Change Screen Timeout

Modified on Fri, 12 Nov 2021 at 11:35 AM

Does your computer lock itself after 10 minutes of idling, please follow the guide below to change the required settings.


  1. Firstly Click on Start
  2. Click on the cog Icon to open settings
  3. Click on System
  4. Select Power and Sleep
  5. Change both of the drop down's to an hour, please don't set this any higher, else this might become a security risk.


Please always remember to lock your computer if you decide to leave the room especially at the end of the day.

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