Microsoft Tones Down Windows 11 Lock Screen Clutter

Microsoft has made some changes to the Windows 11 lock screen, reducing clutter and making it more appealing to users. The update, which started rolling out in July, reduces the number of widgets displayed on the lock screen by default to just one, with weather being the default widget.

The change was spotted in release notes for the KB5120998 update, but Microsoft did not make a big announcement about it. Users can still add other widgets to their lock screen, but the default setting is now more minimalist.

This change may be seen as a quiet improvement by some users, who have been complaining about the cluttered look of the Windows 11 lock screen for some time.