Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.

When signing in to Windows, a password is the default option. But remembering a strong and complex password can be a hassle. Instead, you can try biometric technologies supported through the Windows ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This story has been updated on August 59with a statement from ...

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 ...

If you have a Windows Hello-compatible device with facial recognition, such as the Surface Pro 11 or a third-party webcam with an IR scanner, you might encounter a problem with biometric ...

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will include biometric security through a feature dubbed Windows Hello. Windows Hello will allow users to unlock their device via facial, iris or fingerprint ...

The premier sensors enabling Windows Hello fingerprint authentication are not as secure as manufacturers had hoped. Researchers have discovered security flaws in a number of fingerprint sensors used ...

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 ...

The best Windows Hello webcams add something your PC may lack: a quick, secure way to log in to your PC without a password. Wouldn’t it be nice if your PC just recognized you instead? That’s where a ...

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Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...