Biometrics are everywhere. Almost all smartphones these days, even mid-range ones, have fingerprint scanners. Laptops and convertible tablets are slowly getting there. And while Apple seems to be ...

Our electronic devices store a plethora of sensitive information. To protect this information, device operating systems such as Apple’s iOS and Android have locking mechanisms. These require user ...

Microsoft’s cleverly integrated a fingerprint reader into its latest keyboard accessory, but removed some important aspects of what makes their line of keyboards easy to use. It’s great for quick ...

Update September 20, 14:05UTC: Oops, we got this slightly wrong. WABetaInfo reached out to let us know that you’ll still need to use the QR code system to log into ...

Are you frustrated that your fingerprint works to log into Windows 11/10, but gets rejected by the UAC when trying to install an app or make any changes? If so, we understand how bothersome it can be, ...

If you do not want to use your fingerprint to log into your computer, you can remove Windows Hello Fingerprint in Windows 11/10. It is possible to delete all the preset fingerprints so that you can ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The Google Pixel includes a handy fingerprint sensor that can be used to wake up or unlock your phone, log into accounts with a password manager, ...

Ubuntu Linux installs just fine on many laptops. The fingerprint scanners on those laptops, though, are built for custom Windows security applications. There is, however, a relatively easy way to ...

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Microsoft thinks it's high time you ditch your passwords. The company, which is readying Windows 10 for release later this year, just announced that its next-gen OS will include built-in support for ...