The Ultimate File Search Tool Revealed: Everything & FSearch's Super Practical Uses in Windows and Huanghe Qilin Systems#
I. Everything in Windows#
1. Lightning-Fast Search Speed#
In the Windows system, Everything is a true "instant search" tool. By accessing the USN log of the NTFS file system, it can retrieve millions of files on your computer in milliseconds, a speed that is simply astonishing! Whether it's a vast array of documents, images, or videos, just enter a keyword, and you can instantly find the target file.
2. Powerful Advanced Search Features#
Everything is not just a simple search tool; it also supports advanced search features, such as regular expression matching. You can use complex search syntax to precisely find the files you need. For example, using file:*.txt can search for all text files, and folder:Documents can search for a folder named "Documents." So, all you need to do is enter any character from the file name.
3. Extremely Low Resource Usage#
This software is so small that it's hard to believe, under 2MB, and it hardly consumes system resources while running. Even on older computers, it can run smoothly without slowing down the system.
4. Practical Integration Features#
You can integrate Everything into the right-click menu of the file explorer, allowing you to call up the search function anytime, anywhere. Additionally, it supports HTTP services, enabling you to share search results with team members via web pages, facilitating collaboration.
5. You can also add mobile device indexing and exclude privacy directories.#
Explore it slowly on your own.
II. FSearch in Huanghe Qilin System#
1. The "Everything" for Linux Systems#
FSearch is a file search tool tailored for Linux systems (such as Huanghe Qilin System), inspired by Windows' Everything. It also boasts ultra-fast search speeds, capable of returning search results instantly, allowing you to enjoy the thrill of rapid searching in Linux systems.
2. Flexible Search Scope Settings#
In the Huanghe Qilin System, you can configure search paths with FSearch, choosing between global search or searching only specific directories. For example, you can search only the user directory or include the entire system partition in the search scope, making it very flexible.
3. Instant Search Experience#
FSearch supports instant search, meaning that as you type in keywords, the search results update in real-time. This instant feedback design allows you to quickly locate the target file, greatly improving search efficiency.
4. Strong Support for Search Syntax#
Similar to Everything, FSearch also supports various search syntax. You can narrow down your search scope by combining keywords, specifying file types (e.g., file:java to search for Java files), or specifying dates (e.g., dc:2024/01/01 to search for files created on January 1, 2024).
III. Installation Method#
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Windows users: Go to Everything's official website to download and install.
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Huanghe Qilin System users: Open the terminal and enter the following command to install FSearch:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:christian-boxdoerfer/fsearch-stable sudo apt update && sudo apt install fsearch
Don't hesitate any longer, or you'll have to work overtime!