search functionality

In what might be considered a monumental step forward for Windows 11 users, Microsoft is reportedly trialing a new feature intended to differentiate between local and web search results. Gone are the days when searching for a local application felt like a quest through a maze filled with...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows 11, Microsoft seems poised to make a significant adjustment to its search functionality, addressing longstanding user complaints regarding ineffectiveness and redundancy. According to recent reports, Microsoft is experimenting with a feature that would...

Microsoft is stirring the pot once again with news about a new "File Search" app currently under development. For many users, especially those of us navigating the sometimes murky waters of Windows 11, this could represent a significant shift towards alleviating the ongoing frustrations...

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of technology, Microsoft is taking significant strides to enhance its flagship operating system, Windows 11. At the recent Ignite conference held in November 2024, the tech giant unveiled two major updates aimed at improving user...

In a move that promises to revolutionize the way Windows users perform searches, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be integrating local AI capabilities into its search functionalities. This exciting development, showcased at the recent Ignite developer conference, is set to empower...

Let's delve into what users can expect from this update and its significance within the broader landscape of Windows operating systems. What's in Store with the Latest Major Windows Update: 24H2 Microsoft is at it again! The tech giant has officially rolled out its much-anticipated major update...

Microsoft has officially announced an exciting suite of features for its Copilot+ laptops, intended to elevate the user experience for Windows 11. The rollout of the much-anticipated 24H2 update kicks off today and is set to extend throughout the next two months. Amid this wave of innovation...

Windows 11 has stirred conversations among its users, not just for what it offers, but for the features many feel have taken a backseat in the upgrade. Recently published reflections echoed by users across various forums reveal a shared sentiment: while the operating system remains a staple on...

Introduction Windows 11, touted by Microsoft as a significant evolution of its operating system, has had a turbulent journey since its release. As the deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, many users find themselves hesitant to upgrade to this new version. And who can blame them? From...

In a significant development for Windows users, Stardock's Start11, a widely-used customization tool for the Windows Start menu, has announced its support for ARM processors on both Windows 11 and Windows 10. This move opens up new possibilities for users adopting the latest ARM-based Windows...

(Newcomer to this forum) Basically, trying to ‘save to a target folder’ or ‘open from a target folder’ goes to the Desktop folder instead of the target folder. Examples: Enter a file name in desktop search bar. List of possible files, desired file is in a target folder within another folder...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1037 and Build 22623.1037 (KB5021304) to the Beta Channel. This will be our last Beta Channel flight for the holidays. We’ll be back with new builds in January 2023! Build 22623.1037= New features rolling out...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236 to the Dev Channel, bringing a plethora of improvements and bug fixes. This build is primarily aimed at testing the servicing pipeline but also introduces several new functionalities and known issues that users should be aware of. Key...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Build Expiration Reminder: We have updated the build expiration for Dev Channel builds starting with Build 22468 to be 9/15/2022. Previous Dev Channel builds from the RS_PRERELEASE...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21382 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21382 Bringing HDR support to color managed apps HDR mode changes the behavior of some creative and artistic apps that use International Color...

Hey guys! My Cortana on my Win 10 desktop seemed to work fine up till yesterday, since when, Cortana is unable to reply to simple chat questions. I mean, if I would ask, " Hey Cortana! What's up?", she'd have usually told me about this day in history, but since yesterday, she only says stuff...

Consider an example directory containing: IMG_0209.JPG IMG_0210.JPG Some_PDF-numKK.pdf If I want to find the pdf, and happen to remember that it had "numKK" in the filename, I might reasonably search "numKK" and expect to find it. In practice though, this will return 0 results. A search for...

Hi If you click search from the start button right click menu it opens a search panel on the right side of the screen. It has 3 categories, Everywhere, Files and Settings. If I type in the word "Lucy" (I picked Lucy because it's my animated character and there are a lot of files like Lucy...

I've been working on this Reddit app for Windows 8. I call it Redditopia. It started as a quick weekend project to teach myself the WinRT programming model. But after I bought my first tablet(Surface RT), I kept craving that one more feature and have now spent more weekends(and nights) on this...

For the last 3 years I've been successfully copying all my data including Outlook.pst file from my Win 7 desktop to my XP laptop. The data is transferred from PC to laptop by Synctoy 2.1 which is really quick and easy and of course only adds, deletes or overwrites new or modified files. The...