Windows 10 has seen the release of a new preview build for those in the fast ring testing the update due to land in the first half of 2020.
Build 18936 ushers in a passwordless sign-in system for the Microsoft account(s) on your device, meaning rather than a traditional password, you can use your fingerprint or Windows Hello facial recognition (or a PIN) for better security. (If you’re wondering why a Windows Hello PIN is more secure than a password, Microsoft has the answer for you in this video
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To enable this option, head into Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, and where it says ‘Make your device passwordless’ you need to choose ‘On’. You might not see the option in your account settings yet, though, because only a small percentage of testers are getting the functionality initially, with a gradual rollout planned.
It sounds like most folks should get the option to go passwordless in the next couple of weeks, though.
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