If you prefer a clean lock screen, disable these Windows 11 widgets with a few clicks.

snag the dropdown next toLock Screen Statusand selectNonein the menu.

Options includeXbox Console Companion,Weather,Calendar,Mail, andDev Home.

Laptop displaying a scenic wallpaper with widgets for time, weather, and news, highlighting a personalized and productive workspace.

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However, it’s possible for you to customize them to show the info you need.

Customize the Weather Widget

To customize the Weather widget, pressWin + Wto launch the widget board.

Then, poke the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the weather card to reveal more options.

Changing the lock screen app on Windows 11.

Here, you’ve got the option to switch betweenCelsiusandFahrenheitwhen showing degrees.

If you want to customize it further, clickCustomize Widgetin the menu.

you could then switch to a different location by clicking the home icon next to it in the menu.

The weather widget’s options on Windows 11.

In theLanguagesection, nudge the dropdown next toWindows Display Languageand select a different language from the list.

Select a language from the list and then clickNext.

Finally, clickInstallto begin the installation processsome languages can take a few minutes to install.

Customizing the weather widget on Windows 11.

You also need toconnect your Windows computer to the internetto download the language files.

Then, select a different region or country from the list.

Your updates will be curated based on the region and language you selected.

Changing the display language on Windows 11.

It’s good to know that you’re not stuck with the lock screen widgets.

Installing a new language on Windows 11.

Changing the country and region on Windows 11.