Windows Hello provides simple and convenient user authentication without sacrificing the security and privacy of the user. Furthermore, biometric technology is definitely a better option than a short, weak, and often repeated password. This makes Windows Hello more convenient than typing a password because it provides a faster and more secure way to log in.
HOW TO: Microsoft Two-Factor Authentication
I recently wrote a post about the value of two-factor authentication. Two-step authentication helps protect you by making it more difficult for someone else to sign in to your online accounts. Even if a hacker successfully phishes for your credentials (username and password), they still won't be able to access your account without access to your smartphone and/or other second factor item (e.g. security key). Now that you have been convinced that you want to use two-factor authentication to help keep your online accounts safe, how do you set it up.
One Week with Windows 10
So I've had the chance to officially use Windows 10 since its release and I must say that I am extremely impressed. So far, my first impressions are pretty positive. After a week of continued use of Windows 10, I must say that it’s a drastic improvement over previous versions of Windows. In fact, never have I ever been excited about a release of Windows as I have with Windows 10.
Protecting Your Data on the Microsoft Surface
If you know me, you know that I love the Microsoft Surface. It's one of the best devices available to run Windows. I love the Surface so much that I have three of them. I use a Surface Pro 3 as my primary computer at work and I personally own a Surface Pro 2 and Surface 3. I pretty much carry a Surface with me all the time. I am also mindful of where it is at all times, but what if my Surface was lost or stolen. Who would gain access to my data? BitLocker Drive Encryption using the Trusted Platform Module technology allows Surface users to lock data until specific hardware or software conditions are met.