Many developers new to Git on Windows find the default use of Vim for commit messages challenging, prompting the creation of GitPad, a user-friendly alternative. GitPad is a portable, single-executable program that sets Notepad as the default editor for commit messages and supports features like interactive rebase, which allows users to reorder and combine commits. To use GitPad, one simply needs to download GitPad.exe, run it, and then restart their command-line interface, offering a straightforward solution for those seeking an easier editing experience.