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How can I confine Spotlight search to the desktop (not Internet)?

How can I confine Spotlight search to the desktop (not Internet)?

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 1:56 PM

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Jan 7, 2020 9:13 PM in response to Martin6469

Open System Preferences> Spotlight> Search Results, uncheck Spotlight Suggestions.

Also uncheck allow Spotlight Suggestions in Look Up.

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Jan 8, 2020 9:58 AM in response to Eau Rouge

Thanks Eau Rouge, it worked!

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