Monday, 22 October 2012

Picture Password in Windows 8

So you probably heard about it, now you can log in to Windows 8 using your favorite picture. How this works?, well, you can have a better benefit using a tablet but you could also enjoy it on a laptop or PC. here it's how.

You need to draw three gestures on your designated pictures, for axample tapping or clicking each person in the picture in a specific order.

Step by step

1.Go to the Start Screen. From the Search Charm, type picture password. Make sure you are searchin on Settings, click on Create or change picture password. You might need to enter your password to continue.

2.You will be provided with a screen that explains how to set up a picture password.

3.Click on the Choose picture button. Select the image you want to use as your password and then click Open.

4.You can arrange the focus of the picture in case the picture is larger than the screen. click on the Use this picture.

5.Use the information on the screen to create your three gestures, in other words, click on three spots in your picture in an specific order and confirm. Click Finish when you are done.

6.Sign out and try it.

7.Enjoy and show all your friends what you did!

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