It may feel frustrating to have to enter your password every time you sit down at your laptop, or to have to scan your fingerprint every time you want to get into your phone, but these security ...

The Windows lock screen may seem like an obstacle, but whether you're on Windows 10 or Windows 11, it offers helpful information and customization options. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to ...

You can change the lock screen on your Windows computer by customizing the background image and specifying what supplemental information it displays. To change the lock screen, start the Settings app ...

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link You can't accuse Windows of not giving you enough ways to lock your computer. In addition to locking it from the Start menu, letting it lock ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If you've just unboxed a new laptop or desktop with Windows 11, your first move should be personalizing it to fit your workflow and preferences. While the initial setup is relatively simple, it’s more ...