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Every time? Searching everything takes lots of time, searching through an indexed database takes less than a second. When in windows I use a locate-port[1] tha
by tjoff 7y ago
Every time?
Searching everything takes lots of time, searching through an indexed database takes less than a second. When in windows I use a locate-port[1] that I use to index any local disks as well as remote network shares of interest. It would take about an hour to search everything.
But an hour wouldn't be that bad, the problem arises when you are not quite sure what you are looking for. Getting the response back instantaneous is invaluable because you can refine your search in seconds.
[1] https://locate32.cogit.net/ https://locate32.cogit.net/
- caspper69 7y agoAnd your use case makes sense; but your use case is not typical for 99% of desktop OS users. And instantaneous results mean nothing if they're worthless. I'd rather let you turn on indexing because you need it and it matches your use case. Leave the other 99% alone.
- tjoff 7y agoIndexing benefits the other 99% as well. Windows default was ok but slow in XP and absolutely unusable since. Any benefit to search would be a massive benefit to millions of people. Doesn't have to be indexed but would certainly help. I guess SSDs are quick enough many times but it is absolutely essential if a regular hard drive is in the picture.
- mintplant 7y agoI use Everything [0], a similar program which is designed to stay resident and essentially become part of your keyboard muscle memory. I have a couple custom shortcuts configured so I can easily open the result, open the result and hide the Everything dialog, or open the folder containing the result. [0] https://www.voidtools.com/support/everything/ https://www.voidtools.com/support/everything/