current Notepad version for updates: 11.2501.29.0.

Conclusion

• Highlights user engagement: comments, likes, subscriptions.
• Thanks viewers for watching, hopes video is informative.