da_667Apr 23

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/04/in-depth-with-windows-11-recall-and-what-microsoft-has-and-hasnt-fixed/

I'm noticing that recall's auth methods via Microsoft Hello are all things you can be compelled to give up.

  • biometrics
  • PIN
In depth with Windows 11 Recall—and what Microsoft has (and hasn’t) fixed

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Show threadda_667Apr 23

I'm not keen about biometrics at all. Like, MS says Recall data stays on-device, but what happens when there's a patch where it suddenly doesn't stay on the device anymore? Windows hello can be used for both local and web auth. What data about our biometrics is being stored out there?

Because once that data is out there, YOU CAN'T FUCKIN' CHANGE IT

Show threadKrishean Draconis
@da_667 inb4 they decide to "conveniently" back up all your recall data to onedrive "for your own good" and make it opt-out
Apr 23 at 9:32pmWeb