

Similarly, there’s a Scratch Pad gadget in Google Desktop for capturing text notes without opening external applications like Outlook or Notepad.īoth are fairly decent solutions but if you are running an older version of Windows or are looking for a standalone version of the sticky notes, try Hott Notes.

Just start the Sticky Notes app and you can place those yellow stickers anyone on the desktop. Windows Vista and Windows 7 ship with a handy Sticky Notes gadget that you may use to quickly jot down notes, shopping lists, to-do lists or anything else. Update: This article has been updated to remove all references to “Post-It” notes which is a trademark of 3M Company.
