Windows 8: Set up the weather app - how it works

This practical tip explains how to set up the weather app under Windows 8.

Set up the weather app: add locations and set your own weather location

1. Open the "Weather" app via the tiles in the start menu.
2. Scroll all the way to the right in the app and click on "My Places".
3. At this point you can click on the house icon under "Home" and specify your place of residence.
4. With "Favorites" you can add additional locations via the plus icon for which you would like current weather information.
5. If you want to delete locations from your view, click on the pencil icon at the top right and on the respective X symbol.

In the next practical tip, read how you can display the weather in the Google calendar.