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Step 1
Download Google Desktop for your Mac and allow the software to index your hard drive. This process can take several hours as it works through every readable document that exists on your hard drive. Once indexed, Google Desktop will automatically process your file modifications or added files.
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Step 2
Choose your indexing preference after the initial indexing by selecting the "Preference" option in the menu bar of Google Desktop. In this menu you will be able to tell Google Desktop to search photos, music or other file types on your Mac's hard drive.
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Step 3
Add a Google Desktop icon to your menu bar by choosing the option during setup. If you do not want an icon on your menu bar, simply hit the Apple key twice to automatically bring up Google Desktop.
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Step 4
Type in the word or subject of your search query and the program will do all the work for you.
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Step 5
Integrate Google Desktop with Safari to search web services on your Mac. When searching with Google you will notice a note at the top of the page informing you that you have search results through Google Desktop on your computer. Click the link and find a separate page where you can find a related file or document that already exists on your Mac.
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Step 6
Tell Google Desktop your Gmail email address and password to index your inbox, archived and sent mail, which Google Desktop will search as if part of your Mac's hard drive.
