Microsoft caused quite a stir in the tech world with the introduction of Recall earlier this year, but not necessarily in a positive way.
Recall is designed to transform your Windows usage into a searchable database by capturing screenshots in the background, allowing you to find almost anything on your PC. However, Microsoft faced criticism for its privacy decisions and struggled to justify why users should trust Recall with their sensitive information.
After several months and adjustments, the controversial Windows Recall feature is now open for testing. To try it out, you’ll need a Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered Copilot+ PC and be part of the Windows Insider Dev channel for early software testing – making it inaccessible to most business users for now.
But don’t miss out on tracking its development progress. I’ve been experimenting with Recall on a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 recently. Despite my initial interest in its potential (especially post-privacy updates), it falls short of Microsoft’s grand promises.
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Why Consider Using Windows Recall
At first glance, Recall seems like an appealing tool for knowledge workers. Imagine having your Copilot+ PC capture screenshots every five seconds in the background and using AI to search through them later – an innovative concept worth exploring.
2024-12-11 11:15:02
Link from www.computerworld.com