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Microsoft Overhauls Windows Search with Local Focus
Microsoft is redesigning Windows Search to prioritize local results over web content, with better file previews and reduced promotional clutter. The update gives users more control over web-based search integration. The changes aim to improve usability for Windows users who rely on the feature for file and app discovery.
Meridian48 take
The revamp signals Microsoft's acknowledgment that Windows Search had become bloated with web results, but the real test will be whether it actually speeds up local queries without sacrificing useful web integration.
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