You may need to search in a Windows 10 computer to find files, folders, or programs. Windows 10's search feature is a quick way to find what you need.

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder.

The Windows search feature seems pretty simple, but it can be even more effective with the right tweaks. Here are some ways to control your searches in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

If you want to see recently opened files in Windows 11, then open Recent Items folder, use File Explorer Home, Taskbar, Start menu, etc.