Modern Windows PCs often include some kind of biometric hardware, mainly in the form of facial recognition (using infrared cameras) or fingerprint scanning. Both of these features let you use Windows ...

Most laptops come with webcams, but not necessarily ones compatible with Windows Hello. If you’re in the market for a new laptop, check the features to see if the included camera works with Windows ...

One bit of technology that no one really talks about but has changed my life in the last handful of years is face unlock on my Windows laptop. It comes built in to most high-end laptops these days, ...

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 ...

That explains why so many machines are still on Windows 10, despite a looming support shutdown and the availability of free ...

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 ...

Windows 11’s new Start menu lets you scroll, group apps, and customise your layout for a smarter, tidier desktop.(Unsplash) If you have been relying on Windows Hello facial unlock to access your ...

Users across the web are reporting that Windows Hello no longer works in the dark. This change was first reported back in April, and unfortunately doesn't appear to be a bug. As detailed in April's ...

If you want to unlock your laptop at night without additional lighting using facial recognition, this has not been possible for some time. However, Microsoft does not explicitly state this; the ...