With the new Windows 11 update,Secret Confessions (2025) Mrs. Bugaw Episode 39 Microsoft is one step closer to a passwordless future.
At the Microsoft Surface event on Tuesday, which also revealed new Surface devices and updated Copilot features, Microsoft debuted passwordless login to websites and apps — and other security features for its operating system built around using passkeys.
SEE ALSO: How to preorder the two new Microsoft Surface laptops: Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3Unlike passwords, which are stored in servers (and can therefore be hacked or intercepted), passkeys are more secure because they exist locally on your device. But best of all, you don't have to remember passkeys to log into supported apps and websites. Instead, you can authenticate your identity with biometrics (e.g., facial recognition or fingerprint scanning). This then "unlocks" the passkey to access your accounts and website logins.
Companies like Microsoft and Apple have been moving steadily away from passwords, encouraging users to embrace biometric authentication and passkeys. Apple announced a similar passkey feature with iOS 17 for iPhone.
When Windows 11 drops on Sept. 26, users can create a passkey with Windows Hello and use it to access a website or application using facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or a Windows PIN — without the need for a password. Thanks to Microsoft's industry partnerships and participation in the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance, this feature should work with GitHub, DocuSign, PayPal, and other sites that support passkeys.
Additionally, IT teams working with Windows 11 devices will be able to remove the option to input a password on Windows Hello for Business. This will encourage teams to opt for more secure ways of logging in like biometrics, 2FA, and passkeys.
Passkeys are a cybersecurity trend we welcome; it saves us the headache and worry of using passwords. So thanks, Microsoft, for giving us back some storage space in our brains.
Topics Cybersecurity Microsoft
What cracked the Milky Way's giant cosmic bone? Scientists think they know.
'Stranger Things' Season 3 might not come back until 2019
What to do if Jimmy Kimmel's baby has made you cry
Apple to acquire popular music app Shazam
TikTok wants me to host a dinner party. Is that an actual recession indicator?
Sirius XM faces boycott from celebrities over Steve Bannon's return
Watching strangers help push a bus stuck in the snow will put you in the Christmas spirit
Programmer finds keylogger on hundreds of HP computer models
Best Apple deal: Save $19 on AirTag 4
Internet pioneers call on Congress to save net neutrality
One of Android's Easter Eggs is a Flappy Bird
'The Simpsons' writer unveils cut scene from 'Who Shot Mr Burns?' episode
The best TV episodes of the year
'Star Wars' porg is available on Snapchat as your adorable AR friend
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for April 17: Tips to solve Connections #206
Internet pioneers call on Congress to save net neutrality
The secret meaning behind the NBA's esports league logo
Josh Homme apologises after allegedly kicking photographer
Whale Vomit Episode 5: Startup Monarchy
Researchers to listen for signs of life from interstellar asteroid
Meta now lets preteens have Horizon Worlds accountsiPhone 16 cameras: 3 new rumored features you need to know aboutHere are the 5 songs of the summer, according to SpotifyShop the best Amazon Labor Day dealsI used the Pixel 9 Pro XL in the shower — does the screen work when wet as claimed?Best smart home deal: The Amazon Smart Thermostat is just $63.99Best Amazon deals of the day: Apple iPad mini 6, Sonos Beam Gen 2, Amazon 2Grindr adds grunt notification for US OpenBest MasterClass deal: Save 50% off a yearlong MasterClass subscriptionIndiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBATop 5 digital security tips from sex workersNYT mini crossword answers for August 27MotoGP livestream: Watch the 2024 Aragon Grand Prix for freeLas Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBABest smartphone deal: Google Pixel 8a on sale for $449 at AmazonTesla considers adding a new ‘stuck detection' feature to Cybertruck. Here’s why.'Metaphor: ReFantazio' handsMinnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBASwiatek vs. Rakhimova 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for freeWashington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBA ByteDance launches Pico 4 Ultra in China, competing with Apple Vision Pro · TechNode Kuaishou sees revenue growth slow in Q2, Sora China vehicle sales to rise in September on stimulus measures, new models · TechNode China’s Chery to mass Fans of Black Myth: Wukong surprise Luckin Coffee amid rush buying · TechNode Ubisoft issues ambiguous response to Tencent buyout speculations · TechNode Huawei to unveil triple foldable phone on September 10, same day as iPhone 16 launch · TechNode CATL opens R&D center in Hong Kong as part of $128 million investment · TechNode Huawei’s first triple Oppo launches Find X8 with inverted periscope zoom technology · TechNode BYD touts progress in automated driving with refreshed Han sedan · TechNode Huawei reveals name of first tri Huawei’s car business swings to first Nokia cuts 2,000 jobs in China for cost Volvo’s parent Geely to build $170 million joint factory in Vietnam · TechNode China’s BYD partners with Black Myth: Wukong to digitalize heritage sites · TechNode Mazda’s China JV to invest $1.4 billion in major EV push · TechNode Zeekr gets approval to test Level 3 autonomous vehicles in China · TechNode Kuaishou invites nine movie directors to produce clips using Kling model · TechNode Apple becomes first customer of TSMC’s Arizona plant · TechNode
2.3432s , 8201.0625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Secret Confessions (2025) Mrs. Bugaw Episode 39】,Warmth Information Network