Windows only: If you're delving into XML programming for the first time, or want to tweak a few software files, Microsoft's XML Notepad 2007 may be the no-nonsense editor you're looking for. It's not ...

One thing I see people differ on is coding into an interface, or typing it in a notepad. With the interface isnt the linking and compiling all done there? What are the benefits of typing in a notepad?

For decades, Notepad has been the digital equivalent of a sticky note on my screen. Since multi-tab support and spell check came, I stopped saving otherwise ephemeral notes where I'd just jot down ...