Instructions for changing the screen lock timeout on Windows 11

While using Windows 11 , there are times when users will need to leave the computer for a period of time. And screen lock (lockscreen) is a great feature for security as well as avoiding the prying eyes of people around you. The article below will guide you to change the screen lock timeout on Windows 11.

Instructions for changing the screen lock timeout on Windows 11

First, go to the Settings section of Windows 11 by right-clicking the Start button -> selecting Settings or pressing the Windows + I key combination to quickly open it. On the Settings - System screen, click on the Power & Battery section .

In the Power & battery screen, click on Screen and sleep .

In the list that appears, pay attention to two lines:

• On battery power, turn off my screen after : Adjust the time to automatically turn off the screen when the charger is not plugged in. Click to select the time using the button at the end of the line.
• When plugged in, turn off my screen after : Adjust the time to automatically turn off the screen when the charger is plugged in. Click to select the time using the button at the end of the line.

Note that the time to automatically turn off the screen when using battery should be set shorter when charging because it will save battery life.

That's it, now you can comfortably leave the device without worrying about the screen being open for too long, wasting battery power or revealing security information.

Wishing you success!