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Stop your MacBook from sleeping when you close the lid – here's what works

Summary by Macworld
Macworld Many Mac users want to turn their MacBook into a desktop-style workstation, using an external display, keyboard, and mouse with the lid closed – a setup often called clamshell mode. Running a MacBook this way can make sense for several reasons, from supporting multiple external monitors on certain Apple-silicon models to freeing up desk space and improving ergonomics. Others may want their Mac to keep working with the lid closed while …
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Macworld broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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