How to Change Screen Lock Time in Windows 10?
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Change the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout in Power Options

  • Click the Start menu and type “Power Options” and hit Enter to open Power Options.
  • In the Power Options window, click “Change plan settings”
  • In the Change Plan Settings window, click the “Change advanced power settings” link.

How do I change the length of time before my computer locks?

You select 30 seconds all the way to 5 minutes before your screen locks; you can also choose to set Auto-Lock to Never, essentially turning Auto-Lock off.

2. How to Change iPhone and iPad Auto-Lock

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Display & Brightness.
  3. Select Auto-Lock.
  4. Set the sleep timer to the time that works best for you.

How do I change the auto lock on Windows 10?

They are:

  • Windows-L. Hit the Windows key and the L key on your keyboard. Keyboard shortcut for the lock!
  • Ctrl-Alt-Del. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
  • Start button. Tap or click the Start button in the bottom-left corner.
  • Auto lock via screen saver. You can set your PC to lock automatically when the screen saver pops up.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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