How to Get Back to the Windows Lock Screen

The quickest method to jump your system to the Windows lock screen is to use the Win+L shortcut. Windows 10 also offers full support for the most classic of Windows commands: Ctrl+Alt+Delete. That fabled Windows command will take you to a short menu offering several core options. Select Lock and you’ll be whisked to the lock screen.

How to Lock Windows 10 With the Start Menu

Locking Windows 10 with the start menu takes a few extra steps, but it can be achieved without a keyboard, which could be handy in certain situations.

How to Automatically Protect Your System With a Screen Saver

A Windows 10 lock-screen timeout automatically locks the computer after a certain amount of time. Adjust it in Windows’ power options by searching for power & sleep settings in the Windows search bar, selecting the Power & Sleep settings, then adjusting the Screen and Sleep timers. Alternatively, let a screen saver lock the screen for you. Here’s how: To adjust any details of the screen saver itself, select Settings, then select Preview to test your selection.