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
Protect your private data with mobile device-based biometrics
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.