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bluesnake
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Here is the issue:
I'm looking for 'Mattress Protector' with the aim if obtaining a good one, but must must be wateproof,
So under Keyword(s) box type: Mattress Protector waterproof
The search returns posts, but some have 3882 replies, and others 4499, 9387 and one even has 14545 replies.
Must I search through possibly 14500+ entries to find the subject Mattress Protector waterproof?
Surly there must be an easier way? If there is not, there should be.
I'm looking for 'Mattress Protector' with the aim if obtaining a good one, but must must be wateproof,
So under Keyword(s) box type: Mattress Protector waterproof
The search returns posts, but some have 3882 replies, and others 4499, 9387 and one even has 14545 replies.
Must I search through possibly 14500+ entries to find the subject Mattress Protector waterproof?
Surly there must be an easier way? If there is not, there should be.
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Are you searching on posts rather than threads , it does cut it down a bitEx forum ambassador
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When you search there are two options , one for search for threads ( default ) and another for posts , tick that box and it shows matching posts instead of threads that contain the words
Don't think I phrased my reply all that well the first timeEx forum ambassador
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Some great replies there. Hopefully you found what you were looking forCould you do with a Money Makeover?
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search for mattress AND protector
the "AND" must be in capitals0 -
Also use operators to help filter your search further.
These are absolute basic-level computing functions, so should not need explaining to any user at all.0
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