new to windows 11 and new laptop

[Proskill]

just got a new laptop with windows 11 for the first time (been using 10) and ill probably have several questions, so im making this thread.
first question will be regarding the option not to enter sleep mode when i close the laptop. i want it to work just like normal when doing that. where can i find the option for that?

also what else should i do from the start with a new laptop? like turning the power mode to performance (for gaming) etc etc.
feel free to post whatever it is you make sure u do with a new hardware

[Biglog]

Windows 11 isn't terribly fundamentally different than Windows 10. It just takes a little getting used to the layout update. You can adjust the power settings still under Settings as in Win10. The main difference being the start menu layout, and a couple security improvements that you might not even notice.

The big thing is that Win11 nudges users to search for features and options. For example, Settings now has a search option box. So for example it's quicker to just pop "Power" in the search box and go directly to the setting, rather than the older way of navigating down through the Settings menu until you eventually get to the setting you want to change (although you can still do that).

[Bakis]

just got a new laptop with windows 11 for the first time (been using 10) and ill probably have several questions, so im making this thread.
first question will be regarding the option not to enter sleep mode when i close the laptop. i want it to work just like normal when doing that. where can i find the option for that?

also what else should i do from the start with a new laptop? like turning the power mode to performance (for gaming) etc etc.
feel free to post whatever it is you make sure u do with a new hardware

Win11 new settings system is made slimer (and often useless), you can however still access the old Control Panel. Just type cont.. in the search box in Win11.
It will give you access to the full option set you are used to in Win10 and before.
Should be closing lid, power button etc options under the Power Options menu.

[Proskill]

for the first time i have a computer with 2 GPUs. i have lenovo legion 5 15arh7 and with it comes geforce 3050, but also amd radeon integrated graphics card. im not sure how it works, therefore i do not know what settings should i use in the nvidia panel. should i switch to nvidia ONLY or keep it at automatic (default) for better performance?

[czarek]

for the first time i have a computer with 2 GPUs. i have lenovo legion 5 15arh7 and with it comes geforce 3050, but also amd radeon integrated graphics card. im not sure how it works, therefore i do not know what settings should i use in the nvidia panel. should i switch to nvidia ONLY or keep it at automatic (default) for better performance?

You cant use both GPUs at the same time no matter of what. Just use the better one.

[Bakis]

for the first time i have a computer with 2 GPUs. i have lenovo legion 5 15arh7 and with it comes geforce 3050, but also amd radeon integrated graphics card. im not sure how it works, therefore i do not know what settings should i use in the nvidia panel. should i switch to nvidia ONLY or keep it at automatic (default) for better performance?

If it has integrated as well as a dedicated gpu then the integrated is disabled by default and obviously you want to use the 3050M.

[Kagthul]

If it has integrated as well as a dedicated gpu then the integrated is disabled by default and obviously you want to use the 3050M.

nVidia Optimus will allow both to work; it will use the iGPU for low end tasks and fire up the 3050 when it needs to push 3D workloads.

[Proskill]

nVidia Optimus will allow both to work; it will use the iGPU for low end tasks and fire up the 3050 when it needs to push 3D workloads.

should i set it like that? cuz i dont understand what that second gpu is for. will they work both at the same time or?

[Tuor]

should i set it like that? cuz i dont understand what that second gpu is for. will they work both at the same time or?

One is the IGPU, the GPU that is integrated in your CPU, the second is an extra.

You should use the iGPU for non grafical software (to save batery), and the RTX 3050 for gaming. On windows 10 if you type graphics on the search bar you will get a menu where you can associate a specific program for a GPU, don't know if this works on Windows 11.

You can also try to disable the iGPU or the rtx 3050 on the bios, for example if batery isn't important just use the RTX 3050 for everything and disable the iGPU.

[Kagthul]

should i set it like that? cuz i dont understand what that second gpu is for. will they work both at the same time or?

No, it just uses whichever one is best suited. It uses the iGPU to save battery, and the dedicated GPU when you're playing games/doing 3D stuff.

Or you can set it to only ever use the dedicated GPU when its plugged in and always use the iGPU on battery, etc.

[Bakis]

nVidia Optimus will allow both to work; it will use the iGPU for low end tasks and fire up the 3050 when it needs to push 3D workloads.

Oh, make sense now that you mention it. Never bought a laptop for any gaming use

[Ssateneth]

dont mess with "what gpu to use". its automatic with laptops

[morok48]

For your first question, go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep. Under "When I close the lid," select "Do nothing." For optimal gaming performance, select "High performance" in the power options. As for new laptop setup, ensure to update all drivers and Windows itself, uninstall any bloatware, and install necessary software like antivirus and browser of choice. Adjust privacy settings to your comfort, and consider creating a system restore point for safety.

[jackfrostenson]

Is Windows 11 worth it? because if so I will update my team right now

[Djuntas]

Hey OP I liked this video myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmD2...sableadblock=1

Also good for desktop stuff too.

Just in general find guides on youtube.

[PACOX]

Windows 11 isn't terribly fundamentally different than Windows 10. It just takes a little getting used to the layout update. You can adjust the power settings still under Settings as in Win10. The main difference being the start menu layout, and a couple security improvements that you might not even notice.

The big thing is that Win11 nudges users to search for features and options. For example, Settings now has a search option box. So for example it's quicker to just pop "Power" in the search box and go directly to the setting, rather than the older way of navigating down through the Settings menu until you eventually get to the setting you want to change (although you can still do that).

Win 11 is slightly better for games. Not by a whole lot last I checked but it's slightly ahead.

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You cant use both GPUs at the same time no matter of what. Just use the better one.

Yes you can. The OS will use one or the other GPU for certain tasks. Both tasks can run at the same time.

How well the laptop does it depends on what kind of dedicated gpu the laptop has, whether or not it has its own line to the CPU.


To answer OP, most people going to BIOS and set so only the dedicated GPU runs. If that's not an option you go can into Windows - > Settings and under Applications or Gaming (don't remember which) and toggle the setting to use the high power GPU or go into Nvidia Control Panel and set it so that only the high power GPU is used.


Only reason to really keep the integrated GPU enabled is if you want to do stuff on battery.

[czarek]

Win 11 is slightly better for games. Not by a whole lot last I checked but it's slightly ahead.

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Yes you can. The OS will use one or the other GPU for certain tasks. Both tasks can run at the same time.

How well the laptop does it depends on what kind of dedicated gpu the laptop has, whether or not it has its own line to the CPU.


To answer OP, most people going to BIOS and set so only the dedicated GPU runs. If that's not an option you go can into Windows - > Settings and under Applications or Gaming (don't remember which) and toggle the setting to use the high power GPU or go into Nvidia Control Panel and set it so that only the high power GPU is used.


Only reason to really keep the integrated GPU enabled is if you want to do stuff on battery.

I mean you cant use both for one task obviously. I assumed the question was about this. Except this personally i dont see a reason to use both GPUs.

[PACOX]

I mean you cant use both for one task obviously. I assumed the question was about this. Except this personally i dont see a reason to use both GPUs.

Ah okay. I was definitely confused.