Google is testing a Windows desktop app that brings Mac's Spotlight-like search bar to PC users, allowing them to search local files, Google Drive, and the web
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Discussion
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@cmishrabgh
Chiranjit Mishra
on x
Google is bringing the Mac Spotlight magic to Windows. Finally, finding files without losing your mind. 🔍 #ProductivityWin #Google
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@mancalledhorse
@mancalledhorse
on bluesky
Windows has had a spotlight-like search bar built in that will search local files, online files and the web for something like a decade now [embedded post]
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@calbucci.com
Marcelo Calbucci
on bluesky
It's been over 30 years of the personal computer, and it's still hard af to find your own files. Microsoft has botched this feature over-and-over. MacOS is slightly better. [embedded post]