#2 this doesn’t solve the problem, but IMO changing the default from “search everywhere” to “search in this folder” helps quite a bit. #3 I think that only app

#2 this doesn’t solve the problem, but IMO changing the default from “search everywhere” to “search in this folder” helps quite a bit. #3 I think that only applies to the current file, not its type. Use the info pop up for that. #4 generally seems to be linked to certain apps creating windows in “unusual” ways. Quit apps till the culprit is found. (In case it’s unclear: not defending the design choices, just suggesting.)