PC security is very important and hence you need to protect your PC in the best possible way. Most operating systems also feature high quality protection features to avoid mishandling of the PC at work or home. In Windows 8, there are some useful features to secure your PC when you are away from it for a while. One such basic security feature that you get with Windows 8 is the lock screen facility, which was already present in various versions of Windows operating system.
However, Microsoft has taken Windows 8 lock screen to a higher stage with integration of the customization facility of the lock screen. The customization of the lock screen was available earlier, but the options integrated now were truly missed in earlier versions of Windows.
Whenever the PC is not used for some time, the lock screen locks the PC screen automatically, which secures your system from outside invasion. Now, with new features of the Windows 8 operating system, you can personalize the PC lock screen with your photos, wallpapers etc.
Various customization options
There are customization options that you can optimize to manage your preferred lock screen.
Adding photos to your lock screen
Add your personal photos to lock the screen by following the below:
Swipe in from the right side of the screen and touch “Settings” and then “Change PC Settings”.
Go to “PC and Devices > Lock Screen”.
If you wish to place one pic on your lock screen, tap on “Browse”, and select the pic of your choice from your PC or OneDrive.
In case you want to place slideshow to your lock screen touch “Play a Slide show on the Lock Screen” option.
Select “Add a folder” option.
Browse and select the folder which contains the photos that you want to include in slideshow for your lock screen. You can choose upto maximum of 10 folders in a single lock screen slideshow.
This is a simple process of customizing lock screen on Windows 8 PC. By following it, you will be able to customize lock screen in Windows 8 PC. If you still experience issues, contact online Windows 8 support services like Jupiter Support, who will guide you through these steps at a low cost of only $29.