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# Surface Pro 10 for Business adds NFC for YubiKey support
- URL: https://www.techstories.co/surface-pro-10-for-business-adds-nfc-for-yubikey-support/
- Published: 2024-03-25T10:58:38.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-25T10:58:38.000Z
- Author: Paul Mah
- Tags: Cyber Security, Gadgets

In a first, the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business adds NFC reader, works with the YubiKey.  
  
I almost missed it, but the just-announced Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for business actually comes with a built-in NFC reader.  
  
💻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲  
  
The Surface Pro 10 comes with:

- Powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU
- Up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM.
- Up to 1TB of storage.
- 1440p webcam with 114° field of view.

It goes on sale from 9 April with prices starting from S$1,617.  
  
Don't expect to see it listed on Microsoft Store though; it'll be sold through business channels instead.  
  
**🛡️ Support NFC**  
  
The inclusion of an NFC reader means it can work with NFC security keys such as the YubiKey for passwordless authentication.  
  
In fact:

- Microsoft designed this with Yubico.
- YubiKey works natively with Windows 11.
- Tap on the top left-hand corner to authenticate.

**🔒 Yubi-what?**

For those wondering, the YubiKey is a standalone security dongle that delivers hardware-based authentication.  
  
It is batteryless with no moving parts and works either by plugging into a USB port or via NFC.  
  
I've previously shared how the YubiKey can be used to:

- Unlock your password manager.
- Authenticate Android smartphones.
- Secure cloud services such as AWS, Zapier etc.
- Login to Windows (By plugging it in).

Now, you can also tap to authenticate on the Surface Pro 10.  
  
Read what I wrote about the YubiKey here: [https://lnkd.in/gtj9fisc](https://lnkd.in/gtj9fisc?ref=techstories.co)  
  
**🤔 Tell me more**

When getting a new laptop, which matters the most to you?

1. Facial login.
2. Fingerprint reader.
3. Other security features.