Spotlight Has All of the Answers

Clicking the magnifying glass in the menu bar, or using the Command + Space shortcut, will bring up Spotlight search. Spotlight is very handy for locating files and folders, but it can do so much more.

• While searching your computer, Spotlight checks for in-app data, searches the App Store, and the Web.
• It can display definitions for words, search maps, and display stock information.
• You can even type “Weather” and see the forecast for your location.
• Need a quick calculation, simply type something like 5940 x 326 in the search bar and Spotlight will calculate it for you.
• Want to know how fast light travels? Try typing “how fast is the speed of light.”