How-to: Properly Use Search; Before Creating a New Thread
There have been many new threads started regarding topics that have been covered on numerous occasions. I am most probably guilty of doing so myself. This thread is simply a way to help the less fortunate and show them how to easily and properly search for what they are looking for before creating a new thread. There is a ton of information on this website and more than not it is pretty hard to find what one is looking for, especially when you are newer to the site.
#1 - General Search Function
The general search function is located on the lower header menu. It is limited to a general search of the site and can either show "threads" or "posts" containing the searched keywords.
#2 - Advanced Search Function
The advanced search function can be accessed by the clicking "Search" > "Advanced Search". Within the advanced search page there are many different criteria which one can fill out in order to better pin point their search results with which what they are searching for. The list goes on for how the advanced search function can be used but one of the most favorable functions in the advanced search section is the ability to "Search Titles Only". This function is located on the top left hand section of the advanced search page.
#3 - Google Search Function
A third method for searching is by using google. All though using google may bring you to sites other than thenewx.org. However if you google search "site:thenewx.org [your search keywords]" thenewx.org will be the first set of results with a link "More results from thenewx.org »"... Or you can use thenewx.org google search engine linked here. - Link
#4 - Last Resort
Quote:
Originally Posted by fangars
From what I noticed the fastest and most efficient way to search is to post what ever question you have off the top of your head, and soon someone will post all the previous threads.
Humor: Posting and You;
If there is something to add please let me know.
Happy Searching...
There have been many new threads started regarding topics that have been covered on numerous occasions. I am most probably guilty of doing so myself. This thread is simply a way to help the less fortunate and show them how to easily and properly search for what they are looking for before creating a new thread. There is a ton of information on this website and more than not it is pretty hard to find what one is looking for, especially when you are newer to the site.
#1 - General Search Function
The general search function is located on the lower header menu. It is limited to a general search of the site and can either show "threads" or "posts" containing the searched keywords.
#2 - Advanced Search Function
The advanced search function can be accessed by the clicking "Search" > "Advanced Search". Within the advanced search page there are many different criteria which one can fill out in order to better pin point their search results with which what they are searching for. The list goes on for how the advanced search function can be used but one of the most favorable functions in the advanced search section is the ability to "Search Titles Only". This function is located on the top left hand section of the advanced search page.
#3 - Google Search Function
A third method for searching is by using google. All though using google may bring you to sites other than thenewx.org. However if you google search "site:thenewx.org [your search keywords]" thenewx.org will be the first set of results with a link "More results from thenewx.org »"... Or you can use thenewx.org google search engine linked here. - Link
#4 - Last Resort
Quote:
Originally Posted by fangars
From what I noticed the fastest and most efficient way to search is to post what ever question you have off the top of your head, and soon someone will post all the previous threads.
Humor: Posting and You;
If there is something to add please let me know.
Happy Searching...