If it is off, your camera screen may show a lock icon. Check the Function keys on your laptop. If there is such a Function key, you will see a Camera icon on the key.

By default, the Network icon (or Wi-Fi icon) is visible on both the sign-in screen and the lock screen for all users in Windows 11/10. Any user can use that icon to disconnect a network and switch ...

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks ...