Microsoft is testing two new AI-powered features, Recall and Click to Do, with Windows Insiders who have Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall saves snapshots of your screen to help you quickly revisit past information.
Recall (Preview)
This optional feature requires your consent and stores snapshots locally on your PC, ensuring privacy. It does not share data with Microsoft or third parties, nor is it used for AI model training. Access Recall via the app list after updating and authenticating with Windows Hello. Search past content using natural language or scroll through a timeline. Results are retrieved based on text or visual matches. You can pause snapshots anytime via a system tray icon. Sensitive data like passwords and credit card numbers are not stored.
Click to Do (Preview)
Click to Do works with Recall, offering quick actions for text and images within snapshots. Text actions include copying, web searches, opening websites, and sending emails. Image actions include copying, sharing, visual searches, object erasure, and background removal.
How to Access
- Join the Windows Insider Program with a Microsoft account.
- Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program > Get Started.
- Link your account and select the Dev Channel.
- Restart your PC, check for updates, and download Build 26120.2415.
These features are currently limited to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel PCs coming soon. For more on AI advancements, check out ChatGPT's Evolution. Also, consider the privacy implications discussed in Apple's Private Wi-Fi Address. For those interested in new hardware, see the Best Displays for Your M4 Mac mini.