I'm trying to find a certain .inf file. I need to search in the inf folder, for all inf files, that contain certain text. Vista seems unable to do this. WTF? I highly doubt Vista indexes the contents ...

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 ...

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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 ...

If you want to search for files inside your mobile phone from your PC, here is how you can do that. Instead of using your mobile screen, you can connect your phone to your Windows 11/10 computer and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

MS-DOS or Microsoft Disk Operating System was the dominant operating system for Personal Computer throughout the 80s. MS-DOS is a non-graphical command line operating system. MS-DOS allows the user to ...

If your Mac is running low on storage, chances are that duplicate files and photos occupy a significant part of it. If the number is low, you can get away by performing a manual search, a terminal ...

Windows 8 has pretty decent file-search capabilities built in, especially if you learn a few tricks for smarter searches. Of course, not everyone has (or wants) Windows 8, and even those who do may ...