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Windows Hello:You are the password

Windows Hello logs you into your Windows devices in less than 2 seconds, 3x faster than a password1. Use your camera to recognize your face or try your fingerprint reader – either way Windows Hello recognizes you instantly. You can always keep your PIN as a backup.

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Sign in your way

Enabling Windows Hello turns on sign-in with your face or fingerprint. Login faster and more securely to your laptop, tablet, device, app, or even websites; you can even make in-app purchases.

Windows Hello facial recognition

Sign-in with your smile

Windows Hello fingerprint recognition

Sign-in with your fingerprint

Windows Hello enabled apps

Windows Hello works with compatible apps like iHeartRADIO and DropBox, so you can bypass the password and breeze right through. Sign-ins are fast and password-free, with an extra measure of security.7

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Get the best of Windows 10 with Windows Hello enabled devices

Windows Hello enabled devices have enterprise-grade biometric sensors and must meet strict compatibility requirements, providing a superior level of protection improved over today’s standard login and password approach.

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Windows Hello companion devices

Your companion devices unlock your PC.

Windows Hello lets you use your digital wristband, smart watch, phone and other companion devices to quickly unlock your Windows PC without using a password.6 By already certifying your identity, these devices give you another choice for quick, secured sign-ins.

Windows Hello compatible accessories

BIO-key SideTouch Fingerprint Reader

BIO-key SideTouch Fingerprint Reader

SideTouch is a high-quality USB fingerprint reader to sign in to your Windows device with just a touch of your finger.

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Razer Stargazer Depth-sensing HD Webcam

Razer Stargazer Depth-sensing HD Webcam

The Razer Stargazer incorporates the 3D scanning and gesture-recognition technology of Intel RealSense and Windows Hello.

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Additional Windows 10 features

* Up to 12 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.

** System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. For more information, see surface.com/storage.

† Up to 9 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.

†† System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. For more information, see surface.com/storage. Estimated retail prices shown, actual prices and device availability may vary by retailer.

1 Based on average time comparison between typing a password respectively detecting a face or fingerprint to authentication success

2 Games and certain content subscriptions sold separately. Ultra HD availability subject to your Netflix subscription plan, Internet service, device capabilities, and content availability. www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse to run Netflix in 4K on a PC device, it must have a 4K-capable screen and use a 7th generation (Kabylake) Intel chipset.

3 4K display available on certain configurations.

4 Cortana available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device.

5 Touch capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessory may be sold separately.

6 Available for selected companion devices and selected Windows 10 editions. Might require that PC and companion devices are joined in Azure Active Directory or Active Directory and paired via Bluetooth.

7 Limited to compatible apps.