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In response to "I implemented Windows Hello for Business this week at work. It basically lets us use PIN or biometrics to lock/unlock our PCs. I have yet to" by oblique

Remember implementing a forgotten / reset password app on the Windows Lock Screen back in the day. Click button -> Sec Questions -> Reset. -- nm

Posted by the ice (aka budice) Jul 31 '20, 09:34

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I'm waiting for David to respond above so I can practice my user pitch. I'm guessing that many will be confused by it in general. -- nm - oblique Jul 31, 09:36 10
- What, to Apple? -- nm - David Jul 31, 09:38 9
  - :) No, on Windows Hello for Business. Explaining to users why a PIN unlock on their PC is "better" than their password is an interesting discussion -- nm - oblique Jul 31, 09:39 8
    - I've actually been wondering about this myself on my home computer. -- nm - pmb Jul 31, 09:43 4
      - The PIN is tied to the security chip inside your PC. It is never transmitted across a network, etc. It protects your password from being stolen, etc - oblique Jul 31, 09:45 1
        
        never trust a computer, kilbo -- nm - decline Jul 31, 09:46
      - I mean it's easier (shorter) and I'm not worried about it at home, but it does seem like you're giving up some security just using a PIN. -- nm - pmb Jul 31, 09:44 1
        
        Technically it isn't "just" a PIN. You had to give your password to make the PIN and it is tied to a single device. So now device + PIN = you. It's - oblique Jul 31, 09:51
    - Oh, I have used one for several years now. So, I just nodded and moved on, sorry. -- nm - David Jul 31, 09:39 2
      - Mac? -- nm - oblique Jul 31, 09:40 1
        
        God, no. -- nm - David Jul 31, 09:41

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