Microsoft says a bug in Windows 11 is hiding the “password” icon, which allows you to log in when you don’t want to use the PIN. Without the password icon, you can’t see the password field. You’ll ...

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 ...

Windows 11 users are getting a frustrating new bug that completely hides the password sign-in option on the lock screen, making it incredibly difficult to log into their PCs. This isn't a total ...

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 ...

Maintaining security on your device has become more user-friendly and convenient than ever before. One such innovation is Microsoft’s Windows Hello, a biometric authentication system that allows users ...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 glitch has turned what should be a frictionless sign-in into an obstacle course, undercutting one of the operating system’s most heavily promoted conveniences. Instead of ...

If you encounter the error message ‘Something went wrong and your PIN isn’t available‘ with status code ‘0xc00000bb‘ on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this ...

This post explains how to disable PIN requirement for Chrome Saved Passwords. Google has recently announced that it is going to add new security features to the built ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Just when you thought Microsoft couldn’t get things any worse ...

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 a new Windows 11 preview build for Canary Insiders, just as the program celebrates its 11th birthday (there are two new anniversary wallpapers for you to celebrate). Build 27951 is now ...

I might grouse and moan about Windows 11 at every opportunity, but I have to admit that Windows Hello (which was introduced with Windows 10—oops, there I go again) is great. It brings that ...