# What is Windows Hello? Microsoft’s biometrics security system explained

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/what-is-windows-hello-microsofts-biometrics-security-system-explained/
- Published: 2021-09-02T09:15:33-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Microsoft. Article by Matt Kapko and Matthew Finnegan. Computerworld – August 30, 2021. Windows Hello is a biometrics-based technology that enables Windows 10 users (and those who update to Windows 11) to authenticate secure access to their devices, apps, online services and networks with just a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition. The sign-in mechanism is essentially an alternative to passwords and is widely considered to be a more user friendly, secure and reliable method to access critical devices, services and data than traditional logins using passwords. […] Click here to view original web page at www.computerworld.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio