Learn how to change the screen and sleep settings for your device in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Find out how to shut down, sleep, or hibernate your PC and see more options.

Learn the differences and benefits of turning off, sleeping, or hibernating your PC. Find out how to change the power settings and use the power buttons on your device.

Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 11 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best performance, or a balance between the two. To change the power mode, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery.

Learn how to use the default screen and sleep settings in Windows 11 to save energy and extend battery life. Find out how to access and adjust the power and battery settings at Settings > System > Power & battery.

Learn how to change the screen and sleep settings for your device in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Find out how to shut down, sleep, or hibernate your PC and see more options.

Learn about shutdown and sleep modes and how to change the power options on your Xbox console.

If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan. Learn how to change the power mode on your Windows PC to preserve your battery, limit notifications, and background activity.

Learn how to turn your Surface on, shut it down, restart and wake it, and put it into different power saving states. For general info about these power states and to learn how to change them, see Shut down, sleep, or hibernate your PC.

To turn off your PC in Windows 10, select the Start button, select the Power button, and then select Shut down. I'm having trouble opening the Start menu.

Learn how to extend your PC's battery life using battery saver and other power-saving tips for Windows.