💻How to Change Power and Sleep Settings in Windows 11

💻How to Change Power and Sleep Settings in Windows 11

After upgrading to Windows 11 or receiving a new computer, you might find that your device sleeps sooner than expected. This is normal and part of Microsoft’s effort to improve energy efficiency, especially for laptops.

😴💻If you find your device sleeping too quickly—especially during meetings or presentations—you can easily adjust these settings:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Power & battery

  2. Click Screen and sleep

  3. Adjust the timers to suit your preferences

For more details, you can visit Microsoft’s official guide:
 🔗 Power settings in Windows 11


Notes

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Stride IT Helpdesk:

  • Phone: 855.512.4357 (Option 2)

  • Online Ticket: K12rit.com

Here’s a quick comparison of the default sleep settings:

Windows 11 Defaults:

  • On battery:

    • Screen turns off after 3 minutes

    • Device sleeps after 3 minutes

  • Plugged in:

    • Screen turns off after 5 minutes

    • Device sleeps after 5 minutes

Windows 10 Defaults (for reference):

  • On battery:

    • Screen turns off after 4 minutes - 15 minutes

    • Device sleeps after 4 minutes - 15 minutes

  • Plugged in:

    • Screen turns off after 10 minutes -30 minutes

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