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Microsoft Notepad.exe is overpowered now… and 13 other major updates for devs

Summary

The video discusses the long-standing presence of Notepad in Windows since its release in 1985 as a tool to drive mouse usage. It dives into the evolution of Notepad through AI integration and enhancements in Microsoft Paint. Furthermore, it touches on notable advancements such as Google's AI browser support, GitHub's Co-Pilot for Gemini, and updates in technology tools like Next.js and Dino for frontend development. The video also mentions achievements like running AAA games on Apple M1 Max processors and updates on IDEs like WebStorm and Writer, along with platforms like Brilliant.org and Fireship for programming skill enhancement.

Introduction to Notepad in Windows 1.0

In 1985, Microsoft released Windows 1.0 with a revolutionary product, Notepad, designed to promote the use of a futuristic device called The Mouse for writing text and code without keyboard-based tools.

Evolution of Notepad

Notepad has hardly changed in the 40 years since its release and is still a standard feature on every Windows version, including Windows 11 today.

Notepad and AI

Microsoft product managers integrated AI technology into Notepad to rewrite text and added new features to the nostalgic Microsoft Paint.

Life-changing Technological Advancements

A look at 13 life-changing changes in technology as of November 11th, 2024, including Adobe's release of Project Turntable for 3D manipulation.

Innovations in AI

Google's announcement of AI advancements, including enabling AI in browsers and supporting real-money hackathons.

GitHub Co-Pilot and Gemini Support

GitHub Co-Pilot now supports Gemini, allowing users to build and deploy applications using natural language.

Stack Blitz's Bolt

Introduction of Stack Blitz's Bolt, allowing users to work with containers and web assembly to develop and preview full applications in the browser.

Updates on Next.js

Updates on Next.js, including the launch of the app router and changes to defaults for caching optimization.

Dino and Node.js

Discussion on Dino and Node.js, with emphasis on Dino being a valuable cross-platform tool for frontend JavaScript development.

Flutter Forked by Google

Flutter forked by Google, with estimates of only 50 engineers working on the project and the introduction of a fork maintained by former Flutter team members.

Gaming on Apple Silicon

Achievements in running AAA games on Apple M1 Max processors and the emulation technologies used to make it possible.

WebStorm IDE

Updates on WebStorm IDE and Writer IDEs, highlighting their capabilities and availability for free use.

Programming Learning Platforms

Promotion of learning platforms like Brilliant.org and Fireship for those looking to improve programming skills.

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