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Quick tip of the dayYou step away from your computer for just a minute, and — ugh — your screen is locked. Now, we don’t suggest disabling this altogether. That lock screen is important for keeping your computer secure. But you can adjust it a bit. Head to the Start menu and click Settings.Select System from the Settings menu.Click Power & Sleep.Under Sleep, select your preferred time from the dropdown menu. Choose from 1 minute all the way up to 5 hours.🖥️ For even more fun, check out my five Windows 10 tricks to save you time and space. |
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