Published May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT My love for computers started with a trusty Compaq back in 2005, and I haven't looked back since. This had me graduate into being an avid tinkerer, even if I end up soft-bricking stuff most of the time. I do also love video games. When it comes to user authentication and administrator-level access, we’ve come to sacrifice security for convenience. Not all security features are created equal , and this is true for biometric devices as well. With that in mind, Windows Hello has got to be one of the most misunderstood features in existence. Contrary to popular belief, Windows Hello is quite secure and, at times, even better than a traditional PIN or password. Related Why This Built-In Windows Feature Isn't a Replacement for Your Password Manager It might be built into Windows, but you still need a dedicated password manager.…