Is it safe to run MacBook Pro in clamshell mode often to connect to external monitor?

I see many of MacBook Pro users run their machine as desktop, is it safe for the battery health and performance?

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 8:32 PM

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Sep 8, 2020 8:34 PM in response to panjicraft

Yes and yes.

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