Windows Hello is a feature that was introduced with Windows 10 to make logging in to your device easier and more secure. With Windows Hello, you can use biometric authentication methods or a PIN code to access your computer. Windows 11 has brought a few changes and improvements to Windows Hello that make the login process even more seamless.
Why you should use Windows Hello and how to set it up
Easily log into your device with Windows Hello
You can now log in faster and more securely to your Windows 10- or 11-powered device with Microsoft’s Windows Hello. This feature allows you to log in to your computer without having to enter a password. All you need is a fingerprint, iris, or facial scan, or a PIN code.
Protect your private data with mobile device-based biometrics
We live in an era of ramped up cyber criminality. Nowadays, attackers don’t just target big corporations and businesses, they also target individuals, so you should use every resource to protect your data. One excellent example is biometrics authentication in mobile devices.
Windows Hello simplifies logging in
Microsoft has introduced a convenient and personal way to sign in to your Windows 10 devices. With Windows Hello, you can now log in with just a look or a touch. This features also comes with enterprise-grade security without having to type in a password.
Smartphone browsers now support biometrics
Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox Lite support web-based biometric authentication. The leading mobile browsers now allow users to sign in to online profiles through fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, and the like. What’s more, online biometric authentication through these browsers requires no additional software.
Chrome, Edge, Firefox to Support Biometrics
Having to use passwords constantly can be a pain (and a high security risk) to many of us. Luckily, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox have recently agreed to support biometrics for authentication to make our social media, email, and shopping account logins easier and more secure.