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Following a user outcry, Microsoft makes changes to Recall even before its official introduction

Even before its preview introduction on , Microsoft is making changes to the way its function works and is used due to user . , the company shared information on the set-up experience, privacy controls, and its views on security. Designed to work on devices based around , Recall is a new way to instantly find something you’ve previously seen on your PC. It works by creating an “explorable visual timeline” by taking snapshots of what appears on your screen. These images are encrypted, stored and analysed locally, using on-device AI capabilities to understand their context. When you log back into your , you can retrace your steps visually by going over the series of images taken from your activities on your device. Microsoft is also aware that users have to trust the Recall function before they decide to embrace and use it. The company hastened to add that you can disable saving snapshots, pause temporarily, filter applications and delete your snapshots at any time. Controls are also in place to allow each user to customise the Recall experience to their comfort level, ensuring their information is protected and that they are in control of when, what and how it is captured: Additionally, Microsoft is launching Recall in preview on Copilot+ PCs – to give customers a choice to engage with the feature early, or not, and to give the company an opportunity to learn from the types of real-world scenarios customers and the Windows community finds most useful. , Microsoft added that it is also introducing the following updates: Source: ,