One day, Microsoft promises, you won’t need a password to log in to your Windows 10 PC. That promise is Windows Hello, which will use your face or fingerprint as your passport for Windows and the web.

With an Intel RealSense 3D camera, you can use Windows Hello sign in with your face instead of your password. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services.

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