OpenAI has introduced a new Computer History feature for the ChatGPT Mac app. The feature allows ChatGPT to remember what you were working on across selected apps and websites.
This means you won’t have to repeatedly explain what you did earlier, which website you visited, or which document you were editing.
The new feature creates a searchable timeline of your activity, helping ChatGPT provide more relevant answers based on your previous work.
How Does Computer History Work?
Computer History stores activity from the apps and websites you choose to include. ChatGPT and Codex can use this information as context in future conversations.
For example, if you researched a topic, worked on a document, or collected information from different websites, ChatGPT can refer to that activity later.
This makes conversations more natural and saves time because you don’t need to explain everything again.
Users also have full control over the feature. You can choose which apps and websites are included, pause Computer History at any time, and review or delete your saved history whenever you want.
How Can It Help You?
The biggest advantage is that you can quickly continue your work from where you left off.
Suppose you were researching a project a few days ago. Instead of searching for everything again, ChatGPT can use your previous activity to help you find information, continue writing, or answer follow-up questions.
This can be especially useful for people who regularly switch between multiple apps and websites for research, content creation, coding, or office work.
Privacy Controls Included
Since Computer History records parts of your computer activity, privacy is an important concern. OpenAI says users remain in control of the feature.
You can decide which apps and websites share information with ChatGPT, temporarily pause the feature, or delete your history whenever you want.
Before turning it on, it’s a good idea to review your settings, especially if you work with sensitive or private information.
Overall, Computer History is designed to make ChatGPT more helpful by remembering the context of your previous work while giving users control over what information is shared.
