Biometric authentication is coming to Windows 10 with Windows Hello

It looks like the days of the password are numbered. Microsoft has announced Windows Hello, a new biometric authentication system launching with Windows 10 in the (Northern hemisphere) fall. It means you'll be able to unlock your computer with a fingerprint or a face, just as you can on today's flagship smartphones.

With the software support

 Microsoft is placing in the next version of Windows, manufacturers can start adding the necessary scanners and lenses on the hardware side – and as Windows 10 is aiming to bring the same OS experience to smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops and consoles, it's a significant step forward for biometric security.