Efficient searching is an important feature in any system. You will spend many hours of your computer time searching for files, folders, and other resources. macOS offers advanced technologies for the best searching user experience. In this section, we will explore the main tools macOS offers:
- Using Spotlight
- Using Siri
Let's explore Spotlight first.
Using Spotlight
Spotlight is an advanced macOS autocomplete search technology service. This service uses metadata to create index databases that enable you to perform instant and relevant searches. With Spotlight, you can find files, apps, images, and virtually anything you are looking for.
Spotlight lets you search metadata such as filenames, file flags (such as locked files, keywords in comments, and more), modification dates, tags, file content, and other information stored in files such as images and movies (for example, camera manufacturer).
Spotlight has sort of evolved into a search engine since it searches...
