UsenetServer Global Search 2.0 Options

Global Search 2.0 offers flexible and efficient tools for searching articles across Usenet. This guide explains several key search options and how each one functions within the interface.

Any Keyword

This setting allows the search to return results that include any of the keywords entered in the search bar. For example, if the search terms are movie trailer, the tool will find articles that contain either "movie" or "trailer" or both. This broadens the scope of your search, which can be helpful when exploring a topic with various possible terms.

Use Stemmed Keywords

When this option is enabled, Global Search 2.0 will search for word variations based on the root (or "stem") of each keyword. For instance, entering run may return results for running, runner, or ran. This is useful for capturing a wider range of related articles without entering multiple versions of the same word manually.

Age Range (i.e. "From" and "To" dropdown menus)

The age range filter allows you to search within a specific window of time. Enter values in days to set the minimum and maximum article age. For example, setting the From: to Yesterday and the To: to 10 Days will only return articles posted in the past 10 days. This is helpful for focusing on recent discussions or checking against article retention limits.

Save As Default Settings

Activating this option will store your current search settings so they are automatically applied the next time you use Global Search 2.0. This includes keyword match types, stemmed keyword usage, age range values, and any other filters selected. It streamlines repeated searches by preserving your preferences.