To change how long your laptop screen stays on, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Start menu and click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
2. In the Settings menu, click on the “System” option.
3. In the System menu, select “Power & Sleep” from the left-hand side panel.
Now, you will see options to customize the screen timeout settings for when your laptop is running on battery power and when it is plugged in.
For “On battery power”:
– Under the “Screen” section, you can choose how long your laptop’s screen stays on before it turns off when not in use. You can select options such as 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or “Never” (to keep the screen on indefinitely).
– If you want to conserve battery life, you may want to select a shorter duration, like 1 or 5 minutes.
For “When plugged in”:
– Similar to the “On battery power” section, you can choose how long the screen stays on before it turns off when your laptop is connected to a power source.
– Again, you can select options like 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or “Never.”
If you are using a desktop computer, you will only see the option for “When plugged in,” as desktops do not run on battery power.
It’s worth noting that keeping your laptop’s screen on indefinitely by selecting “Never” may consume more battery power. If you are concerned about battery life, it is recommended to choose a shorter duration for the screen timeout.
In my personal experience, I prefer to keep my laptop’s screen timeout at around 5 minutes when on battery power and 15 minutes when plugged in. This allows me to save battery while still giving me enough time to step away from my laptop without it turning off.
To summarize, to change how long your laptop screen stays on, go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep. Customize the screen timeout settings for both “On battery power” and “When plugged in” sections. Remember to consider your battery life needs when selecting the duration.