Bid farewell to Chronicle. ChatGPT's new Computer History feature outperforms it.

      You have control over what it remembers, and that's what makes this update genuinely beneficial.

      OpenAI has just introduced Computer History for the ChatGPT desktop app, and if you found Chronicle intriguing but somewhat overwhelming with screenshots, this update should provide some relief.

      What is the function of Computer History?

      Unlike Chronicle, which captured screenshots, Computer History monitors your clicks, keystrokes, and app transitions through macOS’s accessibility system. It then converts this activity into text summaries and a scrollable timeline. You can think of it as ChatGPT discreetly taking notes on your daily activities to assist you later.

      ChatGPT can now retain information about your activity across various apps and websites on your computer. With Computer History in the desktop app, future interactions become more tailored and require less context. pic.twitter.com/WHZPxPp31R— OpenAI (@OpenAI) August 13, 2026

      After it’s activated, you can inquire with ChatGPT about what you were working on before your last break or where your proposal document is located. It will sift through your recent actions and guide you instead of making you recall your entire morning from memory.

      If you often find yourself repeating the same task, Computer History can recognize this pattern and propose that you turn it into a skill or automation. You can simply review the suggestion and allow Codex to develop it for you.

      How do you activate it, and is it truly private?

      Computer History is disabled by default and remains that way until you choose to enable it. To turn it on, navigate to Settings → Integrations, and select Computer History to begin. You'll also need to activate Memories, as that allows ChatGPT to utilize this context across your conversations.

      You can select precisely which apps and websites can contribute information, while private browsing will never be affected. Additionally, there is a shortcut in the menu bar to pause tracking whenever you want a break, as well as the option to delete your history whenever you choose.

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      If you're using a Business or Enterprise account, your administrator must grant access first, and you still need to opt in. Pro users can toggle it on through the settings.

      In summary, this appears to be a solid privacy-oriented improvement over Chronicle, and I appreciate that OpenAI is giving users significant control over what information gets retained.

      Rachit is an experienced tech journalist with over ten years in the consumer technology field.

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