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What is Windows Hello: Everything you need to get started

April 7, 2022April 5, 2022 by Shaant Minhas
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Microsoft wants passwordless access to become the new normal in 2021

March 6, 2021December 18, 2020 by Arif Bacchus

In a new blog post, Microsoft's Alex Simons Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Identity Program Management, is calling to make passwordless access the new normal in 2021.

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First Surface Laptop Go firmware release targets fingerprint reader improvements

March 6, 2021December 11, 2020 by Kareem Anderson
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How to disable your lock screen permanently on Windows 10

March 6, 2021May 21, 2020 by Dave W. Shanahan
Microsoft Secured-core enabled PCs include HP, Dell, Lenovo and Surface Pro X - OnMSFT.com - October 21, 2019

Microsoft Secured-core enabled PCs include HP, Dell, Lenovo and Surface Pro X

October 21, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

This process and data are hardware-isolated away from Windows

HP emphasizes mobility and security with new HP Spectre x360 13 release in October, 2019 - OnMSFT.com - September 30, 2019

HP emphasizes mobility and security with new HP Spectre x360 13 release in October, 2019

September 30, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

The HP Spectre has been a top-rated consumer laptop over the past few years and HP's latest iteration continues to build on that growing mindshare with the HP Spectre x360 13. 

Lenovo Ideapad S940: Bringing mobile to the laptop - OnMSFT.com - June 7, 2019

Lenovo Ideapad S940: Bringing mobile to the laptop

June 7, 2019 by Kareem Anderson
Windows Hello will soon be a FIDO2 Certified authenticator - OnMSFT.com - May 8, 2019

Windows Hello will soon be a FIDO2 Certified authenticator

May 8, 2019 by Jonny Caldwell

Microsoft's Windows Hello Will officially become a FIDO2-certified authenticator service in the next release of Windows 10.

Windows 10 Insider preview 18885 for Fast Ring brings Windows Hello fixes and anti-cheat known issues - OnMSFT.com - April 26, 2019

Windows 10 Insider preview 18885 for Fast Ring brings Windows Hello fixes and anti-cheat known issues

April 26, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

Microsoft is still sorting out its Insider releases, re-releases and spot fixes to enable releases and while doing so, the Windows team managed to squeak out Friday build for testers.

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Windows 10 news recap: Surface app now lets you know when warranty ends, Firefox adds Windows Hello authentication, and more

March 24, 2019 by Jack Wilkinson
Mozilla Firefox browser on Windows 10

Mozilla Firefox browser adds Windows Hello authentication support

March 20, 2019 by Brad Stephenson
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S: The price of the ultrabook is coming down - OnMSFT.com - February 2, 2019

Lenovo IdeaPad 730S: The price of the ultrabook is coming down

February 2, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

The 730S is a natural fit for former MacBook Air converts, anyone upgrading their Windows 8 device, first-year or graduating high school or college students, and any employee tasked with finding a replacement laptop within a budget.

Windows 10 19H1 build 18309 is now available for Fast Ring Insiders, here’s what’s new - OnMSFT.com - January 3, 2019

Windows 10 19H1 build 18309 is now available for Fast Ring Insiders, here’s what’s new

January 3, 2019 by Laurent Giret

Today is the third day of 2019, and the Windows Insider team is already back to work with a fresh new 19H1 build for Fast Ring Insiders.

Microsoft could launch a new 4K Windows Hello webcam for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One next year - OnMSFT.com - December 22, 2018

Microsoft could launch a new 4K Windows Hello webcam for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One next year

December 22, 2018 by Laurent Giret

The Redmond giant plans to release a new family of webcams in 2019, and one of the models will support 4K, Windows Hello, and work on both Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One consoles.

Levovo announces affordable updated L-Series Thinkpad line - OnMSFT.com - December 17, 2018

Levovo announces affordable updated L-Series Thinkpad line

December 17, 2018 by Kareem Anderson

Have you ever used a Yoga or ThinkPad device?

Now you can sign in to your Microsoft Account using Windows Hello, FIDO2 devices

November 20, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft is currently hard at work to replace passwords with more secure alternatives, and the Redmond giant is making a huge step forward today by making it possible to sign in to your Microsoft account using Windows Hello or a FIDO2 security key.

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Microsoft Edge gets web authentication: sign in to websites with Windows Hello, etc

July 30, 2018 by Arif Bacchus

This support for Web Authentication specification in Microsoft Edge should make it easier for users to leverage the power of Windows Hello, and log into websites without the need for passwords.

Windows Hello adds FIDO2 security key authentication - OnMSFT.com - April 17, 2018

Windows Hello adds FIDO2 security key authentication

April 17, 2018 by Arif Bacchus

Microsoft has announced they have added support for FIDO2 security key authentication to Windows Hello

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February Cumulative Update fixes fingerprint sign in for Windows 10 Mobile

November 28, 2021February 19, 2018 by Arif Bacchus

Last week's February Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Mobile may have broken the PDF reader in Edge, but it also apparently fixes issues with Fingerprint sign in and recognition on Windows 10 Mobile

Microsoft and Fujitsu partner to let you log in with the veins in your palm - OnMSFT.com - February 8, 2018

Microsoft and Fujitsu partner to let you log in with the veins in your palm

February 8, 2018 by Dave W. Shanahan

Microsoft is pushing Windows Hello a step further by partnering with Fujitsu to allow you to login to your Windows 10 PC using the veins in your palm.

Windows Hello face authentication can be bypassed with modified IR headshot

December 21, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Researchers from German company SYSS have managed to spoof Windows Hello facial authentication with a modified IR headshot, though the attempt to unlock a Windows 10 PC didn’t succeed with all versions of the OS.

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