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I did the research and that simple Windows Hello PIN is indeed safer than a password

Somewhere along the way, Windows started asking you to set up a PIN, and people complied without much thought, assuming it was Microsoft trying to make life easier on its end and ours. Which, to be ...
Forbes

Goodbye Windows Hello — Microsoft Update Kills Biometric Login

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Just when you thought Microsoft couldn’t get things any worse ...
PC World

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, namely facial recognition and fingerprint scans. This login method is ...
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 ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: April 2025 updates break Windows Hello on some PCs

Microsoft says some Windows users might be unable to log into their accounts via Windows Hello after installing the April 2025 security updates. This known issue impacts both client (Windows 11 24H2) ...