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Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed

Posted on November 3, 2022August 27, 2023 By bot

use both screens).

Alternatively you might be wanting to download a software update or play music from your Mac and have found that as soon as you close the lid the download will stop. .

One related problem you might come across if you are using your Mac with the lid closed is that when it comes to turning your Mac on it would seem that you have to open the lid to press the power switch… Luckily there is a workaround for that scenario that you might find useful. Read about how to turn on your Mac without opening the lid here.
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