MakeUseOf - Fingerprints

How to Fix the “We Couldn’t Find a Fingerprint Scanner Compatible With Windows Hello Fingerprint” Error on Windows

Shan Abdul — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:15:16 GMT

If you receive an error message that says, "we couldn't find a fingerprint scanner compatible with Windows Hello Fingerprint" when trying to set up Windows Hello fingerprint login, then your device either doesn't support fingerprint recognition, the fingerprint scanner (or reader) isn't working correctly, or Windows is unable to detect it.

6 Fixes For When Your Fingerprint Sensor Isn’t Working

Katie Rees — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:50:16 GMT

Fingerprint sensors are hugely convenient. We can now log into our phones in less than a second, authorize payments quickly and easily, and ensure that only we and the ones we trust get access to our devices.

Will Biometric Technology Replace Passwords?

Brittni Devlin — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:30:12 GMT

It wasn't that long ago that fingerprint scanners and face recognition technology were exclusive to spy movies and fictional spaceships. Now, this kind of technology is in most of our pockets. There is an aesthetic appeal to biometric security measures, but are they anything but superficial?

How Have Fingerprint Scanners Evolved Over Time?

Arthur Brown — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:30:12 GMT

The ability to identify yourself by simply touching a sensor has been a sought-after feature for years. Nowadays, fingerprint scanners are present all throughout our everyday lives—commonplace feature in our smartphones, computers, and other devices.

5 Ways Hackers Bypass Fingerprint Scanners (How to Protect Yourself)

Simon Batt — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:48:06 GMT

Fingerprint scanners are a good line of defense against hackers, but they're by no means impenetrable. In response to the rise of devices supporting fingerprint scanners, hackers are improving their techniques to crack them.

Microsoft Is Adding Some Essential Security Tools to Edge

Simon Batt — Wed, 05 May 2021 12:20:06 GMT

Browser security is an important topic, especially in a world where it feels like your every move online is tracked by agents and businesses alike. Fortunately, Microsoft knows this all too well and will add some fancy new security options to Chromium Edge soon.

Microsoft Wants You to Ditch Your Passwords in 2021

Simon Batt — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:30:24 GMT

If you're always forgetting your passwords at the worst times, your struggles may soon be a thing of the past. Microsoft is keen to make 2021 the year that you ditch your passwords and move to biometric scanning.

The 7 Best USB Fingerprint Scanners for PCs and Laptops

Simon Batt — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:21:15 GMT

As operating systems and websites begin to support fingerprint biometric scans, you'll find modern-day laptops typically come preinstalled with a fingerprint reader.

WhatsApp Web May Soon Support Fingerprint Authentication

Emma Roth — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:45:16 GMT

WhatsApp is already known as a relatively secure messaging service, and its desktop version may be getting even more secure. Data from its latest beta suggests that WhatsApp Web might receive fingerprint authentication in a future update.

Should You Use a Fingerprint or a PIN to Lock Your Phone?

Simon Batt — Wed, 29 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT

When you're first setting up your phone, you may have the choice of unlocking it via fingerprint or a PIN code. Prints are unique to you, and it's impossible for a hacker to guess what your fingers look like, but does that make fingerprints more secure than PIN codes?

With FIDO2, Android Is Moving Beyond Passwords

Dave Parrack — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:30:35 GMT

Google Android is now officially FIDO2 certified. This means Android users can make use of login methods other than passwords to access apps and websites. As long as they support the FIDO2 protocols. This signals the beginning of the end for passwords.

The 9 Most Important Habits for Staying Safe and Secure Online

Christian Cawley — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You've installed your antivirus software, and you're ready for any security threat the internet can throw at you.

How Does Windows Hello Work and How Do I Enable It?

Kannon Yamada — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:00:00 GMT

Want to securely log into your computer without a password? Meet Windows Hello. Window's futuristic login technology brings biological authentication to your PC---resulting in faster, safer, and easier logins. Say goodbye to wasting your time with keyboards.

8 Unique Ways to Use the Fingerprint Scanner on Your Android Device

Khamosh Pathak — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Fingerprint scanners on Android phones are now blazing fast. Just rest your finger on it, and before you know, your fingerprint is scanned, you're authenticated, and your phone is unlocked.

6 Reasons Why Biometrics Are NOT the Way of the Future

James Frew — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT

For decades, biometrics were seen as futuristic and impractical. Only over the past decade or so has technology caught up to fantasy, bringing down the cost to a point where we can realistically start using biometric identification in everyday life.

Microsoft Develops New Web Browser, Hackers Target Your Fingerprints [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:30:00 GMT

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Are Retina/Iris Scanners The Next Level Of Mobile Security?

Skye Hudson — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Rumors are swirling that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could have a retina or iris scanner built-in, allowing the user to unlock the phone just by looking at it. This sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but as we've learned with the fingerprint scanner implementation in the iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5, these kinds of personalized locking mechanisms aren't always perfect.

Does the iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner Increase The Chance of Theft?

Tim Brookes — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:30:00 GMT

The iPhone's new fingerprint sensor seems like a great way to use biometrics to keep the device secure and personal, but could the feature be used against the owner to circumvent existing protections?