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February 19, 2025

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Today's Cool Tip Theme: Windows Notepad


IN THIS ISSUE


  • 🚨 Beware of the "Phantom Hacker" Scam! 
  • 💔 Humane AI Pins Discontinued! 
  • 🎥 Facebook Live Video Storage Policy Update! 
  • 📱 Apple Introduces the iPhone 16e! 
  • ✍️ Notepad Rewrite: Revolutionizing Text Editing with AI! 
  • ✨ Enable Word Wrap in Notepad! 
  • 🔍 Find and Replace in Notepad! 
  • ➕ Open a New Tab in Notepad! 


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Today's Tech Trivia


What year was Windows Notepad first introduced?


A) 1983

B) 1987

C) 1991

D) 1995



Answer at the end.

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🔥Hot Topics 🔥

🚨Beware of the "Phantom Hacker" Scam!🚨


The FBI has issued a warning about a new scam called the "Phantom Hacker."


Scammers impersonate tech support, banking, and government officials to trick victims into believing their financial accounts have been hacked.


They then convince victims to transfer their money to a "safe" account, which is actually controlled by the scammers.


Stay Safe:


  • Do not trust unsolicited calls or messages claiming your accounts are compromised.
  • Never download unfamiliar software or apps.
  • Verify contact information by calling your bank or institution directly using official numbers.


Protect yourself and your assets by staying vigilant and informed!

And in Other News...


Humane AI Pins Discontinued!


Attention Humane AI Pin users! The futuristic Star Trek-style AI pins will stop working by February 28, 2025. Humane is being acquired by HP, and as part of this transition, all consumer data will be deleted from the pins, and their services will be discontinued.


Action Required:


  • Sync and Backup: Ensure you sync your pin and download any stored data (pictures, videos, notes) before the deadline.
  • Refunds: If you're within the 90-day return period, you may be eligible for a refund. Submit your request by February 27, 2025.


Stay ahead of the curve and secure your data!



Facebook Live Video Storage Policy Update!


Starting February 19, 2025, Facebook Live videos will now be stored for only 30 days before being automatically deleted. Previously, these videos were stored indefinitely.


Action Required:


  • Download or Transfer: Before your videos are deleted, you'll receive a notification and have 90 days to download or transfer them to your device or cloud storage.
  • Convert to Reels: You can also clip key moments and convert them into Reels to keep them on your profile.


Stay proactive to ensure your live video memories are preserved!



Apple Introduces the iPhone 16e!


Apple has just announced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 family. This budget-friendly option offers many of the flagship features at a lower price point. Key highlights include:


  • 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • 48MP 2-in-1 camera system with optical zoom
  • A18 chip for fast performance and efficiency
  • Face ID for secure authentication
  • USB-C port for versatile connectivity
  • All-day battery life with up to 26 hours of video playback


The iPhone 16e will be available in black and white, with pre-orders starting on February 21, 2025, and general availability from February 28, 2025.



Today's Cool Tip

Notepad Rewrite: Revolutionizing Text Editing with AI


Have you ever wished for a personal editor to refine your writing with just a click? 


Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Rewrite in Windows Notepad.


Rewrite in Notepad is a new AI-powered feature introduced in the latest update of Notepad for Windows 11. 


This feature leverages a powerful AI model to help refine and enhance your text. 


Whether you want to rephrase sentences, adjust the tone, or modify the length of your content, Rewrite makes it easy to improve your writing with just a few clicks.


Here's how to do it.


  1. Launch the Notepad app on your Windows 11 device.
  2. Ensure you are signed in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Highlight the text you want to rewrite.
  4. Click the Rewrite button in the toolbar or use the Ctrl + I keyboard shortcut.
  5. Select from various rewrite options such as making the text shorter, longer, changing the tone, or adjusting the format.
  6. Notepad generates rewritten text.
  7. Click on "Replace" to apply the changes directly to your document.



This feature is available to Windows 11 users with a Microsoft 365 subscription or Copilot Pro subscription.


Notepad's Rewrite feature offers a powerful tool for enhancing your writing, but it comes at a cost. 


Fortunately, users do not have to log in or have a subscription to continue to use Notepad.


While it can save time and improve the quality of your text, the requirement for a paid subscription may deter some users. 


Ultimately, the decision to use Rewrite will depend on your needs and willingness to invest in a Microsoft 365 subscription.


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  • Customizable Rewrites: Notepad's Rewrite feature allows users to adjust tone, length, and style, tailoring text to specific needs.


  • Accessibility: The feature is available to Microsoft 365 subscribers and Copilot Pro users, expanding access to AI tools.


  • Integration with Other Apps: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Office applications, enhancing overall productivity.


  • Cloud Processing: Leverages cloud computing for efficient and powerful AI processing, ensuring quick and accurate rewrites.



🔢 By the Numbers

40

📌 40 years—Notepad has been around since 1983, making it one of Windows' oldest apps.


75%

📌 75% of Windows 11 users have adopted dark mode in apps like Notepad.


10,000+

📌 10,000+ characters—Notepad now displays real-time character counts for long text files.


3

📌 3 new features were added in 2023: tabs, autosave, and wrap-around search.


5

📌 5 seconds—That's how quickly you can open Notepad using the Windows + R shortcut.


✅ More Must-Read Tech Tips.



👀 How Do I Use Enable Word Wrap for Notepad?


Word Wrap is a useful feature that ensures your text stays within the visible window, eliminating the need to scroll horizontally.


Cool Tip: To enable Word Wrap, go to the "View" menu and select "Word Wrap."


This is especially helpful for reading long lines of text without losing context.



🤔 Have You Ever Wondered How to Find and Replace?


The Find and Replace feature allows you to quickly search for specific text and replace it with new text, saving you time and effort in editing.


Cool Tip: Use the shortcut Ctrl + H to open the Find and Replace dialog box.


You can search for exact matches or use regular expressions for more complex searches.



🙋‍♂️ Here's How To Open a New Tab.


Who doesn't like a nice surprise?


Microsoft enhanced Notepad with tabs to improve the app experience.


The updated app with tabs provides a quick and easy way to keep your data organized and enables you to switch between notes.


Here's how to use it:


  1. Open the updated Notepad app 
  2. Click the + icon to create a new tab.



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⌨️Today's Cool Keyboard Shortcuts


Try these Cool Notepad keyboard shortcuts:


✅ Ctrl + Shift + N → Open a new Notepad window

✅ Ctrl + W → Close the current tab

✅ Ctrl + Tab → Switch between tabs

✅ Ctrl + Shift + S → Open "Save As" dialog

✅ F5 → Insert current time and date


✍️Today's Haiku


Plain text never fades,

Lines of thought in black and white,

Notepad, old yet new.



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😜 Tech Joke of the Day 😅


💬 Why did Notepad break up with Word?


Because Word always tried to format things!


Cool Tip Pulse

🤔 🗳 How do you use Notepad the most?
✍️ Quick notes & lists
📂 Editing config or log files
🔍 Find & replace large text
🤷‍♂️ I rarely use it


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See You Tomorrow

Trivia Answer: A) 1983


Windows Notepad has been a staple text editor since 1983, first appearing in MS-DOS before being bundled with Windows 1.0 in 1985.


It has remained a lightweight, no-frills text editor, but recent updates have brought modern features like tabs, dark mode, and autosave.


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Tomorrow's Cool Tip is waiting to amaze you.


Until then, go forth and conquer the tech world with your newfound knowledge!


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Enjoy!




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