I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for ...

And if you don't like any controls on your lock screen, here's how to remove them for good. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, ...

Windows 11 now lets you control the widgets that appear in the Lock Screen, and you can even disable the feature completely. Here's how.

If Lock Screen timeout is not working in Windows 11/10, this post may help. The lock screen timeout feature enhances security and power management by locking your PC once inactive for a set period.