Losing track of tasks, documents, or conversations is all too common when multitasking on your Mac. Rewind is an app that revolutionizes the way we retrieve information on macOS, making it easier than ever to find those important details that slip through the cracks.

Revolutionizing search on macOS

Rewind records everything you do on your Mac, storing all on-screen content and even transcribing audio files to make them searchable. Whether it’s a phrase you’ve mentioned or a term you’ve seen across different applications, Rewind can effortlessly locate the reference. The app also boasts ChatGPT integration, utilizing GPT-4 to help you find things even faster, and allowing you to generate summaries or find conversations with specific people through the Ask Rewind chatbot feature.

Getting started with Rewind

Currently compatible with Apple silicon Macs (M1 or M2 machines), Rewind offers a free tier with up to 50 searches before requiring a subscription plan ranging from $10 to $36 per month. After installation, optimize the app by configuring its settings to exclude apps with sensitive information and enabling additional languages if needed. Rewind supports a total of 57 languages for audio transcription.

Understandably, an app that records everything raises privacy concerns. Rewind’s developers assure users that recordings never leave the device, though some data is sent to the internet for ChatGPT features. To enhance privacy, users can block connections with firewall software. While Rewind’s pricing may seem steep, it’s most valuable for those who frequently use its features. The app consumes around 14GB of space per month, but users can adjust settings to delete recordings sooner and prevent storage issues.