Windows' Secure Lock clock can lag up to 30 seconds behind real time; Microsoft says it's intentional. It only affects the Secure Lock screen; system time, logs, and authentication stay accurate.

Microsoft trims Windows 11 lock screen to bare essentials, removing the default widget clutter. Lock screen now shows clock, date, and local weather, letting the background shine through. This tweak ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...