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    Fingerprint as only login measure?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zuffox, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. Zuffox

    Zuffox Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if it's possible to use fingerprint scan as the only means of logging in on the computer? As I see it, the only option at the moment is using a account password, but I'd prefer if it were just the former - with no password.

    Is there a way to do it?
     
    Zuffox, Dec 11, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If at some point your fingerprint reader stopped working, you'd be hosed.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 11, 2008
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  3. thomasg_gpm

    thomasg_gpm Notebook Guru

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    I still wonder why anyone would "secure" his laptop with a mark he has spread all over the machine.
    In my opinion fingerprint readers are just the modern way of sticking Post-its with the password on the screen.
     
    thomasg_gpm, Dec 11, 2008
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  4. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hahah...not quite that. You'd have to take the fingerprint and then place it on something that you could SLIDE across the reader. The ones that you just place your finger on are less secure though for sure (not on laptops...).
     
    jaredy, Dec 11, 2008
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  5. nels1316

    nels1316 Notebook Guru

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    haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks those things are ridiculous stupid.
     
    nels1316, Dec 11, 2008
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    to me its more of a convenience factor, for example sometimes i get a call in the middle of the night and i have to reach for my laptop to check something, (its always on) bringing it out of standby with a fingerprint swipe is more convenient..... and also to stop pesky friends/co workers messing with my laptop as a practical joke when im not at it. lol....
     
    afhstingray, Dec 11, 2008
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  7. pacmandelight

    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    ^ QFT. What he said.
     
    pacmandelight, Dec 12, 2008
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