Abstract: A method and apparatus for intelligent Internet searching, the apparatus residing as a software application on a user's computer (the client). A single subject database of sources of directly and indirectly accessible content is stored on the client and accessed by the application. The database also necessary information for searching each source. Preferably, the database is updated at a regular interval. Multiple simultaneous hidden database searches may be performed by the application by linking the client to the appropriate database access pages on the network and forwarding the user's desired search information. Preferably, search results are updated and compared to highlight new information.