In this article, we will explore how to change the power settings on Windows computers. Power settings allow users to control the computer's behavior when it is idle or when the lid is closed, among other things. Understanding and customizing these settings is important for optimizing power usage and ensuring the computer meets the user's specific needs. We will provide step-by-step instructions on how to access and modify power settings in the Windows operating system.

Examples:

1. Modifying Power Settings through Control Panel:

   • Press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel from the menu.
   • In the Control Panel, click on "Power Options."
   • Choose the power plan you want to modify (e.g., Balanced, Power Saver, High Performance).
   • Click on "Change plan settings" next to the selected power plan.
   • Adjust the desired settings such as "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to sleep" according to your preferences.
   • Click on "Save changes" to apply the modifications.

2. Modifying Power Settings through Command Prompt:

   • Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt" or "Windows PowerShell" (if available) from the menu.
   • Type the command "powercfg -list" to view the available power plans.
   • Identify the power plan you want to modify and note its GUID (a unique identifier).
   • Type the command "powercfg -setactive <GUID>" to set the desired power plan as active.
   • Use the command "powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-ac <minutes>" to adjust the display timeout for when the computer is plugged in.
   • Use the command "powercfg -change -monitor-timeout-dc <minutes>" to adjust the display timeout for when the computer is running on battery.
   • Use similar commands to modify other power settings as needed.