I recently borrowed a Windows laptop from a friend. When I booted up the system, there was a system update. That’s fine because it’s Windows; the update took two hours and 45 minutes to complete. Once ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your searches. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your ...

Last month at Ignite 2024, Microsoft unveiled a new feature called Microsoft 365 Companions, which are basically integrations in the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu that will make it easier for you ...

When you pile up hundreds and thousands of files on your PC, finding the one you need at any given time can become a challenge. Even though File Explorer in Windows offers a built-in search option, it ...

Finding files swiftly and efficiently is essential for productivity, but Windows Search doesn't always cut it. Thankfully, there’s a variety of third-party tools that outperform Windows Search in ...

Microsoft is working on new Microsoft 365 Companion apps for Windows 11, and one of them is a so-called File Search Companion app that promises to "bring files right to your taskbar." At the beginning ...

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...