Windows 10: Windows 10 lock screen, desktop and camera to get nifty improvements

According to new references spotted in the fresh preview builds, Microsoft is now internally testing minor improvements for the Windows 10 lock screen, desktop, and the camera settings.

The improvements are accessible in Windows 10 Build 21277 or newer but they’re hidden behind experimental flags.

The Windows lock screen experience was first introduced with Windows 8 and it’s getting better in the next release of Windows 10 with support for Parallax 3D effect. If it works as expected on your Windows tablet, it would make your lock screen look cooler when you rotate your device and accelerometer is supported.

If you don’t like the Parallax feature, you’ll be able to turn off the ‘subtle paning effect driven by the device’s accelerometer’ in the Settings app, as shown in the screenshot below.



When this option is turned off, users will see static lock screen background image instead.

Spotlight for desktop


As we reported in October, Microsoft has been trying to bring the Windows Spotlight feature to the desktop. It looks like the feature is now set to arrive in the second half of 2021 with Windows 10 21H2 (also known as Sun Valley update).

Spotlight will allow you to replace your desktop background with Bing’s Image of the day. To enable this feature on desktop, you would need to open Settings > Personalization and then choose Spotlight Collection from the options, as shown in the screenshot below.



Camera settings


Microsoft also appears to be experimenting with new Camera settings inside the main Settings app of Windows 10.



The new camera settings will allow you to change the brightness, contrast, preview the image quality, address hardware issues, and more directly from the Settings app.



In addition to lock screen and desktop features, this preview build also comes with improvements to the taskbar, battery monitor as well as the built-in settings app.

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No Lock screen in Windows 10.

Hi,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in system settings.



To assist you to better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "rolling slideshow ", what exactly are you referring to?
• When you say that "I can't activate it again.", are you referring that you are not able to Activate Windows 10?
• What are the troubleshooting steps which you have performed to resolve the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

1. Right click on Desktop screen.

2. Then click on Personalize.

3. Click on Lock Screen.

4. Try to select the lock screen picture.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

No Lock screen in Windows 10.

Hi,



Thank you for your response with the current update on the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen option as Windows Spotlight and check if it helps.

1. Right click on Desktop screen.

2. Then click on Personalize.

3. Click on Lock Screen.

4. Try to select Windows Spotlight from the list.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Lock Screen Not Locking


Hey Guys I've had some issues with the Windows 10 lock screen on my Surface Book. When I close the lid it's to set to sleep. When I open the lid half of the time it will use the camera to verify, and half of the time it will have just say swipe lock screen and provides no security. Also, when the screen times out it wont lock when a key is pressed to turn it back on, rather it just goes straight back into the desktop. I've looked through all the setting regarding the lock screen and sleep settings and haven't had any luck. Any suggestions?

-Cheers