Rewind

1. What makes Rewind different from other search engines?

Rewind is unique from other search engines as it is specialized to work as a personal search engine for your life. It can record and analyze anything you see, say or hear on your Mac, which is then made searchable for your ease. It uses native macOS APIs and Optical Character Recognition to do this.

2. How does Rewind ensure my privacy?

Rewind ensures privacy by storing all recordings locally on your Mac. The data never leaves your device, hence providing full control over your data. You also have the ability to pause, delete recordings at any time and instruct Rewind not to record certain apps and private browsing.

3. Where does Rewind store my recordings?

All your recordings on Rewind are stored locally on your Mac. This design choice ensures superior privacy as the recording data never leaves your device.

4. What does Rewind do with the recordings?

Rewind uses the recordings to provide you with a personal and searchable record of your activities. It uses them to allow you to find anything you've seen, said, or heard. However, it's important to note that the information gathered from these recordings is stored locally and never sent off your Mac for processing or storage.

5. Can Rewind record my meetings and how?

Yes, Rewind can automatically record your meetings. This feature lets you easily search through your meetings for specific details.

6. Does Rewind store recordings locally or in cloud?

Rewind stores all its recordings locally on your Mac and not in the cloud. This is a conscious decision to respect and reinforce user privacy.

7. What platforms does Rewind operate on?

Rewind operates on the macOS platform and is specifically engineered to leverage M1 & M2 Apple Silicon SOCs.

8. Why is Rewind specifically made for M1 & M2 Apple Silicon SOCs?

Rewind is specifically made for M1 & M2 Apple Silicon SOCs to utilize virtually every part of the system on a chip. This allows the program to operate with high efficiency and deliver a powerful, smooth user experience.

9. How much does Rewind affect my CPU performance while recording?

Rewind does not tax your CPU while recording. It has been designed to operate efficiently, resulting in minimal impact on your CPU performance.

10. Can I pick which apps Rewind should not record from?

Yes, you can instruct Rewind not to record from specific apps. This feature allows you to easily maintain privacy on certain applications or parts of your device.

11. Does Rewind exclude Chrome Incognito & Safari Private windows?

Yes, Rewind does exclude recording from Chrome Incognito & Safari Private windows, reinforcing your control over what is being recorded.

12. Does Rewind need any cloud service integration?

No, Rewind does not require any cloud service integration. It relies purely on native macOS APIs and Optical Character Recognition for capturing and analyzing data from your apps.

13. What native macOS APIs does Rewind use?

Rewind utilizes native macOS APIs to capture and analyze information from your screen. However, specific APIs are not listed on their website.

14. How is Rewind's OCR used to analyze my screen?

Rewind's Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is used to analyze everything on your screen. This helps in capturing text from your apps or meetings, making them easily searchable later.

15. Does 'Rewind' have a compression feature for the recorded data?

Yes, Rewind has a compression feature for the recorded data. Considering the huge amounts of data that may be generated, this feature is crucial.

16. How does Rewind handle data compression?

Rewind handles data compression by compressing the raw recording data up to 3,750 times. This ensures even with a small hard drive, you can store years of recordings on your Mac.

17. Can I pause or delete my recordings on Rewind?

Yes, you have full control to pause or delete your recordings on Rewind at any given moment.

18. How can I manage my Rewind subscription?

You can manage your Rewind subscription by visiting the link provided on their website (https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/bIY8xa7qngE4caQfYY).

19. How can I get access to Rewind?

Access to Rewind can be obtained by visiting and making a purchase from the link provided on their website (https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ03kaHVbFHeB2bIM).

20. How do I get updates about the availability and capacity of Rewind?

You can receive updates about the availability and capacity of Rewind by submitting your email and joining the early access list on their website. They will send download instructions as soon as they have capacity to support you.