Is there a better search app than Spotlight

Just upgraded to Mavericks and I really miss the search function from 10.6
Any suggestions on how to make it work better?

Spotlight is actually quite good, and is, in fact, the same search technology used in Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6). It's blindingly fast. I'd have to ask what's not working for you that did in Snow Leopard, as you may have a problem with your system rather than a failing in Spotlight.
That said, Spotlight has its limitations, like the fact that it doesn't search everywhere, so sometimes it's nice to have a more traditional search tool. Something like EasyFind or Find Any File can fill those gaps nicely.

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I just discovered (Did some more digging here in the forums) that the AirPlay option is in the control panel.
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Chip_b4er wrote:
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Chip_b4er wrote:
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http://www.logitech.com/en-us/tablet-accessories/for-ipad/devices/joystick-ipad
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Wish I had better news, but there's really no way to sync Outlook To-Do's with the iPhone. iCal does not run on anything other than Mac OS X, but even so, the To-Do list in iCal does not sync with the iPhone either (if that's any consolation).
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