Windows Recall debuts with encryption and privacy safeguards after delays, allowing users to search past screen activity.

Credit: Tom's Guide/Microsoft When Microsoft announced the Windows 11 Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs in June, it was immediately met with backlash and controversy. The company quickly pulled it and promised to work on the feature.

Microsoft cites a series of security and privacy precautions in Recall: The company says Recall is an opt-in feature, not enabled by default. Snapshots saved by Recall are stored locally on the PC,

Microsoft is opening up access to its controversial Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs starting today. Those who have an eligible system and are enrolled in the Windows Insider program can now check out a preview of the feature,

Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel who have a Qualcomm Copilot Plus PC get access to Recall and Click to Do today.

After months of delay, Microsoft is finally ready to publicly test its controversial Windows Recall feature. Now available in the Insider Dev Channel, Copilot+ PCs with a Snapdragon processor can begin testing Recall.