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@cobie
Is there any way for me to use fingerprint authentication for device unlock/etc without using a MacBook Pro? Do Apple sell like a fingerprint ID external device?
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@cobie
Ok so the only thing they sell is a keyboard, but I don’t want to use an Apple keyboard, so I’m going to glue the Apple keyboard to the bottom of my desk to one side and use it only for fingerprint auth under the table. Will report back
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@francos.eth
Why not use a Yubikey? https://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey-5-overview/
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@downshift.eth
even if you could, it's insecure.
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@joshisdead.eth
Here's what I got from chatgpt. Best Pick (Cross-Platform) AuthenTrend ATKey.Hello – Good choice if you want cross-platform support and at least some macOS functionality.
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@ltr
yubikey maybe
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@sttsm.eth
With MacBook Air
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@nelsonrodmar
Yeah I think so, but only if you buy there keyboard, Apple classic thing https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MXK83LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-and-numeric-keypad-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-usb-c-us-english-black-keys
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@kardon
Authenticate with what devices or platforms ? Authenticate with Windows login ? Or online services like AWS / Google / Microsoft ? Maybe all you need is yubikeys ?
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They don’t which is also why there is no non apple keyboard with fingerprint unlock support
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@admnov
The new magic keyboard has TouchID. Or just use an apple watch that unlocks the mac if you are nearby
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@streetphoto
You can buy a keyboard from apple with the scanner in it
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