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Published onJune 6, 2024

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Anyone remotely up-to-date with the latest developments in the tech landscape must have heard about the controversy surrounding a new Windows feature,Recall. The feature captures regular screengrabs andstores the data on a plain text database, leading to privacy concerns!

But all the hue and cry surrounding WindowsRecalldidn’t deter developers from creating alternatives for both PCs that don’t support the feature and users who want similar open-source options. We can’t deny the fact that there was a demand for it, even though some havethreatened to quit the OS overRecall.

WindowsRecallhas intrigued many, especially the ones who believe the feature isn’t as big a security concern as it’s being projected because the files are stored locally. Besides, you could always manually delete the data and reconfigure the settings to exclude an app or website!

Alternatives for Windows Recall

As I sat down to discover available WindowsRecallalternatives, a report byWindows Centralcame to my aid. It gave me quick insights into several open-source options, although not all of them are as refined as WindowsRecall. Here are my top picks:

1.OpenRecall

First on the list isOpenRecall, a WindowsRecallalternative still in its infancy but showing great promise. And the best part is that it’s available across operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The project’s description on the officialGitHubpage reads,

2.Windrecorder

The next one isWindrecorder, a tool exclusive to Windows. The installation is a little too complex, but that shouldn’t be a problem since the entire process has been documented by the developers.

The project’s description reads,

As for other WindowsRecallalternatives, you will find several options onGitHub. And the list keeps growing by the day!

Make sure to read the details before you download one, as all the tools are still in the early stages of development and may conflict with the system, throw errors, or not perform the intended job!

About the built-in feature on Windows 11, I personally recommend that youdisableRecall, especially as the security and privacy concerns keep mounting. Apparently,anyone can pull data from WindowsRecallusing a script. And for the unversed, there’s an ongoinginvestigation intoRecallby the UK’s data watchdog.

So, wait for a few days. Let Microsoft clear things up and see how security researchers respond to the changes. Because in its current form, WindowsRecalldoes pose a threat!

How was your experience with Windows Recall or the suggested alternatives? Share with our readers in the comments section.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.

Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

If your PC doesn’t support Windows Recall, here are a few alternatives to try#

Alternatives for Windows Recall#