Use Windows Hello with EcoID and SideTouch fingerprint readers
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Windows Hello is a biometric authentication method that allows you to instantly access your Windows 10 devices by using your face or fingerprint to log into devices running Windows 10.
If you have a high-end Windows device such as Lumia 950 XL or Surface Book, you’ll surely want to take advantage of this feature. However, if you want to use Windows Hello on an older computer, then you will most likely want to use a hardware solution from companies such as BIO-key. BIO-key fingerprint readers usually cost less than $10 and they work without any issues.
The EcoID and SideTouch are two BIO-key products we suggest you give a spin.
EcoID and SideTouch: two reliable touch fingerprint readers
The EcoID and SideTouch are two easy-to-use devices that come with a durable touch fingerprint reader. Both devices work on any Windows device with a standard USB port. The EcoID was developed to provide an option for a docking station or workstation that wants to incorporate biometric authentication into the sign-in process.
The SideTouch was created more for tablets and laptops but it has the same purpose: to incorporate biometric authentication into the sign-in process.
EcoID offers the following features:
- Perfect for desktops and workstations with Windows 7, 8.1, and 10
- Microsoft-tested and qualified for Windows Hello
- Fingerprint biometric sign-in for Windows Hello
- Durable design for commercial use
- Cost efficient alternative to expensive readers
- Authenticate to a device or server
- Enhance security and convenience in one
- Works with BIO-key Authentication for Active Directory
- 1-year warranty.
SideTouch comes with the following features:
- Perfect for tablets and laptops with Windows 8.1 and 10
- Microsoft-tested and qualified for Windows Hello
- Fingerprint biometric sign-in for Windows Hello
- Durable design for commercial use
- Cost efficient alternative to expensive readers
- Authenticate to a device or server
- Enhance security and convenience in one
- Works with BIO-key Authentication for Active Directory
- 1-year warranty.
You can buy the EcoID and SideTouch fingerprint readers for $39.99 from the Microsoft Store.
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