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My favorite Linux GUI search tools: Find files easier – December 2025

Author/Source: Jack Wallen See the full link here

Takeaway

This article talks about easy-to-use search tools for computers running Linux. You’ll learn about three different programs that help you find files quickly and simply on your computer’s desktop.

Technical Subject Understandability

Intermediate

Analogy/Comparison

Using these search tools is like having a super organized librarian who can instantly tell you where any book is in a huge library, instead of you having to search every shelf yourself.

Why It Matters

These tools help people find their files much faster on a Linux computer, saving time and frustration. For example, the author mentions being able to find a specific file among thousands of others in just a few seconds using ANGRYsearch.

Related Terms

GUI, Indexing. Jargon Conversion: A GUI (Graphical User Interface) is a way for you to interact with your computer using pictures and buttons instead of typing commands. Indexing is when a search tool quickly scans all your files and creates a special list, like an address book, so it can find things super fast later.