KensingtonVeriMark Desktop Fingerprint reader, USB Fingerprint Security Key for PC, Laptop, 360 degree Readability Biometric Fingerprint Scanner Compatible with Windows 10/11 Hello, K62330WW

Say Goodbye to «Forgot password? / Reset your account» and other hassles faced of remembering the password.The Kensington VeriMark IT Fingerprint Key is a USB dongle that adds an additional secure login layer to your computer and to some websites and services.With the help of this fingerprint scanner from Kensington - you can easily log on to your PC and also to your favourite websites through the touch of your finger.· There is no need to remember the password, just place your finger over the scanner whenever the screen prompts you to enter username or password.· The scanner is compatible with Windows 7, 8/8.1 and 10.Moreover, it is also compatible with Windows Hello, Windows Azure, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype and other Microsoft services which opens up the possibility for the IT administrators to easily manage the employee’s authentication methods.In addition to Windows Hello compatibility, the reader also comes with FIDO2/WebAuthn compatible which means that you also get the option to use the fingerprint scanner as part of the Two-Factor Authentication to log into various websites, apps or services directly from a web browser (all the popular ones are supported: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge etc.)· Encryption is also used to protect all the fingerprint data held on the reader.· On one side of the dongle, there is a padlock-shaped LED. When accessing a website with it, it lights WHITE when you use the correct fingerprint and RED when you use the wrong fingerprint.ⓘ KEEP IN MIND:The Web Authentication is supported on Windows 10 only!✔ Pros:+ You can easily sign-in to the Windows with your fingerprint (without remembering usernames and passwords)+ The sensor is fast and accurate+ Can be used with multiple computers+ Easy to install and to use+ Compact size✖ Cons:- No complaints(I will update this post if any quality issues arise)👉 Features I would like to Add, Change or Remove:· Add Mac / Linux support· Add a cover or other design solution - to be able to attach the dongle to a keychain or something else for safekeepingThis is definitely something I would recommend to anyone who takes their device with them anywhere to help keep those important files and information locked and secured / to keep undesired users away when using the login process.

I bought this with some reservations due to some less than favourable reviews, but in my case it works really well. I am using it with a Windows 11 desktop computer and it is plugged into a front panel USB-A socket. On first plugging it in, Windows went into the setup routine automatically. If there is one change I could suggest, it would be to offer a choice of colour other than black; it would then be easier to aim a finger at if it were not a black dongle on a black panel.

TLDR BELOW:This fingerprint reader performs its job flawlessly. It reads fingerprints incredibly quickly, but the key is to keep your finger on the sensor until the recognition is complete, only lifting it afterward. It sounds simple, but it's surprisingly easy to forget during a busy day with lots on your plate.What sets this device apart is its on-device fingerprint recognition, which adds an extra layer of security. By processing the fingerprint data locally, it significantly reduces the risk of your data being intercepted by third parties. This is a big improvement over readers that send raw data to the host OS for processing. Additionally, the indicator lights are bright and easy to see, adding to the overall user-friendly experience.As part of the VeriMark series, this is the only fingerprint reader that's fully compatible with Windows Hello for desktop, which is a major selling point.The only downside, if I can call it that, is the stiff USB cable. A softer, more flexible cable would make the device even better.----------------------------------------------Update after 2 months:This fingerprint reader does not do the job properly.Praise for keeping the data on the device while processing, which is commendable however it is nowhere as close to a phone type fingerprint reader.This device fails to perform after a time with the existing fingerprint, why I don't know.Conclusion:It is nowhere as good as a fingerprint reader on a bad phone, even they are better sadly.

It’s cool to have a fingerprint sensor. And often, they work super well. My hands could be sopping wet when I get to my MacBook and while I wouldn’t handle my MacBook in that state, I’m highly confident it would pick up my fingerprint still anyway. For £30, the verimark falls short of that by far. It was easy to set up and worked well with my desktop (I put it in the USB port my keyboard has), and it looks cool on the keyboard. It’s plenty small enough and seemingly works with a lot more than just Microsoft’s surface devices. However, it just doesn’t pick up my fingerprint very well at all after initial scanning regardless of how clean my hands are. I’ve tried redoing it twice since and it still just refuses probably over half the time to recognise me. It also REALLY doesn’t help that unlike macOS, you either have to click or swipe up into the login screen and then either fail scanning your fingerprint something like 5-7 times or press some fiddly buttons to have the right to enter your pin in Windows 11 if you start to realise the sensor won’t work. All in all, I just tragically can’t recommend it for £30.