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In response to ":) 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" by oblique

I've actually been wondering about this myself on my home computer. -- nm

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Jul 31 '20, 09:43

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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

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