Windows 11, as a "service," is always getting better, and a major update is planned for later this year with several features.

Microsoft finally nailed search—just not where you expected ...

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 ...

Windows 11 isn't known for being a particularly lightweight or fast operating system, and there are numerous tips we've shared to help improve performance on your PC, from disabling startup tasks to ...

Various factors can lead to high or excessive usage of system resources for the SearchFilterHost.exe file, as detailed below: The SearchFilterHost.exe file is generally stored in the ...

If you own a Qualcomm-powered Snapdragon Copilot+ PC and are willing to run one of Microsoft’s test builds, a new feature is available: smarter semantic search, where you can describe what you’re ...

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 ...

Google has so many products that it can be near-impossible to keep track. And yet, the company has rarely created desktop apps to go with those services. There are a handful, like Drive and Quick ...

Sometimes, the best way to look something up is to provide an image of what you’re thinking about rather than trying to describe it. Android phones offer a convenient “Circle to Search” feature, which ...