To prevent Windows 11 or 10 from locking itself, first disable Dynamic Lock and the "On Resume, Display Logon Screen" option in screensaver settings.

Microsoft pushed a new Release Preview build for Windows Insiders. One of its hidden features is the new Lock Screen widgets, which were spotted earlier in one of the recent Windows 10 updates.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build 26252 in the Canary Channel. It includes improvements for the Lock Screen, Start menu, Settings, and more. There are also fixes and minor changes.