Keep MacBook alive when close lid

lhg · lhg #1 (**permalink**)

03-31-2011, 05:40 AM

Hi

I have just gotten a new MacBook Pro (the new model)

I have a need to be able to close the lid, without the Mac gooing to sleep and thereby loosing my internet, killing my VPN.
I realize that there can be heating problems, but it is only for short periods of time.

I know that this can work if I attached an external unit, but that does not make sense in my case.

I looked for solution (it seems that there are a lot that want this option)
And I've tryed 2 programs, that I can't get to work

InsomniaX
SmartSleep

Both should be able to do the trick, but in my case they don't - I assuming that it is becouse its a new model, since the reviews does not indicate that there are problems

Does anyboddy have any ideers on how to do this?

Thanks
LHG

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #2 (**permalink**)

03-31-2011, 07:44 AM

did you turn in insomniax on before closing the lid, in the menubar?

lhg #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 31, 2011 Posts: 1	03-31-2011, 05:40 AM Hi I have just gotten a new MacBook Pro (the new model) I have a need to be able to close the lid, without the Mac gooing to sleep and thereby loosing my internet, killing my VPN. I realize that there can be heating problems, but it is only for short periods of time. I know that this can work if I attached an external unit, but that does not make sense in my case. I looked for solution (it seems that there are a lot that want this option) And I've tryed 2 programs, that I can't get to work InsomniaX SmartSleep Both should be able to do the trick, but in my case they don't - I assuming that it is becouse its a new model, since the reviews does not indicate that there are problems Does anyboddy have any ideers on how to do this? Thanks LHG
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	03-31-2011, 07:44 AM did you turn in insomniax on before closing the lid, in the menubar? If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth
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