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How can I close my MacBook and still use the monitor?

How can I close my MacBook while it’s connected to and external monitor, and continue to work?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 5:56 AM

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Nov 24, 2020 6:01 AM in response to Mczymek

You need an external keyboard and trackpad/mouse, and power.

Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display - Apple Support

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