To manage screen time in Windows 10, use the built-in Microsoft Family Safety features via account.microsoft.com/family or the Family Safety app to set daily usage limits, schedules, and app/game restrictions for connected family members. You'll need a Microsoft account for each user and can configure settings online or through the app to control device access, block websites (in Edge), and get activity reports.
1. Open 'Settings' and go to 'Family & Other People' (Windows 10) or 'Family Safety' (Windows 11). 2. Click on 'Screen Time' and set daily or weekly limits for specific apps or overall device usage.
You can set limits on specific devices but screen time limits can only be set on devices connected to your family group. Learn how. You can set screen time settings online at family.microsoft.com or with the Microsoft Family Safety app.
How to Change the Windows 11 Lock Screen Timeout
7 tips for managing screen use
Go to Settings > System > Power & Battery.
Under the Screen and Sleep section, ensure that the settings for turning off the display or putting the PC to sleep are set to a desired time, or set to Never to prevent it from automatically turning off when idle.
Yes, you can still use Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, but your PC will no longer receive free security updates, making it vulnerable; you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11, pay for Extended Security Updates (ESU), or risk increased security threats, as it will still function but without support or patches.
Family Safety app
Find your family member and tap their name. Go to the respective platform: Windows/Xbox/Mobile. Tap Set time limits > Apps and games. Turn on App and game limits.
Important: Some work and school accounts might not work with app timers.
Click Screen time from the left-hand menu. Step 3 – Here, you'll see a breakdown of time spent on each device your child uses along with how that time is split among Apps and games. Scroll down and click Turn limits on to set screen time limits.
If you're looking for an app to help your child manage screen time, we recommend Bark, Qustodio, Norton Family, and FamilyKeeper. Here's why these monitoring apps stand out.
Set screen time limits
Too much screen time can be linked to:
Click on "Power and sleep settings." Once that window opens, scroll down to "Sleep" This will give you several drop-down menus. Click on the drop-down menus to open them and then choose how long you want your device to sit idle before going to sleep.
Your laptop may automatically turn its screen off after a few minutes of inactivity. This is affected by your power-saving settings or battery level. To change your battery-related display settings click on the battery icon in your taskbar and select “battery settings”.
Unfortunately, many Android devices don't offer a way to disable screen timeout completely — at least not in the default Display Settings menu. To completely disable screen timeout, you'll need to enable Android's hidden Developer Options menu.
Method 2: Use Windows Settings – Prevent Sleep Mode on Windows 10 & 11
Turn on Idle session timeout
Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and select “Personalize.” Click on “Lock screen” on the left menu. Scroll down and click on “Screensaver settings.” From the dropdown menu next to “Screen saver,” select “(none)” and click “OK” to disable it.