Macbook closed and working

hknoener · hknoener #1 (**permalink**)

10-18-2010, 05:27 PM

Hi!

I'm looking for a program that makes the macbook do some simple thing that we can do on any windows notebook: close the note and it keep running normal. I use a 24" external screen on my mac and an external mouse/keybd, so i want to keep it close, but still awake.

ANy clues?

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

10-18-2010, 05:37 PM

Man, you gotta use the search function of these forums. *shakes head*
Keywords: "clamshell", "closed lid", "macbook with external monitor"... etc. etc.

Sorry, no fish to give you but now you know how to fish. Go get that fish!

vansmith · vansmith #3 (**permalink**)

10-18-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hknoener

I'm looking for a program that makes the macbook do some simple thing that we can do on any windows notebook: close the note and it keep running normal. I use a 24" external screen on my mac and an external mouse/keybd, so i want to keep it close, but still awake.

Why? Why don't you do what I do and use the MacBook as a second monitor when it's plugged in to the external?

hknoener · hknoener #4 (**permalink**)

10-18-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vansmith

Why? Why don't you do what I do and use the MacBook as a second monitor when it's plugged in to the external?

Because i don't need it and it's is, in my case, a little uncomfortable.

hknoener · hknoener #5 (**permalink**)

10-18-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYmacROX

Man, you gotta use the search function of these forums. *shakes head*
Keywords: "clamshell", "closed lid", "macbook with external monitor"... etc. etc.

Sorry, no fish to give you but now you know how to fish. Go get that fish!

I found it. Thanks.

Just to share the results.
Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display

hknoener #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2010 Location: Majuro - Marshall Islands Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Macbook White Unibody 2,4Ghz	10-18-2010, 05:27 PM Hi! I'm looking for a program that makes the macbook do some simple thing that we can do on any windows notebook: close the note and it keep running normal. I use a 24" external screen on my mac and an external mouse/keybd, so i want to keep it close, but still awake. ANy clues? Macbook White Unibody 2,4Ghz - HD WD 500gb - 4Gb RAM - Kingston - Magic Mouse (Genius!)
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MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	10-18-2010, 05:37 PM Man, you gotta use the search function of these forums. shakes head Keywords: "clamshell", "closed lid", "macbook with external monitor"... etc. etc. Sorry, no fish to give you but now you know how to fish. Go get that fish! 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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