Here’s a summary of the Gagadget.com article regarding the Windows Hello change:
What’s Happened:
Microsoft has released an update for Windows 11 that changes how Windows Hello facial recognition works: it is now disabled in dark or low-light conditions.
Why the Change?
Previously, Windows...
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Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has long been celebrated for its convenience and security, allowing users to log in using facial recognition even in low-light conditions. This functionality was primarily achieved through the use of infrared (IR) sensors, which could...
Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has recently undergone a significant security enhancement that affects its functionality in low-light conditions. With the release of Windows 11 OS Build 26100.3775 in April 2025, users have observed that facial recognition no longer...
Windows Hello has long been celebrated as one of the flagship features of Microsoft’s security-centric push in Windows 11, offering a slick, passwordless login experience by harnessing biometric recognition—most notably facial authentication. With its ability to unlock devices in a split second...
Windows Hello Faces a Temporary Lockout in Windows 11: What’s Behind the Bug and How to Navigate It
With Windows 11 continuously evolving as Microsoft’s flagship operating system, many users have embraced its enhanced security features, particularly Windows Hello. This biometric authentication...
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Goodbye Windows Hello: How Microsoft’s Update Broke Biometric Login and What You Can Do About It
Microsoft’s reputation for Windows security updates has had its ups and downs, but recent troubles with Windows Hello—Microsoft's biometric login system combining facial recognition and PIN—are...
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Windows 11’s latest update, KB5055523, has sparked significant consternation among users who depend on Windows Hello for fast, secure authentication. Despite the update’s intention to bolster system security, many have found that the patch inadvertently disrupts the infrared (IR) facial...
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Windows Hello Woes: Analyzing the Impact of Microsoft's April Security Update
In a twist that may have many Windows users questioning their system’s reliability, Microsoft’s April 2025 security update has stirred up unexpected issues with Windows Hello. With the tech community already buzzing...
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Last week I highlighted a very cool preview of for the Kinect for Windows v2, Windows 10 and Windows Hello, Windows Hello with the Kinect v2. Today's a follow-up to that from Friend of the Gallery, Link Removed
#Windows10 – Using #KinectV2 for authentication with #WindowsHello
While I hope...
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For the last couple weeks I've been highlighted the Kinect Unity Assets of Rumen Filkov (aka RF Solutions), Unity Asset - Kinect [v1] with MS-SDK and Unity Asset - Kinect v2 with MS-SDK.
Today I'm wrapping up the series by sharing a great blog post from Rumen on using his “Kinect v2 with...
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This video covers the basics of installing and using the Kinect sensor. You may find it easier to follow along by downloading the Link Removed.
[Link Removed] Overview of Kinect Sensor
[Link Removed] Device Manager
[Link Removed] Using Kinect as an Audio Device
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Raghu Murthi and Albert Panello talk about some of the technology behind the Kinect, including the below points:
Three major subsystems in the sensor (Optical, Audio, Motor)
Optical consists of depth projector and sensor
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