v2.6 - Windows 11 Fluent Design Edition

Release Date: December 23, 2025

This release brings a complete visual overhaul to NoteBot, introducing a modern Windows 11-style Fluent Design while maintaining the lightweight nature of the original application.

📦 Downloads

• notebot-modern-v2.6-setup.exe - Windows Installer (Recommended)
• StickyNotes.jar - Portable JAR

🚀 What's New

🎨 Modern UI Overhaul

• Windows 11 Aesthetics: Fully implemented rounded corners (8px radius) and a modern, flat design language.
• New Color Palette: 9 vibrant, modern color schemes including a new "Dark Charcoal" theme.
• Refined Icons: Custom-drawn, DPI-aware close and add buttons that look crisp on any screen.
• Slimmer Headers: Reduced header height to maximize writing space.

🖱️ Enhanced Usability

• Smart Resizing: Completely rewritten resize logic with a 40px invisible grab zone. No more struggling to find the window edge!
• Visual Feedback: Proper cursor changes (arrows) when hovering over edges and corners.
• Touch Friendly: Larger interactive areas make it easier to use on touchscreens.

🛠️ Technical Improvements

• High-DPI Support: Full scaling support for 2K and 4K monitors.
• Java Compatibility: Runs smoothly on Java 8 through Java 25.
• Installer: New Inno Setup installer that handles auto-startup registration and shortcuts.
• Performance: Optimized rendering pipeline with anti-aliasing and better memory management.

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*Based# v2.6 - Windows 11 Fluent Design Edition

Release Date: December 23, 2025

This release brings a complete visual overhaul to NoteBot, introducing a modern Windows 11-style Fluent Design while maintaining the lightweight nature of the original application.

📦 Downloads

• notebot-modern-v2.6-setup.exe - Windows Installer (Recommended)
• StickyNotes.jar - Portable JAR

🚀 What's New

🎨 Modern UI Overhaul

• Windows 11 Aesthetics: Fully implemented rounded corners (8px radius) and a modern, flat design language.
• New Color Palette: 9 vibrant, modern color schemes including a new "Dark Charcoal" theme.
• Refined Icons: Custom-drawn, DPI-aware close and add buttons that look crisp on any screen.
• Slimmer Headers: Reduced header height to maximize writing space.

🖱️ Enhanced Usability

• Smart Resizing: Completely rewritten resize logic with a 40px invisible grab zone. No more struggling to find the window edge!
• Visual Feedback: Proper cursor changes (arrows) when hovering over edges and corners.
• Touch Friendly: Larger interactive areas make it easier to use on touchscreens.

🛠️ Technical Improvements

• High-DPI Support: Full scaling support for 2K and 4K monitors.
• Java Compatibility: Runs smoothly on Java 8 through Java 25.
• Installer: New Inno Setup installer that handles auto-startup registration and shortcuts.
• Performance: Optimized rendering pipeline with anti-aliasing and better memory management.

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*Based

NoteBot Modern UI Edition v2.0

Windows 11 Fluent Design Edition

Latest Release with complete Windows 11 Modern UI overhaul

✨ What's New

🎨 Windows 11 Fluent Design UI

• Complete redesign with modern aesthetics
• Rounded corners (8px radius) throughout
• Modern color palette with 9 vibrant schemes
• New dark charcoal theme with accent blue
• Smooth hover effects on all elements
• Anti-aliased professional rendering

🖱️ Enhanced Usability

• Custom resize handler with 40px edge detection
• Easy-to-grab window corners and edges
• Visual 8-direction cursor feedback
• Better touch support

🔧 Technical Improvements

• DPI-aware scaling
• Java 8-25+ compatible
• Optimized rendering
• Better memory management

📋 Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Java: JRE 8.0 or higher
• Storage: ~10 MB