A closer look at logging into a Windows 10 PC with just your face

Windows 10 introduces a number of new apps and features, but one of the more unique additions is Windows Hello. Much like the Xbox One, Windows Hello will allow you to log into a Windows 10 PC with just your face. You can also use a fingerprint reader, but the facial scanning is the unique, new feature for Windows 10. It works by using a special Intel RealSense 3D camera, which means you can’t use regular webcams on existing PCs to enable Windows Hello. A number of PCs and laptops are starting to ship with built-in RealSense cameras, and more will be available later this year.

Windows Hello is relatively easy to setup. You go into settings, enable a PIN, and simply stare at the camera so it detects your face. If you use glasses, you can...

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