Working with Channels

Sherlock's interface includes a feature called channels, which enables you to organize search sites based on the types of information they can find for you. Sherlock comes preconfigured with 8 channels:

  • Files is for searching mounted volumes for files. It is the only channel that does not require Internet access to use.

  • Internet is for searching the Internet for general information.

  • People is for searching the Internet for the e-mail addresses and other contact information of people you know.

  • Shopping is for searching online stores for items you may want to purchase.

  • News is for searching news and information sites for news articles.

  • Apple is for searching Apple computer for product and technical information.

  • Reference is for ...

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