Windows 11: Lock Screen Exclusive

You can choose multiple folders (including OneDrive sync folders) to create a rotating digital photo album on your monitor. 2. Managing Lock Screen Status and Notifications

These widgets make the lock screen functional, allowing users to check the forecast or their schedule with a single glance.

Take five minutes today to explore your menu. Turn your lock screen into something that makes you smile every time you wake your PC up. After all, you have to look at it every single day—you might as well make it work for you.

Windows 11 has expanded the lock screen's functionality to act as an information hub. Customize the Lock Screen in Windows - Microsoft Support

If you cannot see your calendar or weather updates, ensure that background apps are allowed to run. Navigate to and verify that the specific apps you want on your lock screen have permission to show notifications on the lock screen.

By default, Windows 11 shows the lock screen, then the login screen (where you enter your PIN/password). You can remove the lock screen step so that waking your PC immediately presents the login prompt.

This automatically locks your PC when your phone (Bluetooth) walks away.

Recent updates (and Insider builds) have introduced more robust widget options, including finance trackers and sports scores, accessible directly from the lock screen. 3. Additional Customization Options Customize the Lock Screen in Windows - Microsoft Support

A dynamic feature that displays a rotating set of high-quality images from Microsoft, accompanied by trivia and tips.

Expand the to tweak behavior, such as allowing the slideshow to run on battery power or using photos that fit your screen precisely. Managing Notifications and Dynamic Statuses

To change any aspect of your Windows 11 lock screen, you must first navigate to the dedicated settings menu. Press to open the Settings app. Select Personalization from the left-hand sidebar. Click on Lock screen in the right pane. 2. Personalizing Your Lock Screen Background

Symptom: You press a key, the lock screen moves up, but you see a blank screen or a second lock screen.

Your lock screen can display real-time information from your favorite apps, allowing you to check important updates at a glance. Choosing Your Main Status App

This means if you have Spotify running in the background, you can skip a track or pause the music directly from the lock screen. You can also see To-Do lists or alarms without fully engaging with the system.

In Windows 11, Spotlight has become more interactive. Users can hover over the image to see a "Like" button or an "Info" button, allowing them to learn more about the location in the photo or tailor future images to their preferences. This turns the lock screen into a rotating gallery that refreshes every time you wake your device.