How to Search Keywords on a Mac Without Losing Your Mind
May 12, 2025
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Let's be honest, searching for keywords on a Mac can feel a lot like looking for socks in the dark. Sure, Spotlight and Finder promise to find stuff, but somehow they always stop just short of helpful. And if you're relying solely on these built-in tools, you're probably just seconds away from throwing your Mac out the window.
Spotlight & Finder: The "Almost" Heroes
Most of us have tried typing our precious keywords into Spotlight or Finder. And let's be real, sometimes they work just enough to tease you. But when you desperately need to find that one specific phrase buried in your chaotic notes from last semester, Finder kindly offers you… nothing. Nada. Zip.
That's because Finder and Spotlight have one job, and they're only okay-ish at it. They handle filenames just fine, but when it comes to actually peering into the guts of your files—like PDFs, notes, or video transcripts, they're about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
Enter Fenn: Your Keyword Search Savior
Luckily, there's a smarter way to search. Fenn is designed exactly for the kind of keyword search you've been dreaming about. Unlike Spotlight, Fenn dives deep into your files and fetches the exact keywords instantly, whether they're hiding in PDFs, documents, or even a frame in a video (yeah, seriously videos too!).
Here's how easy it is:
Download and open Fenn.
Type the keyword you're searching for.
Wait approximately 0.8 seconds.
Click the exact result and rejoice dramatically.
Real Talk: Why Should You Care?
Imagine never again wasting hours clicking through files aimlessly. With Fenn, you're saving time and frustration, which you can now use for more productive activities like watching cat videos or perfecting your latte art.
Students, writers, and professionals across the globe are already using Fenn to stay sane. If you're skeptical, just check out how students organize their files effortlessly using Fenn. Or discover why even in 2025, macOS still struggles to do keyword searches right.
Try Fenn and Keep Your Hair
If you're tired of disappointing searches, maybe it's time to give your Mac (and yourself) a break.
Download Fenn and save your Mac from an unfortunate defenestration.
Your keywords and sanity will thank you.