Frequently asked questions - 71
Tips and hints for using Windows
We know this is a new operating system that will take some
getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get
started.
Can I turn off notifications?
You can turn off notifications so that you can leave your computer
running, but not be disturbed by notifications.
Press the
Windows key
or select the
Windows Start button
and
select
Settings
>
System
>
Notifications
. From here you can
enable/disable notifications for all of your apps or choose which
apps to enable/disable.
Can I personalize the Lock screen?
You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run
a slideshow of images, or to show you quick status and
notifications to suit your personal needs.
To change the background, press the
Windows key
or select the
Windows Start button
and select
Settings
>
Personalization
>
Lock
screen
. From here you can:
• Select a background image for the lock screen
• Turn the
Slideshow
on or off
• Select lock screen apps.
How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?
1.Press the
Windows key
or select the
Windows Start button
and
select
Settings
>
Personalization
.
2.Under Lock screen, select
Slideshow
.
3.Click
Browse
and open the folder you wish to use (your
Pictures
folder will open by default). Select
Choose this folder
to add the
folder to the lock screen slideshow.
4.Select a folder and select
Remove
to remove the folder from the
lock screen slideshow.
5.Change the other settings to suit your needs.
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