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stuff.txt (why I love Notepad)

How many of you use Notepad on a frequent basis?

First off, I don't write ANYTHING anymore (if I can help it). I always have a Notepad document on my desktop called "stuff.txt". Whenever I have to write something down, or save a list, I add it to this file.

Most things you write, you're either goign to have to e-mail someone
How many of you use Notepad on a frequent basis?

First off, I don't write ANYTHING anymore (if I can help it). I always have a Notepad document on my desktop called "stuff.txt". Whenever I have to write something down, jot down a phone number, save/create a list of some kind, I add it to this file.

Most things you write, you're either going to have to e-mail someone, post it on the internet, or add it to a Word Doc, which you will format and print as a business letter. How many post-it type notes do you have laying around that you plan to consolidate at some point?

For instance, all of my big posts in the Househeads threads were saved in Notepad, so I could easily edit them for future use.

I also just sent a request to Staples.com, and the form field I completed displaying what I was looking for, I copied and pasted into my "stuff" document, because I know I'll be using that for more similar requests.

Do you use web mail (Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc)? Has your web mail ever crashed, and you lost everything you typed? How about long forum posts? Wasted?

Notepad is very light and sugar-free, and will NEVER crash (ok, never is ambiguous), unlike Word or your web browser.

Have you ever copied something from a web page into your e-mail program, or even MS Word? All of that formatting and those table borders are pretty cool, aren't they (here's where you disagree)?

Well, Notepad is a barebones text editor - no colors, no links, no tables, no sizes or spacing. Paste your web-copied material into Notepad, and all of the formatting has been stripped, ready for use in other applications, to be formatted as YOU wish, not in a manner that you pull out your hair trying to remove.

Use your "stuff.txt" file as a to-do list, pasting today's issues in an e-mail to yourself, which you can revert to at work or school for easy access.

Notepad is found at Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad

Here's to Notepad, the best application Microsoft has ever created.

BTW, there are other barebones text editors out there, but let's just focusing on the ease of using Notepad (which comes free with Windows) as a whole before we hate on something many people don't use enough in itself

Re: stuff.txt (why I love Notepad)

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Originally posted by DigitalMP How many of you use Notepad on a frequent basis? First off, I don't write ANYTHING anymore (if I can help it). I always have a Notepad document on my desktop called "stuff.txt". Whenever I have to write something down, or save a list, I add it to this file.

I stoped reading there cause I'm pretty sure I know where you're getting at; and yes I am exactly the same.

I'm a heavy Notepad user.

No nonsense 'start,run,notepad' execution.

No autoformatting when you just need the text.

Also great for jotting down those tunes/sets heard on 2hp and DI that just have to be nabbed later!

(currently 2 different 'stuff.txt'-like files on my desktop )

notes.txt, HOLLA

Apparently, as notepad use increases, so does post length!
Holy rambling, batman







notepad rocks tho

That first post was way too long for me to read! Haha

I still use good old pen and paper...at least when it comes to notes like "what I have to do today" or things like that.

When it comes to things that I need to do on the computer or emails I need to send, I usually use MSWord and have a folder on my desktop that I save it to.

I don't really have experience using notepad...but maybe I'll try it.

I just go this new thing called Yahoo Widgets though...and one of the options I have is a thing where I can have 4 little post-it note type things on my desktop. I just got it so I haven't really used it yet. I did once, and the note I left was not saved when I turned my computer off and then back on...I think there's an option to save it though. I'd have to check it out.

There's a house-dj-good-friend-of-mine (whose name I won't mention) who needed to perform tasks such as:

1. remember his ftp username/password

2. address a matter where mp3s he would purchase and download had filenames of simply a number, so i directed him to copy the artist/title from the web page, save it in notepad, then use it to rename a file

3. use his BBcode signature that I created for hiim to use on TA, on other sites as well

He now saves all of this in his "stuff.txt" file. it's a very useful tool everyone

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* That first post was way too long for me to read! Haha

if you read it...

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* I still use good old pen and paper...at least when it comes to notes like "what I have to do today" or things like that.

the above task can easily be simplified

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Originally posted by DigitalMP 1. remember his ftp username/password

I would not recommend storing password information on your computer.

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Originally posted by AwakenedAddict I would not recommend storing password information on your computer.

thanks coach, i walk the wire

Re: stuff.txt (why I love Notepad)

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Originally posted by DigitalMP How many of you use Notepad on a frequent basis? First off, I don't write ANYTHING anymore (if I can help it). I always have a Notepad document on my desktop called "stuff.txt". Whenever I have to write something down, or save a list, I add it to this file. Most things you write, you're either goign to have to e-mail someone How many of you use Notepad on a frequent basis? First off, I don't write ANYTHING anymore (if I can help it). I always have a Notepad document on my desktop called "stuff.txt". Whenever I have to write something down, jot down a phone number, save/create a list of some kind, I add it to this file. Most things you write, you're either going to have to e-mail someone

Ahh, yes, the hidden dangers of copy/pasting from Notepad.

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Originally posted by DigitalMP thanks coach, i walk the wire

ayye papi so dangerous!

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur Ahh, yes, the hidden dangers of copy/pasting from Notepad.

Shh, captain redundancy captain

i learned the notes from RJ. using notes on the desk top is key. actually using your desktop is key.

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Originally posted by DigitalMP if you read it... the above task can easily be simplified

I like doing it though...I like my writing for one haha...and I just find I remember things easier when I write them down. Not to mention I add things all the time and can carry it with me.

My desktop is littered with txt files of notes, statements, numbers, etc.

It even becomes more useful when you save the file with descriptor filenames.

Amazing little ditty the notepad is.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* I like doing it though...I like my writing for one haha...and I just find I remember things easier when I write them down. Not to mention I add things all the time and can carry it with me.

well, i keep my extensive to-do list in this doc, and for times when i'm on the road most of the day, and not at work, then i'll write things on a post-it note.

my writing has gone to shit since my PC-use hit the fan in 98-99. but, to each their own



RJ - i'll screenshot my taskbar later. my start button has LOTS of company

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker My desktop is littered with txt files of notes, statements, numbers, etc.

And therein lies the problem!

Notepad was my faithful friend for years until I was forced to use Dreamweaver.

Programmer's File Editor > Notepad

For when your stuff.txt becomes super huge

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Originally posted by Swamper Programmer's File Editor > Notepad

For anything other than taking notes, I use UltraEdit (http://www.ultraedit.com/).

holy shit RJ...put them in a folder in MyDocs (before I do!)!

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Originally posted by DigitalMP holy shit RJ...put them in a folder in MyDocs (before I do!)!

LOL! Don't worry, I do.

I used to delete the txts when I was done with them. I found the notes and "stream of consciousness" thoughts to be too valuable to delete, so now they are archived. I generally do not remove content from the files either (I just keep appending to the end, adding in date markers here and there).

I have a "txt" folder in MyDocs, with sub folders for each month. I clean off the desktop monthly (non-touched files are moved after 1 month into the txt/month folder off of MyDocs).

lol, Am I the only one who rarely actually sees the desktop? I only see them when I boot up and when I shut down. Other than that, it's maximized windows on most of them...


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Whoa.. is that firefox I see on RJ's screen?

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