as a computer Luddite, i don't seem to be getting the result's i want when i use the search feature??
what setting should i use to maximize my results??
what should i set for the hours +day's on the minimum and maximum age??
i KNOW i'm doing something wrong because i seem to get the no info available, on subjects, I KNOW have been covered.
i would appreciate any tips or specific settings that others get the best results with??
i don't want to get nabbed by the SEARCH police anymore than i already have :-/ :-/!

Check the thread, "Attention: From one fairly newbie to other newbies". I believe it will answer your question.

Sincerely,
SEARCH POLICE   ;D ;D :o :o

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My tips would be:
1 - Choose keywords carefully - notice the any, all and phrase switch. It only sees words. Do not use quotes, +, -, AND, NOT... Use the pulldown switch.
2 - By user: can be blank - notice another switch - "Any poster" works if you don't care who wrote it. 'Started' and 'posted in' both require a name. (I think)
3 - Select only the relevant board(s) to your search.
4 - Start by unchecking message for a faster search.
5 - Age depends on what you're looking for.

Try searching for this thread, then this post only, the beginning post... using the same couple of keywords. See what the switches do. The goal of searching is not a huge quantity of results. It's a few good results.

It's been reeealy slooow since the move. The less boards and text you ask it to search the faster it goes.

thanks for info, it will be a big help ;D ;D!!