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 ...

Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered on some systems because signing in using Windows Hello might not work after upgrading. As the company explains, customers will ...

Microsoft is expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11 to make it more secure to log into websites and apps using biometric authentication. Passkeys are unique codes linked to specific devices such ...

Microsoft is introducing a full-screen notice when users sign in to their devices using Windows Hello. This new change will ask users if they want to continue with the preferred sign-in method. Back ...

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 ...

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 ...

The latest episode of "What Windows 11 22H2 breaks this time" brings you problems with Windows Hello authentication. Microsoft says 22H2 breaks face, fingerprint, and PIN sign-in methods. In today's ...

Another Windows update, another round of unexpected headaches. This time, the culprit is a new Windows Hello bug that's locking users out after Microsoft's latest security patch—proving once again ...

Microsoft's June 2026 Windows 11 update boosts responsiveness, adds Shared Audio, expands NPU metrics, and improves OOBE.