February 8, 2026
Windows Search, meet your match
Voidtools Everything – Locate files and folders by name instantly
Fans say it embarrasses Windows Search; Mac crowd jealous
TLDR: Everything is a tiny, lightning-fast file finder that shows results instantly by keeping a live list of your files. Commenters gush over hotkeys and filters, Windows users gloat, Mac users lament no equivalent, and WizTree gets a nod as a similarly snappy cousin—because time spent searching is time wasted.
Windows users are losing it over Voidtools’ Everything, a tiny file finder that feels instant. idw bragged they installed it and found their file while Windows Search was still stuck “Working on it…”. The mood: clean UI, tiny install, minimal system hit, and results popping up as you type. It keeps a live list of your files, so searches sprint, not crawl. There’s even an HN throwback proving this crush has history.
Shortcut warriors are flexing: ctoth binds a hotkey (ctrl+shift+/), then filters like *.txt size:>1024kb to find big text files instantly. rynn dubs it “the Windows version of locate,” the old-school name-only finder—translation: blindingly fast. Then the drama hits: bomewish says it’s the best thing about Windows and a heartbreak on Mac; “Same with Total Commander. Sad!” Meanwhile, Scene_Cast2 nods to cousin app WizTree for similar instant answers. Verdict from the comments: ditch waiting, embrace speed.
Key Points
- •The tool locates files and folders by name instantly.
- •It features quick filename indexing for fast results.
- •It supports quick searching performance.
- •It uses minimal system resources.
- •It updates results in real time.