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  • Combine search criteria to narrow down search results to the exact files you need
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  • Use saved searches and templates for recurring searches

If you regularly search for files that match a variety of criteria, you really should have HoudahSpot. It takes all of the tedium out of search and lets you focus on finding what you need, when you need it.

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