Saturday, 3 October 2026

NotNotepad

Click here to download NotNotepad for free!

What is NotNotepad?

A very simple text editor, to edit plain text files (e.g. settings files, code, text files, etc.).

Inspired by an article about a former Windows developer recreating Windows Notepad without the AI or the bloat added in recent years, Simon thought he'd try to do the same, to see how long it'd take to recreate Notepad. Ended up taking more than an afternoon (although still not long at all to get basics working).

Along way he's added a few extras, e.g. syntax highlighting for particular files (as there's a text editor component for this so not much work to do), toolbar, "search web" option, etc.

The aim is that you are initially presented with something resembling classic Notepad as closely as possible... then you decide if you want any of the extras. While other text editors usually go in the other direction of showing you every possible option!

Who its for?

Ideal for situations where you need to edit or handle plain text files, for example...

  • People requiring a plain text editor.
  • Developers, coders, etc.
  • Web designers needing to view/edit code.
  • People working with text on a day-to-day basis.
  • Admins needing to change settings files.
  • Writing temporary notes or ideas.
  • Working with unformatted text.

Click here to download NotNotepad for free!




Need any help?

A basic help file describing the software is included.

If you encounter any problems or have any feedback, e-mail: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Find NotNotepad useful? Buy Simon a coffee!

What are the extras?

Options in NotNotepad that are not in the original Windows Notepad...

  • Syntax highlighting for particular files, e.g. code, etc.
  • Tabbed editing - while Windows 11 notepad has tabbed editing, still considered an extra, as not something associated with classic Notepad! Tabbed editing is optional (if not enabled from Options menu, only one file is open at a time).
  • Redo as well as Undo
  • Additional file filters when opening/saving files in the open/save dialog.
  • Line numbers sidebar available in Options menu.
  • Insert contents of another file into current file - ideal if you have templates you wish to insert in a document, sample code, etc.
  • Select an item and search the web for that text (e.g. if you have code, word you want to look up, etc.).
  • Copy and paste (or just paste) text into a new tab.
  • Change selected text to lower case, uppercase or sentence case.
  • Indent and unindent lines.
  • Remove trailing spaces from the file - i.e. any blank spaces at the end of lines. Using this option removes trailing space from every line of the file (rather than just the selected text or current line).
  • Reset layout option, to restore to the default Notepad style layout.
  • Developer layout option - basically the opposite of "Reset Layout" by showing all the optional toolbars, etc.
  • Optional top toolbar.
  • Optional sidebar, including a file bar, history, etc.
  • File history (ideal if working with files regularly, multiple files, etc.)
  • File bar list (ideal if working with multiple files, although remember there's no tabbed text editing!)
The aim was to add additional tools, while keeping the feeling of the original Windows Notepad (and not overwhelming you like a lot of other plain text editors can end up doing).

NotNotepad will continue to be developed, so if there's anything you'd like to see included to help you with editing text, e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk 


Available for free!

NotNotepad is available free of charge. No catches, no adverts, no expiry dates, no registrations and you don't even need to provide an e-mail address.

Currently available for Windows desktop and laptop computers - if there is enough interest we may look at making NotNotepad available for other systems in the future!


Click here to download NotNotepad for free!



Saturday, 11 July 2026

Website feedback for £35!

Website feedback for £35!

This is something I offer (in addition to fixing website problems and making changes) and is ideal if you have a website and you're not sure what you want to do with it.

I'll check over your website, and provide feedback on...

  • Potential ways forward with your website.
  • Pitfalls and problems, including potential issues.
  • Items missing from your website (e.g. not having terms and conditions).
  • Layout, readability, etc.
  • Ideas for improvements.
  • Anything that may be broken on your website.

A few of my recent clients are surprised how detailed the feedback can be (sometimes 4 or 5 pages!)

Based on 15+ years' experience, I'm NOT someone who has become an overnight expert after doing an Internet course.

Unlike AI generated audits (I don't use these tools in any way while carrying out the audits), you'll get a human looking at your website, and providing actual real feedback.

No obligations - the feedback provides clarity on the way forward, which you are welcome to implement yourself or with other web developers (i.e. there's no obligation to hire me to carry out the improvements on your website!)

Looking for feedback on your website? Only £35 - e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk and we can arrange this.


Simon Pittman
Business Owner



Friday, 10 July 2026

Available for freelance web work!

Issues with your website that need fixing?

Losing customers due to problems with your website?

Updates or changes needed?

Finding the technical side of your website a hassle?

Work needed on your website that you don't have time to do yourself?

I'm available for freelance web work!

Whether it's problems with your website that need fixing, or a large project.

Happy to work with you on...

  • One-off fixes and adjustments at my hourly rate.
  • Large projects.
  • Small projects and fixes.
  • Fixing a few issues.
  • Websites built yourself, needing technical support.
  • Setting up domains, e-mail, SEO, etc.
  • Ongoing maintenance/support.
I often work with sole traders, self employed and one-person businesses.

Supporting client's existing websites (e.g. fixing problems, making changes, etc.) rather than websites created myself.


15+ years experience (I've even written a book on WordPress!), with a background in coding.

Why hire me?

  • 15+ years experience.
  • I'm NOT someone who has done an Internet course and become an overnight expert.
  • I've even written a book on WordPress!
  • Development/coding background, so can fix and resolve a lot of technical issues.
  • I'll recommend the best solutions, even if it means I don't get the work.
  • You'll NEVER receive copy/paste answers, tickets, chatbots or outsourced call centre responses from me.
  • Not just large projects - a lot of my work is small one-off fixes, making a few changes, etc. for existing websites created by other people.

Ensuring your website is running smoothly, so you have peace of mind and can focus on your business.

Contact me to discuss further - my e-mail address is simon@libraryplayer.co.uk


Simon Pittman
10th July 2026