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      How to Change Sleep Settings on Windows10 and 11 Laptops

      Changing Sleep Settings on Windows 10 and 11 Laptops

      Prerequisites: None 

      Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

      Estimated Time: 5 Minutes 

      Expected Outcome: Have your Laptop Screen Sleep at the Desired time

      Tools Required: Windows Laptop Computer 

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      WINDOWS 10

      To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 10, go to Start , and select Settings  > System > Power & sleep.

      • Under Screen, select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device.

      • Under Sleep, select how long you want your device to wait before going to sleep when you’re not using it.

      For more power saving options, select Additional power settings to change how your device uses power.

      WINDOWS 11

       

      To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 11, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen and sleep.

       

      • Screen: Select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device.

      • Sleep: Select how long you want your device to wait before going to sleep when you're not using it.