Windows 11's new Recall feature has been cracked to run on unsupported hardware

The Recall feature captures and organizes user activities on the PC by taking periodic snapshots of the screen. These snapshots are taken every five seconds while content on the screen is different from the previous snapshot. The snapshots are then stored locally on the device and analyzed using AI to facilitate search and retrieval of content, including both images and text. This allows users to search for and retrieve past activities, such as photos, documents, conversations, or anything else they have seen or done on their PC. The feature also provides an explorable timeline of the user's PC activity, allowing them to retrace their steps and re-engage with content from the past3.

The primary function of Microsoft's new Recall feature in the Copilot Plus PCs is to allow Windows 11 users to search and retrieve their past activities on their PC. To achieve this, Recall records everything users do on their PC, including activities in apps, communications in live meetings, and websites visited for research. By performing a Recall action, users can access a snapshot from a specific time period, providing context for the event or moment they are searching for. It also allows users to search through teleconference meetings they've participated in and videos watched using an AI-powered feature that transcribes and translates speech.