Summary of Windows 11 Update 24H2 and Recall Feature

Introduction

• Microsoft plans a new feature called "Recall" in the Windows 11 update 24H2.
• Recall will record screen snapshots, tracking everything displayed on your screen, including apps, time spent on pictures, credit card transactions, etc.

Feature Details

• Functionality:

  • Takes snapshots of your screen every few seconds.
  • Allows easy searching of these snapshots using natural language processing.
  • Example Use Case: Quickly find messages discussing specific topics, such as Canadian maple syrup futures.

• Privacy Concerns:

  • Recall requires significant data collection (minimum of 25 GB space).
  • Microsoft claims all data stays on your device and is processed locally using the Neural Processing Unit (NPU), not sent to the cloud.
  • Offers options to exclude specific programs and browsers from Recall.

Security Considerations

• Data security for Recall is similar to other data security on PCs.
• Importance of securing your machine, as Recall does not automatically protect sensitive information like account numbers or passwords.
• Potential for Microsoft to enhance security measures around Recall in the future.

Availability

• Recall is part of the co-pilot plus branding, requiring:
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 256 GB storage
  • Powerful NPU rated for at least 40 trillion operations per second.
• Compatible devices are arm-based laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X+ chips, competing with Apple's M series.
• Consumer-grade x86 CPUs will support Recall when new Intel and AMD processors with compatible NPUs are released, expected in late 2024.

Conclusion

• Recall offers a powerful search feature, raising questions about usability versus privacy concerns.
• Consumer readiness might be limited due to hardware prerequisites.
• Encouragement for viewers to express their opinions on the feature's balance between utility and privacy.

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Call to Action

• Viewers are invited to share their feelings on the Recall feature and explore further videos on NPUs to understand their functions better.