When MS-DOS 5.0 was launched in 1991, one of its major innovations was the MS-DOS Editor, a classic text editor that quickly became popular with users. These days, it’s old news—yet fondly remembered.

When it comes to taking quick notes, most Windows users prefer Notepad. It's simple, pre-installed, and gets the job done — but is it the best option? While it serves its purpose for basic text ...