What is Microsoft Recall Feature? How to use Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft recently introduced a new category of computers designed for AI, Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ powered computers are “the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built.” Designed to be fast, the AI PCs combine a strong mix of CPU, GPU, and the latest Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for high performance. 

Compared to traditional PCs, Copilot+ PCs process AI workloads up to 20 times faster and demonstrate a 100-fold improvement in energy efficiency. This enhanced performance allows Copilot+ PCs to outperform conventional PCs when handling artificial intelligence tasks. Among the many features in this ecosystem, such as 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second) and all-day battery life, “Recall” is perhaps the most fascinating. 

This article will explore what Microsoft Recall is and how you can use it on Copilot+ PCs.

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What is Microsoft Recall Feature?

Simply put, you can think of Microsoft Recall as a sort of “photographic memory” for everything you do on your PC. This AI assistant is designed to take screenshots of your active screen regularly, forming an organized timeline of past actions. Then, you can look up this timeline either by using normal language or just going through it to locate particular content that you have seen before.

Microsoft says that Recall uses your semantic index, which is created and saved only on your computer. Your photos are yours; they remain on your PC.

For example, you might remember seeing a good social media marketing article last week. However, you cannot remember the website. Using Recall, it would be possible to search for keywords such as “social media marketing tips” and potentially find the article within your timeline.

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How to Use Copilot+ PCs with Recall

Here is how you can use Copilot+ PCs:

• Using Recall: Normally, the Recall function is pinned on the taskbar for quick access. Tap or click this icon to open the Recall interface.
• Search by Keyword: The interface gives a search bar where you can type any keywords or phrases related to what you are looking for in the content. The recall will search through your timeline and show pictures of interest.
• Timeline Navigation: You can also explore the timeline directly. It shows dates and times on the side, so you can move through your past activities by sight.
• Content Retrieval: Once you locate the screenshot you need, by clicking on it, the application will start or it will open up the source document as well as the website or email that is linked with this screen capture.

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Customization Options for Recall

Microsoft understands that privacy is an important aspect to consider in such a thorough record-keeping feature. You can adjust the settings of Recall as per your requirements:

• Pausing Recall: You can push a pause button to stop Recall from capturing screenshots for a while. It is useful when you are involved in a private task or need some time off from documenting your actions.
• Applications for Filtering: You have the option to select certain applications to be excluded from Recall’s capture, making sure only important activity is recorded.
• Deleting Snapshots: You can delete individual screenshots or the whole timeline anytime, taking control of data stored in Recall.

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Availability and Pricing

Microsoft Surface and leading PC manufacturers such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung will have Copilot+ PCs starting June 18th. The price begins at $999. It is quite competitive considering their features are on par with those of other similar devices.

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The Bottom Line

To sum up, Recall is a strong instrument to improve work efficiency and aid in finding information on Copilot+ PCs. Although there are some worries about privacy, the chance for customization helps users manage their data. To get more information on the Recall feature and Copilot+ PCs, you can read the official blog post of Microsoft.

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