How to change Lock Screen Apps on a WinBook Tablet running Windows 8.1

Description: This technical article will show how to add or change apps on the lock screen of a WinBook Tablet running Windows 8.1

  1. Open the charms bar by swiping in from the right hand side of the screen.
    Windows 8 Charms Menu
  2. Go to Settings.
    Windows 8 Settings Charm
  3. Under settings go to Change PC settings.
    Windows 8 Change PC Settings
  4. Under Change PC settings go to PC and devices.
    Windows 8 PC Settings, PC and Devices
  5. Under PC and devices go to Lock screen.
    Windows 8 PC and Devices, Lock Screen
  6. From here you can manage, add, or delete apps on the lock screen - for instance if you wanted to add Skype you would touch the + and choose Skype from the menu.
    Windows 8 Manage Apps
    Windows 8 Manage Apps

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