Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad — is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?
Summary
This Windows Central piece describes a Notepad access outage caused by a Microsoft Account licensing error, using it to critique cloud-centric shifts in Windows 11 and Copilot integration. It argues for preserving offline functionality and local control, offering takeaways for SMB IT admins on how to balance AI features with traditional desktop workflows.