When announced its new AI features for AI PCs, I told you that is the feature I’ve always wanted from AI devices but that it’s also terrifying. Windows 11 Recall will let AI help you remember what you did on your computer and when it happened. It’s a feature we’ll need if we want helpful, personal AI assistants.
But Recall also has to be super secure, considering that the Copilot Plus PC is practically saving screenshots of almost everything you do. It turns out that’s not what’s happening. Hackers might be able to easily steal the databases of your Recall files once they get malware on your PC.
That’s why I’ll tell you to turn off Windows 11 Recall as soon as Microsoft forces it on you. In typical Microsoft fashion, Recall is optional only if you disable it from the Settings app. Initially, Microsoft will force it down your throat whether you want it or not.
posted on X the setup screens of Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs. You can’t turn off Recall during the setup procedure. You’ll have to disable it after you’re done, assuming you remember to do it.
Hopefully, this will be your first warning if you’re a Windows user. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the this is the out of box experience for Windows 11's new Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs.
It's enabled by default during setup and you can't disable it directly here. There is an option to tick "open Settings after setup co.
