- Different Windows Lock Screens
- Customizing the Lock Screen Picture
- Adding Apps to the Lock Screen
- Rearranging Tiles on the Start Screen
- Making Tiles Larger or Smaller
- Removing Tiles
- Adding New Tiles to the Start Screen
- Changing Windows Colors
- Changing Your Profile Picture
- Configuring Windows Settings
- Setting Up Additional Users
- Switching Between Users
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Adding Apps to the Lock Screen
The Lock screen can display a number of apps that run in the background and display useful or interesting information, even while your computer is locked. By default, you see the date/time, power status, and connection status, but it’s easy to add other apps to the Lock screen.
Display the charms bar and click or tap Settings to display the Settings panel.
Click or tap Change PC Settings to display the PC Settings page.
TIP: Lock Screen Apps
You can add information from the following apps to the Lock screen: Calendar, Mail, Messaging, and Weather.
TIP: Real-Time Information
The apps you see on the Lock screen display information in real time.
Click or tap Personalize in the left column.
Click or tap Lock Screen in the right panel.
Scroll down the Lock Screen panel to the Lock Screen Apps section and click a + button to display the Choose an App panel.
Click or tap the app you want to add.
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TIP: Displaying Live Information
You can also opt for one of the Lock screen apps to display detailed live information, such as unread messages or current weather conditions. To select which app displays detailed information, click or tap the app button in the Choose an App to Display Detailed Status section. When the Choose an App panel appears, click or tap the app you want.