Fingerprint reader for desktop PC?
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I'm moving from a laptop to a desktop PC as my current work needs a much gruntier GPU.
One thing I'll miss is the built-in fingerprint scanner in the XPS. I've tried to find a suitable PC keyboard with built-in scanner, but the it looks like they're pretty uncommon. The Microsoft one looks nice but is out of stock everywhere. https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-gb/produc...
Any good suggestions? Another alternative is a keyboard with built-in USB ports and a fingerprint dongle like this.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eikon-Mini-USB-Fingerprin...
One thing I'll miss is the built-in fingerprint scanner in the XPS. I've tried to find a suitable PC keyboard with built-in scanner, but the it looks like they're pretty uncommon. The Microsoft one looks nice but is out of stock everywhere. https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-gb/produc...
Any good suggestions? Another alternative is a keyboard with built-in USB ports and a fingerprint dongle like this.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eikon-Mini-USB-Fingerprin...
https://www.ballicom.co.uk/microsoft-ekz-00005-.p1... - and its a bit discounted 
Alternatively, if its a W10 device, have think about adding a Windows Hello webcam onto it (i use a Logitech Brio). Facial recognition on a very old desktop works just as well as on the Surface Book 2 - lovely experience.
Alternatively, if its a W10 device, have think about adding a Windows Hello webcam onto it (i use a Logitech Brio). Facial recognition on a very old desktop works just as well as on the Surface Book 2 - lovely experience.
randlemarcus said:
https://www.ballicom.co.uk/microsoft-ekz-00005-.p1... - and its a bit discounted
Alternatively, if its a W10 device, have think about adding a Windows Hello webcam onto it (i use a Logitech Brio). Facial recognition on a very old desktop works just as well as on the Surface Book 2 - lovely experience.
"Out of stock" there too Alternatively, if its a W10 device, have think about adding a Windows Hello webcam onto it (i use a Logitech Brio). Facial recognition on a very old desktop works just as well as on the Surface Book 2 - lovely experience.
Win 10, so Webcam is a good shout. Facial recognition worries me a bit though!
silentbrown said:
"Out of stock" there too
Win 10, so Webcam is a good shout. Facial recognition worries me a bit though!
Damn, cou,ld have sworn it said "in stock". Sorry.Win 10, so Webcam is a good shout. Facial recognition worries me a bit though!
It shouldn't, its just local biometrics. Your face isn't being beamed up to Big Brother, and it cant share faces between two devices.
What about this one, which plugs directly into a USB port?
https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
595Heaven said:
What about this one, which plugs directly into a USB port?
https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
Looks exactly like the one I put in the original post...https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
Any recommendations for a keyboard with usb ports,then? I don't want my desk covered in trailing cables!
most pc's have front mounted USB ports, if its on the desk next to you, shouldn't be a huge problem. Hell just get a USB extender and blutack (higher tech solutions may also apply) it to your desk in a convenient position.
something like this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Black-USB-Ex...
to go with this.
https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
Probably cheaper than a USB port dedicated keyboard etc, position it wherever you want.
something like this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Black-USB-Ex...
to go with this.
https://idency.com/products/idencyhome/windows-fin...
Probably cheaper than a USB port dedicated keyboard etc, position it wherever you want.
Edited by techguyone on Wednesday 1st July 15:06
Edited by techguyone on Wednesday 1st July 15:07
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