Configuring advanced power settings

As mentioned earlier, Windows Settings in Windows 10, mainly through Power & sleep, enables you to set screen and power settings. However, if you want to configure advanced settings, such as the following, then you should use the old Control Panel:

  • Choose what the power button does
  • Choose what closing the lid does
  • Create a power plan
  • Choose when to turn off the display
  • Change when the computer sleeps

 With that in mind, to access Power Options in Windows 10, complete the following steps:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. With the Start menu open, select Settings.
  3. Select System from the Windows Settings window.
  4. Select Power & sleep on the System setting's navigation menu.
  5. From within Power & sleep, locate Additional power settings (see the following screenshot) on the right side of the screen:
Figure 4.49. Control Panel's Power Options enables you to configure advanced power settings