Learn about a couple of simple Spotlight Search tips to open apps and websites in an instant on your iPhone or iPad.
How to quickly open apps and websites using Spotlight Search on iPhone and iPad
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How to use full screen and smaller compact Siri on iPhone and iPad
By default, Siri appears in a compact view on your iPhone and iPad. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use that compact view or go the old way and have Siri take the entire screen.
How to use the enhanced Search tool to search in apps in iOS and iPadOS 14
The Search tool on your device might be one of those things you take for granted. You use it when you need it or remember it’s there, and don’t give it much thought. But Apple does put effort into the Search tool on your device and with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, that tool has been enhanced.
One nifty feature that can comes in handy is searching within apps. This gives you a faster way to find what you need in apps like Mail, Messages, and Files. And this is one thing that Apple has improved to be more robust and effective. We’ll show you how and why this is the way to go the next time you need to search within an app.
Useful tips to use Siri like a pro on your Apple TV
This guide shares some helpful tips about using Siri on your Apple TV so you can watch shows, play specific songs, check the weather, open apps, and do other things with your voice on the big TV screen.
SearchAutoFocus eliminates the step of tapping on a search bar to use it
One thing that I’ve always found rather convenient about iOS’ Spotlight search feature is that the focus starts with the search bar from the moment the interface appears. In other words – the keyboard instantly appears and you’re ready to begin typing out your search query.
Search bars can be found throughout the iOS platform, and the aforementioned instant-focus experience unfortunately doesn’t extend to all of them. That’s why iOS developer Dimitar Nestorov created a new and free jailbreak tweak dubbed SearchAutoFocus.
Google rolling out Dark Mode support in its dedicated Search app
Goole recently began making Dark Mode support in Gmail for iPhone and iPad available to more people following a very limited roll-out that kicked off last year, and now the company is on the verge of launching Dark Mode support in its dedicated Search app for iOS and Android.
Creative ways to use dates in Smart Folders to stay on top of things
The Smart Folders feature on Mac gives you a great way to collect items that match specific criteria. You can use Smart Folders for business or pleasure and instead of searching for files, images, or documents.
We have a basic tutorial for how to use Smart Folders on Mac if you’re just getting started. But if you’ve used Smart Folders before, you might be interested in additional ways these handy folders can be even more useful.
To keep up with your work or school projects, here are several creative ways to use dates as conditions for Smart Folders on your Mac.
SearchLight: search the web and read articles in clutter-free text mode, right on your wrist
SearchLight is a new Apple Watch software release by ReBoard Keyboard makers Jeet and Gagandeep Singh from India which not only allows you to search the web via Google just like that, but also actually read articles reliably in clutter-free text mode, right on your wrist.
Tips to search in Safari on Mac like a pro
Discover some handy tips for using Safari Search on your Mac and find answers more efficiently with just a few clicks.
How to view only your attachments in the Notes app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Check out this simple method to access images, scans, website links, map addresses, audio, or documents attached to a note in the Apple Notes app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials returns to Mac Safari
Privacy-focused Internet search engine DuckDuckGo has announced the re-release of Internet Privacy Essentials for Mac Safari. It's available for free download from the Mac App Store.
Time-saving tips for using the Finder Search feature on Mac
Having trouble finding what you’re looking for on your Mac? Here are some helpful tips for using Finder Search so you can save time and prevent frustration.