Windows 11 is testing a new underlying improvement for File Explorer that could potentially reduce RAM usage when you're ...

If you want to enable indexing on a Windows file server, you will need to start by installing the Windows Search Service. To do so, open Server Manager and then choose the Add Roles and Features ...

We’ve all been there. Windows’ built-in search function can be slow and annoying to use, and as of Windows 11, not only has ...

Let’s face it: Searching your PC for files within Windows has always been mildly confusing, especially with several options for searching right within Windows 10 and 11. But if you’re convinced that a ...

On Windows 11, Semantic Indexing is an AI feature that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP) to enhance traditional keyword-based search. This feature doesn't replace the Windows Search ...

In this article, we will demonstrate how you can hide files and folders from your Search Results in Windows 11 or Windows 10. There is a built-in feature to sync in and index files on the PC and ...

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 ...

Windows indexing is a crucial feature that enhances search functionality, but it can sometimes get stuck or paused, causing frustration. Here are five effective methods to resolve the "Indexing is ...

For each file type (this is available via the Advanced button and the File Types tab), you can specify whether the index should include metadata only (e.g. file name) or metadata plus contents. If a ...

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 ...