Microsoft to bring modern authentication to Windows 10
Microsoft announced that it will be bringing modern authentication (For example, Fingerprint scanning) to Windows 10 when users are signing in to their Microsoft accounts across devices.
The feature forms part of the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18936 and is in early development stages.
Microsoft said in a post: "For improved security and a more seamless sign-in experience, you can now enable passwordless sign-in for Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device by going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, and selecting ‘On’ under ‘Make your device passwordless’."
"Enabling passwordless sign in will switch all Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device to modern authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN. Don’t have Windows Hello set up yet? No problem! We’ll walk you through the setup experience on your next sign-in. Curious how a Windows Hello PIN is more secure than a password? Learn more here."
Build 18936 also allows users to add events and reminders directly from the taskbar calendar and supports the Your Phone screen sharing app on more Surface laptops.
Microsoft also added that the builds are early in the development cycle and that it may contain bugs that might be painful for some.
"his feature is currently being rolled out to a small portion of Insiders and the above option may not show for all users in Settings. If the toggle isn’t showing for you yet, check back in a week so," said the company.
Written by: Gabriella Steyn.
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