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   As a native Windows user who switched to macOS a few years back, one thing I never got over was the simplicity and usefulness of the old school Notepad app. This app aims to recreate that very same experience, cross-platform and easily installable as a PWA. I've been using this for personal use for around 2 years and I figured it was time to share it with the world. Criticism, issues and PRs are welcome. Thanks!

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8. 8
   note.md▲243

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10. 10
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    Notrix▲150

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12. 12
    NoteTabs▲129

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13. 13
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16. 16
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