Is there anyway...

[acfusion29]

To close my lid, but let the macbook run? I know I could just dim the screen, but I'm wondering if this is an option? I've checked everywhere, but can't find it.

 

[Big-TDI-Guy]

People with Macbooks seem to have the ability to do it while using an external monitor, keyboard and mouse.

My 4 year old Smell laptop could do it.

I see no reason for it not to.

 

[gr8tfly]

It will with external monitor, keyboard and mouse, while plugged in. That's the way I'm running my MBP while at home. 20" ACD, BT kybd/mouse.

 

[neonblue2]

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22211/insomniax

 

[acfusion29]

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22211/insomniax

Thank you sir.

 

[ab2650]

Thank you sir.

I toss my hat in for InsomniaX as well... but you should be careful about doing something intensive on the machine with the lid closed; Doing so may cause heat issues with the lack of ventilation.

 

[gr8tfly]

I toss my hat in for InsomniaX as well... but you should be careful about doing something intensive on the machine with the lid closed; Doing so may cause heat issues with the lack of ventilation.

I've run mine doing video encoding and compared temps with lid open and closed. The difference is only a degree or two at most (F).

I have mine on a CoolPad, so there's plenty of air flow underneath.