How to control when your screen switches off and your computer goes to sleep |
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It can be really annoying when your screen switches off or your computer goes to sleep when you haven't touched it for a few minutes
Here's how to control it. (Note: You will only see the On Battery option on a Laptop or Notebook)
1. Click the Windows button (bottom left) or tap the Windows key on your keyboard
2. Click on Settings icon
3. Click System
4. Click Power & sleep in the left panel
5. Adjust the settings to your liking...
Screen = keeps the computer on but just turns off the screen
Sleep = turns off the computer so when you start it up it attempts to 'remember' everything you had open