Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyParticularNotes?

MyParticularNotes is a small, open‑source tool that automatically shows the notes you’ve written for each application you use. If you open an app like Word or Chrome, the linked note for that program appears automatically.

How does it track which app I’m using?

The program monitors your active window by using the native Windows API (User32) to detect the process name of the focused window. When focus changes, it hides any old notes and restores the one matching the new process.

Where are my notes stored?

All of your notes are saved locally in a folder named notes. Each note file is encrypted with a simple key derived from your username, ensuring privacy meaning nothing is sent to a server or cloud.

Can I select which apps have notes?

Yes. The list of tracked applications is stored in a config.txt file. You can manage it through the UI or directly by editing that file. MyParticularNotes watches for updates and adjusts its behavior automatically.

What happens when I minimize a note?

If you minimize a note while an app is in focus, the program remembers that and keeps it hidden until you reopen that app later. This avoids unwanted pop‑ups during your workflow.

Does it hurt performance?

No — it runs a lightweight background watcher that checks your foreground app a few times per second. Memory and CPU usage are minimal for typical systems.

How can I uninstall it?

Just close the running process and delete the folder or run the uninstaller. All data, including your encrypted note files, are stored locally, so nothing remains once you remove them.