Microsoft has updated the look and feel of Windows Hello for Windows 11 users, which is currently in preview for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build users. Microsoft calls the update look a "modernized ...

Microsoft is expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11 to make it more secure to log into websites and apps using biometric authentication. Passkeys are unique codes linked to specific devices such ...

In future, anyone logging into Windows will be greeted by a fresh Windows Hello user interface, which is designed to simplify login using a fingerprint sensor, facial recognition or passkey. The ...

Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) uses Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) to isolate biometric data inside a secure memory enclave. Because most external USB webcams lack the dedicated, ...

Expanded support for passkeys means you’ll be able to use Windows Hello to sign in to supported apps and websites. Expanded support for passkeys means you’ll be able to use Windows Hello to sign in to ...

The latest episode of "What Windows 11 22H2 breaks this time" brings you problems with Windows Hello authentication. Microsoft says 22H2 breaks face, fingerprint, and PIN sign-in methods. In today's ...

Microsoft has announced UI improvements to the built-in passkey support in Windows 11. The new features will first be available to Windows Insiders in the coming months and, if everything goes right, ...

Passkeys are becoming increasingly common and, thankfully, easier to use. 1Password can now be set as your default passkey manager in Windows 11. Other password manager apps should follow suit. No ...

Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for Microsoft Entra on Windows devices, adding phishing-resistant passwordless authentication via Windows Hello. The feature is opt-in and will enter public ...

If you're fed up with us reminding you to use a password manager to remember all your passwords (that you definitely aren't reusing), passkeys could be a great alternative to boosting your security.

Windows 11 version 26H2, the new annual update for the OS, is starting to roll out to all Windows 11 users today.