For some users, the idea of their PC continuously recording them seems like a nightmare.
Recall is supposed to work thanks to the NPU that powers the Snapdragon X-series chip.
This isnt Microsofts first time trying an always-on time machine for PCs.
The Recall feature will sit on the Copilot+ PCs Windows 11 taskbar beside Copilot by default.Image: Microsoft
Which PCs are Getting Recall?
Copilot+ PC users will find the app as an icon on their taskbar.
Currently, only the Copilot+ PCs will have access to Recalls features.
The upcoming Surface Laptop will be one of the first PCs to have the Recall feature on by default.Image: Microsoft
Only those Snapdragon X, ARM-based PCs will have the Copilot+ monicker, at least for now.
Last month, AMDintroducednew chips in the Ryzen PRO 8040 series that are also supposed to handle AI tasks.
For now, youll need a PC with a Snapdragon X Plus or Elite chip to access Recall.
Carolina Hernendez, the principal product manager of Windows AI experiences, shows how Recall could find past searches on Pinterest for a blue dress.Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft said the minimum drive space needed is 50 GB for those above 256 GB.
Once the PC reaches the set limit, it will delete older screenshots to accommodate the new ones.
Is Recall Keeping Data Safe On-unit?
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This is a big point of contention for Recall.
All the screenshots are supposed to be encrypted and kept on the PCs drive.
As for what Recall wont screenshot, it will be up to each user to set it manually.
Microsoft promises it will not record material protected by DRM.
You also have to manually set which websites or apps you dont want Recall to keep tabs on.
Recall wont hide the passwords you pop in in.
It wont hide sensitive documents or your financial information.
What Existing Apps Is Microsoft Borrowing From?
However, Microsoft has its version of this with features like System Restore.
Recall is reminiscent of the Mac app calledRewind.
The software creates a searchable recording of your daily activity, whether browsing or doing a Zoom interview.
OpenAI CEOSam Altman just so happens to be a big investorin Rewind.
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