Collected

Collected is a handy tool that helps you quickly find related data in files stored across different cloud services while you're working on your current document. It works great with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and you can link it to your Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive accounts.

Getting Started with Collected

To dive into using Collected, all you need to do is register for an account at no cost. After that, pick a subscription plan that suits you and connect the service to at least one of your cloud accounts. Once set up, Collected will scan through your documents and make them easy to search.

Effortless Searching

When you're working on a project in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint, Collected pops up in its main window. Here, you can see files, snippets, and slides from the cloud that relate to what you're working on. The best part? The search happens almost instantly! So even if you can’t remember if you've done something similar before, Collected will have your back.

Quick File Access

If you need to download files from the cloud, it’s super quick too! You can open them in just seconds without any hassle.

User-Friendly Interface

The Collected app hangs out in the status bar of your Mac. You just click it to bring up the main panel. Just a heads-up: there isn't a global hotkey for opening it up; some might find that a bit annoying.

Sleek Design Without Personalization

While Collected doesn’t offer much in terms of personalization options, its modern look fits right in with Mac OS X. Plus, within the main window of the app, you can sort results by relevance or date—super useful!

A Time-Saving Tool

In summary, Collected provides some straightforward tools that really help streamline your work process. By automatically searching multiple cloud storage accounts for related content, it can save you loads of time!