SignalMay 21, 2025

We're ready for Microsoft Recall and the automatic screenshots it takes of everything on your desktop.

Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.

https://signal.org/blog/signal-doesnt-recall/

By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall

Signal Desktop now includes support for a new “Screen security” setting that is designed to help prevent your own computer from capturing screenshots of your Signal chats on Windows. This setting is automatically enabled by default in Signal Desktop on Windows 11. If you’re wondering why we’re on...

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Show threadTanguy ⧓ HerrmannMay 21, 2025

@signalapp I was quite annoyed when I heard about Recall.

You guys delivered! Thank you!

Show threadRastalMay 21, 2025
@dolanor @signalapp The real solution isn't a one program fix, the real solution is to ditch Windows...
Show threadTanguy ⧓ Herrmann

@Rastal @signalapp That is totally true.
I've been doing that for more than 20 years.

I can still applaud when companies/individuals resist whatever crap is thrown at them for shitty reasons.

May 21, 2025 at 6:54pmWeb
Show threadStoneBear May 21, 2025

@dolanor @Rastal @signalapp Yep, both of these things can be true. Some folks have to use WindBlows for whatever reasons.

Frankly, I think the Signal screen should show up as "FUCK YOU MICROSOFT" in Recall... or similar... or maybe Johnny Cash or Carrie Fisher in signature poses 🖕 ... As an option, of course.