Windows-10 Device Settings Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Windows-10 offers a wide range of device settings that allow you to customize and optimize your computer's performance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, understanding these settings is essential for maximizing your Windows-10 experience. This guide will provide a detailed overview of the various device settings in Windows-10 and how to use them effectively.
Step 1: Accessing Device Settings
To access the device settings in Windows-10, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start menu located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. From the Start menu, click on the gear-shaped icon labeled "Settings." This will open the Settings app.
Step 2: System Settings
System settings control various aspects of your computer's hardware and software configurations, including display, notifications, power management, storage, and more.
1. In the Settings app window, click on "System."
2. You will find several sub-categories under System such as Display, Notifications & actions, Power & sleep, Storage, etc.
3. Explore each category and make adjustments according to your preferences.
Step 3: Display Settings
Display settings allow you to adjust screen resolution, brightness levels, night light mode (reduces blue light emissions), multiple displays setup (if applicable), orientation lock (prevents screen rotation), and more.
1. In the System category of the Settings app window mentioned earlier,
2. Click on "Display." Here you can change resolution by adjusting the slider under “Scale and layout.”
3. To adjust brightness levels manually or enable night light mode for eye comfort during nighttime usage,
4. Navigate to “Brightness & color” section under Display.
Step 4: Notifications & Actions
Notifications & Actions control how notifications are displayed on your desktop and determine which apps have permission to send notifications.
1.Inside "Settings" > "System," click on "Notifications & actions."
2. Here you can toggle on or off the notifications for specific apps, customize notification settings, and manage quick actions (actions available in the notification center).
Step 5: Power & Sleep Settings
Power & Sleep settings allow you to manage power options such as screen timeout duration, sleep mode behavior, battery usage optimization, and more.
1.Inside "Settings" > "System," click on "Power & sleep."
2. Here you can adjust the duration for both screen and system sleep modes by choosing from the dropdown menus.
3. Customize additional power settings based on your preferences.
Step 6: Storage Settings
Storage settings help you manage storage space on your computer by controlling which files are stored locally or in the cloud and managing storage devices.
1.Inside "Settings" > "System," click on "Storage."
2. You will see an overview of your storage usage with recommendations to free up space if necessary.
3. Clicking on individual categories like Apps & features or Temporary files allows you to delete unnecessary files or uninstall unused applications.
Step 7: Personalization Settings
Personalization settings allow you to customize various visual aspects of Windows-10 like desktop background, lock screen image, colors, themes, and more.
1.Inside “Settings,” click on “Personalization.”
2. Explore different sub-categories like Backgrounds to change wallpapers,
3. Colors to customize accent color etc., Themes for overall visual changes.
These steps cover only a few essential device settings in Windows-10 that every user should know about. The Settings app includes several other categories such as Accounts (managing user accounts), Network & internet (managing Wi-Fi connections), Privacy (controlling app permissions), Update & Security (managing updates and security options), etc., each containing their own set of important settings.
Remember that exploring these device settings will help you tailor your Windows-10 experience to your liking and optimize your computer's performance. Don't be afraid to experiment, as you can always revert back to default settings if needed.