Tag: Alt+Space

Google has introduced an experimental desktop search app for Windows that brings the company’s search expertise to the PC. The app can locate installed programs, local files, Google Drive items and web results, and includes Google Lens for on‑screen identification and translation. It is launched through Google’s Search Labs program and is accessed with the Alt + Space shortcut, mirroring macOS’s Spotlight. While still limited in availability and potentially buggy, the tool aims to provide a more powerful alternative to Windows’ built‑in search and third‑party utilities such as Everything. Leggi di più

Google announced an experimental desktop application for Windows that lets users instantly search their computer, installed apps, Google Drive files, and the web using an Alt + Space shortcut. Modeled after macOS Spotlight, the app integrates Google Lens and an AI‑powered search mode, offering dark‑mode support and multilingual options. It is distributed through Google’s Search Labs program and currently runs on Windows 10 or later in English for U.S. users. Leggi di più

Google has released an experimental desktop application for Windows that lets users search the web, Google Drive, and local files from a single floating bar. The app, currently limited to personal Google accounts, can be summoned with Alt+Space or a custom shortcut. It displays results in a compact window and can surface Knowledge Graph snippets. While the software is still in testing and may contain bugs, it offers a streamlined alternative to Windows' built‑in search and includes Google Lens for image‑based queries and translation. Leggi di più

Google is piloting a new desktop search application for Windows that blends traditional file and web search with AI capabilities. Available through the Search Labs program, the app lets users summon a searchable bar with an Alt + Space shortcut, indexing local files, Google Drive, and the internet. Integrated Google Lens enables visual searches, image identification and text translation, while an AI Mode offers contextual answers, such as solving math problems. The app mimics macOS Spotlight, supports dark and light themes, and can be resized or moved on the screen. Currently limited to English‑speaking users in the United States on Windows 10 or newer, it requires a Google account to sign in. Leggi di più