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Microsoft addresses Windows Recall backlash, promises to fix security issues and make it opt-in
(www.windowscentral.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
I would recommend a VM to try a few things. HyperV, while not the greatest, is good to start off and comes with Windows Pro. Set up a Debian or Ubuntu and a Windows VM and take away its internet. That should get you most of the way.