A hands-on test found Windows Hello facial recognition could not be fooled by high-resolution photos, thanks to its infrared depth-mapping system. The technology stores facial data locally, offering ...

Facial recognition on laptops has come a long way in the last decade, and Windows Hello is more secure than you may think.

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 ...

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...

Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown caused billions of dollars in damage and exposed some fundamental architectural flaws in the Windows platform. A single flawed update from one vendor was enough to ...

Microsoft has rolled out the April 2026 Windows 11 preview update (KB5083631) with key improvements, including explorer.exe reliability fixes, expanded archive support, a new haptic feedback engine, ...

Microsoft Corp. announced a series of advancements in its security strategy at its annual Ignite Conference in Chicago today, all aimed at enhancing protection across its ecosystem. The updates focus ...

Microsoft just launched a new update for Windows 11, KB5055523, but it seems it won’t install for some users or gets stuck at 20% or 70%. And it’s breaking Windows Hello along the way. Windows 11 has ...

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...