💻 Technology 13h ago · Sean Endicott

Windows 11 is pulling picture passwords and pushing people to PINs, passwords, and biometrics

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Windows 11 is pulling picture passwords and pushing people to PINs, passwords, and biometrics
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Windows 11 will soon lose a way to log in to a PC. A recent update removes the option to set up a new picture password. If you already have a picture password on your PC, you can continue to use it, but the feature is being phased out.Microsoft is on a mission to push the world beyond passwords. The tech giant generally recommends a PIN, facial recognition, or a fingerprint to log in to Windows 11. Passkeys are often the top recommendation for authentication, though you cannot log in to a Window

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