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It’s hard to find true innovation in the PC and laptop space these days.

It’s a harsh statement, but I stand by it.

Windows 11

That’s when Microsoft’s introduction ofCopilot+ PCsgave me hope.

That’s the big claim I had been looking for.

“Count me in!”

Windows recall promotional image

was my initial thought.

How Windows Recall would have shined

So, where even is Windows Recall?

Effectively, Recall lets users continue where they left off in a past activity.

Windows Recall feature on Microsoft Copilot+ PC

That sounds pretty useful, right?

It happens to the best of us, and that sinking feeling can be unbearable.

In saying that, it’s a shame I’m likely to never use it.

Windows Recall app on Windows PC

That includes confidential information, passwords, credit card details, locations, websites visited you name it.

At the very least, Microsoft has spelled out how Recall can becustomizedto suit the users preferences.

The problem is that this isn’t working all the time.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7…

Is Windows Recall worth giving a try?

Sadly, the security risks are still too, well, risky.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to turn it off, too.

Microsoft Surface Laptop…

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