Microsoft is reportedly working on yet another "advanced" Notepad feature that has little to do with basic text editing.
Google Slides tutorial covers setup and core tools; access via workspace.google.com with no install, presentations publish cleanly online.
Some people won't mind if you keep your screen visible, but that doesn't mean you should let yourself be distracted. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, ...