Summary
Both Spotlight and Alfred are powerful search tools for Mac users. Alfred has the advantage of being able to search specific engines, such as Google, by typing “google” ahead of the search term in the Alfred search box.
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Alfred is also more flexible, allowing users to customize their searches with the power pack.
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However, Spotlight has the advantage of providing access to 'Siri' functions, such as unit conversions and Siri knowledge.
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