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Consumers have been using Microsoft's Copilot+ computers for nearly six months, during which the AI-driven Recall feature was launched in May. Recall allows users to save snapshots of their activities for later retrieval, but many users are hesitant to adopt it due to initial security concerns. Despite Microsoft's assurances of improved security, including on-device storage and encryption, users remain skeptical about privacy and the potential for mishaps involving sensitive information. The feature's perceived benefits are overshadowed by concerns about its intrusiveness and the effectiveness of Windows Search, which many find inadequate. Recall's initial rollout faced backlash due to security flaws that allowed users on the same device to access each other's data, leading Microsoft to change it to an opt-in feature and enhance security measures. This history of security issues has caused some users to reconsider their reliance on Windows and explore alternatives like Linux or macOS.