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Re:What’s new in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update by fowl2 on Friday May 29, 2020 @10:14AM (#23350178)
Because that PIN can only be used on that device, whereas your password can be used from anywhere. Think of it like 2FA where one of the factors is physical possession of the device.
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