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xaitax/TotalRecall: This tool extracts and displays data from the Recall feature in Windows 11, providing an easy way to access information about your PC's activity snapshots. (github.com)

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this rootless Python script rips Windows Recall's screenshots and SQLite database of OCRed text and allows you to search them.

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[-] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Ok, I can saw value in that but why mandatory? While most doesn't backup their keys, I do and I don't need MS help.

[-] FierySpectre@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

On top of the reason the top level comment gave (easy for law enforcement) it also allows for better data collection (linking your activity to your account, no matter where, how or when it is recorded)

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