Search for any app or file (Spotlight / Start)
Opens system search so you can launch any app, file or setting by typing a few letters.
WindowsWin
Mac⌘+Space
How to use it
- Press the shortcut.
- Type the first few letters of what you want, like 'calc'.
- Press Enter to open it.
Pro tip
This is the 'launcher' trick from the Top 10 video: it's faster than any Start menu or Dock you could organize.
Heads up: On Windows you can also press Win + S to open search directly.
Next up in System Power Moves
- Open File Explorer or FinderWin+E
- Open Windows SettingsWin+I
- Open the current app's settings⌘+,
- Lock your computerWin+L
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