Amaya Toman Did you know that your MacBook Can you use it with the lid closed? This feature is great if you have screen issues or want to turn your laptop into a practical "desktop" computer. Of course, you'll need an external monitor to see what's on the screen. Macin the story. In this article we will tell you everything about how to get to it MacBook connect and do not remove the lidchat closed.
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Adam Kos Using an external monitor with MacBooku has a number of undeniable advantages. Connecting an external monitor can undoubtedly be done by anyone, as can using an open MacBookwith an external monitor. But what if your computer's integrated monitor MacBookproblems occur, it is damaged, or you simply want to close the lid MacBookWant to use a larger external display? At these times, the so-called "clamshell mode" comes into play.
In previous versions of the operating system macOS The transition to clamshell mode was seamless, after updating to macOS But Sonoma seemed to Apple denied this option to users. I was surprised to discover this fact only recently when I added it to my MacBookI bought an external display. But it only took a few minutes on Reddit to find out that neither macOS Sonoma does not rule out working with MacBookem in Clamshell mode. The magic actually lies in pressing a single key.
What is clamshell mode?
The clamshell design lets you work on a larger monitor without the laptop screen in the way. Simply close the computer and put it away. Just be careful, keeping the lid closed can cause overheating. Some MacBooky use the keyboard for cooling. However, when you close it, the airflow is restricted. That's why we recommend getting a stand for MacBook, which will raise its bottom and allow better heat dissipation. If you have MacBook Air with a chip Apple Silicon, the risk of overheating is greater than with MacBookFor you Apple Silicon, which has more powerful cooling. Clamshell mode has a number of advantages that come from using a larger external monitor. In clamshell mode, you can also access your MacBooku connect any Bluetooth accessory and you are not dependent only on the integrated keyboard and trackpad.
For clamshell mode you need the following:
- AC adapter for power supply MacBooku
- Mouse - ideally Bluetooth
- Keyboard – ideally Bluetooth
- Supported monitor
- Cable to connect your MacBookwith external monitor
How to start using MacBook with external display and closed lid
If you have everything you need at hand, there's nothing stopping you from switching to clamshell mode and using your MacBookwith an external display and the lid closed. Let's assume that you have already managed to connect an external monitor to your Apple laptop. What to do next?
- Na MacBookstart System Settings
- Make sure the Bluetooth accessory is connected and working
- In the section Battery -> Options activate the item Disable auto-sleep on AC power when monitor is off.
- In System Settings, run Monitors
- Press the Option (Alt) key Night Shift at the bottom of the monitor settings window should change the inscription to Recognize monitors.
- Still holding down the Option (Alt) key, click the Detect Displays button, and close the lid. MacBooku
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This way you can start working in clamshell mode. It should be noted that the mentioned procedure worked for some Reddit users and for me. Unfortunately, it cannot be guaranteed that this is a universal solution that will work for everyone without distinction.
