Learn how to personalize a Windows lock screen with a background photo, slideshow, or app notifications.

Oct 14, 2025 · Fit: this option adjusts the image to fit within the screen while maintaining its aspect ratio. If the image's aspect ratio doesn't match the screen's, you might see bars on the sides or …

A blank screen, often referred to as a “black screen” due to its appearance, can occur in Windows for several reasons. Whether it happens at startup, after login, or following an update, this …

Oct 14, 2025 · Color filters change the color palette on the screen to help users distinguish between things that differ only by color To learn more, see Change color contrast in Windows …

Oct 14, 2025 · A screen saver is an animated image or pattern that appears on your screen when your computer is idle for a specified period. While modern LCD and LED monitors are less …

If Scroll Lock is on, your cursor moves between columns and rows, not cells. Here's how to turn off Scroll Lock.

Windows defaults for screen and sleep have been updated to reduce energy use when your device is idle. The tables below show the new default values for screen and sleep.

To enable Dynamic lock, turn the toggle On . Take your phone with you when you move away from your device, and Windows will automatically lock within a minute after you're out of …

Personalization Use the Personalization page to customize the appearance of your PC, including themes, backgrounds, colors, lock screen, Start menu, and taskbar settings.

In the Value data box, type the path and name of the screen saver, and then click OK. Important Make sure that you specify the path correctly to the screen saver. If the screen saver is …