Windows 8 has a new lock screen that is shown when you lock Windows. This new screen allows you to see information such as new mail, calendar entries, the weather, and other information while the ...

The lock screen appears first as you turn on or wake up a Windows 8 computer, so you want it to make a pleasant impression. By default, Windows displays only images that best fit your screen ...

When you wake up Windows 8 after it has gone to sleep, you will be presented with the lock screen. You will then have to enter your password to start using Windows 8 ...

it's quite easy to disable the new Windows 8 lock screen. In essence, the new Windows 8 lock/login screen is meant to act as a dashboard, flashing up notifications for new email, IMs, and so on.