Why I don’t use Windows Hello, even though it’s more secure

Windows Hello is the feature embedded in Windows 10 and 11 that allows users to log in with their biometric identification, ...
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I tried to fool my Windows laptop’s Face ID. Here’s what happened

Long ago, I had an Android phone with an early facial recognition sign-in feature… and someone could unlock my phone just by holding up a photo of me. Yeah, it was bad. Fast forward to 2025 and we ...
WTOP News

Data Doctors: Should you be using Windows Hello?

Q: What’s Windows Hello, and should I be using it? A: If you’re like most computer users, getting into your PC involves typing in a password or maybe even a PIN. Windows Hello is akin to what most of ...
Ars Technica

Is Windows Hello Camera/Face Kind of Dumb?

So, my wife has an Asus laptop from a few years back that has an IR and web camera integrated and it has Windows Hello enabled so she or I can simply turn it on/wake it from sleep and it 'looks' at ...
Digital Trends

Macs need Face ID, but not if it’s like Windows Hello

I love my MacBook Pro, but the fact that it’s gone this long without Face ID still boggles the mind. The feature first came to iPhones in 2017, while Windows Hello facial authentication kicked off in ...

This Prime Day deal on a powerful webcam with Windows Hello support almost makes up for the lack of good webcams deals elsewhere

As we note in our review, you can use Windows Hello on this webcam, which means you can use your face to unlock your PC. That ...