Windows Hello - new biometric identification system embedded in Windows 10.
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The feature enables users to log in to Windows devices using either their fingerprint or face recognition technology. The biometric sign-in mechanism is a handy alternative to the use of passwords. It’s also widely considered to be a more secure, reliable, and easy-to-use method to access multiple devices.
However, some technology experts remain skeptical when it comes to the accuracy and reliability of biometric technology. Can Windows Hello beat the negative misconceptions most people have about biometrics, and will it live up to its promises? Let’s find out at the post from robots.net in a post from 2021.
Source microsoft.com
Biometrics to start your PC
Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint, facial recognition, or a secure PIN. Most PC's with fingerprint readers already work with Windows Hello, making it easier and safer to sign into your PC. Here's how to set it up:
Go to the Start menu and select Settings.
Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
Under Manage how you sign in to your device, select a Windows Hello item to add, change, or remove it.
But than you need a Windows Hello certified device
Windows Hello
Windows Hello supports PIN, fingerprint readers, and webcams for providing strong (two-factor) authentication for Windows and selected apps.
Once you have a supported device, setting it up is almost too easy: simply use + I to open Windows 10 Settings, and select Accounts > Sign-in options and there you have it.
In my use case here at my Homeoffice, Windows Hello helps me to eliminating repetitive typing of passwords, to avoid keyboard hijacking or someone (my kids) looking over your shoulder to figure it out.
Looking for some hardware for Hello
A look to the Microsoft website comes back with this selection of certified devices for Hello
Source microsoft.com
A cam for face recognition
Here at my HomeOffice I use the Brio since a long time and it is so convenient to just look into the cam to open the PC.
After a smile into the cam I'm quickly back on peakd.com
See the cam closeup
The Logitech Brio is an advanced business webcam and it comes with ultra 4K HD video..
They have technology integrated that automatically adjust your video to have you look best in any lighting environment. This works as well for low light, direct sunlight or high contrast lighting conditions. The Brio is certified for business and, with integrated optical and infrared sensors, supports Windows Hello.
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Source logitech.com
A biometric watch
The Nymi band is a workplace wearable that keeps your team and operations safe and secure, handsfree and more productive.
Source of Pic and text nymi.com
An USB device
If you don't want to show your face but your finger
The YubiKey for Windows Hello brings hardware-based 2FA to Windows 10
Protect your digital world with YubiKey. Stop account takeovers, go passwordless and modernize your multifactor authentication. Get the world’s leading security key for superior security, user experience and return on investment.
Source of Pic and text yubico.com
Windows Hello for Business
There’s also Windows Hello for Business, that adds support for certificate-based authentication. IT admins can centrally manage the settings via Group Policy and Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools such as Microsoft’s Intune. If you’re interested in understanding it more deeply, here is a great article published by Microsoft on the capabilities and specifics for Intune.
My conclusion
Using Hello makes it possible for me
to use a strong password
that is stored centrally.
With Hello, I am able to combine
this with my biometric data
to make logging in more convenient.
The service is only as secure as the password you choose for your login.
So choose a strong password and use Hello locally.
Tell me...
- What is your idea on this Hello Service?
- Do you trust it?
- Do you other easy to use biometric?
Have a great day everybody
enjoy #BeerSaturday
and stay with positive vibes
@Detlev loves HIVE
