How to use new search/view options in macOS Tahoe

New browsing options in macOS Tahoe primarily revolve around enhancements to Spotlight for app and web searches, a new Apps view for launching applications, and improved Safari features like the new sidebar. 

You can use Spotlight for quick searches of apps, files, and even websites by typing the site’s name followed by a tab. To browse apps, use the new “Apps” view in the Dock or the new “App” filter in Spotlight (Command + 1). For Safari, the new sidebar provides a traditional way to access bookmarks, iCloud tabs, and other features. 

In the browser 

• Use Spotlight for web searches: Type a popular website’s name (like “YouTube” or “Amazon”) into Spotlight, press the Tab key, and then type your search query to search directly on that site.
• Open the new Safari sidebar: Click the … button next to the address bar in Safari or use the Control + Shift + 1 shortcut to open the new sidebar for easy access to bookmarks and iCloud tabs. 

For applications 

• Launch the new “Apps” view: Click the “Apps” icon to the right of the Finder icon in the Dock to see all your applications in a new, organized layout.
• Access apps through Spotlight: Launch Spotlight and use the new filters to see a categorized list of your apps.
  • Type the app name directly.
  • Press Command + 1 to go directly to the “Apps” filter.
  • Use the right arrow key on your keyboard to open the browse options, then select “Apps” and press Enter.