Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 glitch has turned what should be a frictionless sign-in into an obstacle course, undercutting one of the operating system’s most heavily promoted conveniences. Instead of ...

Windows Hello password icon has somehow turned invisible – and if this glitch is odd, Microsoft's advice is even weirder.

Microsoft says a bug in Windows 11 is hiding the “password” icon, which allows you to log in when you don’t want to use the ...

A growing number of Windows laptops feature fingerprint sensors with support for Microsoft’s Windows Hello technology. The idea is to let users login quickly by tapping a finger against the sensor ...

Are you frustrated that your fingerprint works to log into Windows 11/10, but gets rejected by the UAC when trying to install an app or make any changes? If so, we understand how bothersome it can be, ...

Biometric security, deemed as the pinnacle of protection, faces a credibility challenge on Windows laptops equipped with the Windows Hello fingerprint authentication system. Recent research conducted ...

With the pandemic undermining traditional work structures and forcing many employees to work from home, many of us have developed an interest in on-the-go working methods. Some people use smartphones ...

Windows Hello is an excellent feature. It lets Windows users use fingerprint, facial recognition, and other biometric details to login into Windows devices. Still ...

In brief: Microsoft and other tech giants are encouraging a general pivot toward biometrics – generally considered more secure than typical passwords. However, research has repeatedly shown that ...

Windows Hello lets you sign in to Windows 10 with facial recognition, a PIN, or your fingerprint. Not all Windows 10 computers are compatible with Windows Hello, but compatibility can be added. Using ...