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Is there a way to close the lid on a MacBook without putting it sleep?
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Mar 15, 202631087 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Is there a way to close the lid on a MacBook without putting it sleep? This would be useful when connecting the macbook to an external display, for instance. I've never been able to figure it out myself, but here is a picture from LifeHacker where it looks like it is being done.
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You most definitely can. It is even documented on Apple Support tl;dr: Plugging in an using an external keyboard and mouse will wake the device, even if the lid is shut Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) m…
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