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It appears Microsoft will beat Apple to market, with an easy to use option for securing devices and files using just a fingerprint. Not only will fingerprints join other authentication methods like ...

Although Computex is now officially in full-swing, it isn’t the only tech-related event that’s going on this week. New Orleans is currently playing host to Microsoft’s annual TechEd conference, and we ...

The upcoming 8.1 update to Windows 8 will offer improved fingerprint security - including the option to secure folders using a fingertip, as well as signing into Microsoft accounts and authenticating ...

The update to Windows 8 will natively support fingerprint recognition, letting users sign into accounts and lock down folders with a single swipe. Lance Whitney Contributing Writer Lance Whitney is a ...

Do you wish that your Windows laptop or even your desktop had biometric fingerprint security like Apple’s fancy MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? Guess what: it can, and you won’t even need to overpay for a ...