![]() If you like being able to find your files efficiently and accurately, it’s worth it. There’s a free trial, and it’s $29 US if you want to keep using it. You can have multiple searches running (live) in one window. The new Info and Details panes are easy ways to view file info, of course, but you can also click attributes in them to add them immediately to the search as “Filters.” And one of my favorite new features is “Snippets.” You can save a criteria or any collection of criteria with a title, and then drag them into other searches as you build them. ![]() A new “Quick Search” allows advanced searches to be started immediately. HoudahSpot 4.0 came out today, and it’s awesome. If you’ve ever tried to build a truly great Smart Folder in Finder, you know that the interface needed some help. It adds essential features such as being able to search multiple locations simultaneously, the ability to files “similar” to an example with adjustable criteria, and easy building and saving of advanced searches. HoudahSpot has long been my tool of choice for filling the holes in Spotlight. It’s even great for finding photos and emails faster than iPhoto or Mail.app can. For standard le formats, these plug-ins are provided by Apple. The Spotlight index gets its information from Spotlight plug-ins. With HoudahSpot, there is no need to build an additional index. Spotlight is great for finding files without digging through folders. HoudahSpot and the Spotlight Index HoudahSpot builds upon Spotlight, which comes preinstalled with OS X.
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