The advantage with Sticky Notes is that it autosaves – but then Notepad opens faster and simpler. However, for quick access, both of them should be either on the Desktop or the Taskbar.
It is not essential to have Microsoft Outlook installed on your Desktop. Now, visit Outlook.com and sign in with the same account you used for Sticky Notes ... with a link to download the content ...
Right-click the Sticky Notes app in the Taskbar and choose the "Pin to Taskbar" option. After you complete the steps, you can start managing your notes through the desktop experience ...