{"id":25087,"date":"2023-12-25T10:04:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T09:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=25087"},"modified":"2023-12-25T10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T09:04:28","slug":"use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a MacBook With the Lid Closed? [Clamshell Mode]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d4d9a754f\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d4d9a754f\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d4d9a754f\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Method_1_-_macOS_Clamshell_Mode\" title=\"Method #1 \u2014 macOS Clamshell Mode\">Method #1 \u2014 macOS Clamshell Mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Method_2_-_Amphetamine\" title=\"Method #2 \u2014 Amphetamine\">Method #2 \u2014 Amphetamine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Be_Mindful_of_Your_Batterys_Health\" title=\"Be Mindful of Your Battery\u2019s Health\">Be Mindful of Your Battery\u2019s Health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Do_MacBooks_Have_Clamshell_Mode\" title=\"Do MacBooks Have Clamshell Mode?\">Do MacBooks Have Clamshell Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Is_It_Safe_to_Use_a_MacBook_In_Clamshell_Mode\" title=\"Is It Safe to Use a MacBook In Clamshell Mode?\">Is It Safe to Use a MacBook In Clamshell Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Can_I_Use_My_MacBook_When_Its_Lid_is_Closed\" title=\"Can I Use My MacBook When Its Lid is Closed?\">Can I Use My MacBook When Its Lid is Closed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-macbook-with-lid-closed-clamshell\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Most people tend to use their laptops the <em>default<\/em> way \u2014 which is to say fully open, either on their laps or on a table.<\/p>\n<p>There <em>is<\/em>, however, a sizable number of users out there who prefer a more \u201calternative\u201d approach: the so-called \u201cclamshell mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This, essentially, refers to connecting one\u2019s laptop to an <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-use-laptop-as-a-monitor\/\">external display<\/a>, closing its lid, and then stowing it somewhere so that it can be used as a full-fledged desktop replacement. Some put their laptops behind their monitors.<\/p>\n<p>Others place them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twelvesouth.com\/products\/bookarc-for-macbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the side<\/a> of their desks so that they can easily be detached (whenever the need arises) from whichever cables, docks or devices they might be connected to. Others still place them under their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/gb\/en\/p\/vattenkar-laptop-monitor-stand-birch-80541565\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monitor stands<\/a> so as to attain the cleanest possible <em>look<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Either way, the possibilities are endless.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using one\u2019s laptop as a desktop replacement is by no means a novel concept, but it <em>has<\/em> become a fair bit more <em>mainstream<\/em> over the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>Building an aesthetically pleasing setup with as few cables as possible is what most folks dream of \u2014 and rightfully so.<\/p>\n<p>The bad news is that you can\u2019t just close your laptop\u2019s lid and call it a day \u2014 your MacBook and its peripherals need to be set up a certain way. <strong>The good news, however, is that it\u2019s about as simple and straightforward a process as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are <em>two<\/em> ways of going about this. The first one is the easiest to set up, but it\u2019s also somewhat rudimentary \u2014 \u201cbare-bones\u201d would perhaps be the best way of describing it.<\/p>\n<p>The second, on the other hand, requires a slightly longer setup process, but is definitely worth the \u201chassle\u201d as it provides a much larger breadth of options and a level of customizability seldom seen.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of ground to cover, so let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_-_macOS_Clamshell_Mode\"><\/span>Method #1 \u2014 macOS Clamshell Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first and easiest method of using your MacBook while its lid is closed would be the following: you connect your MacBook to a wall outlet. Then you connect it to an external display and a couple of wireless peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>Once you close the lid, your MacBook will automatically start using your external monitor as its main display, and you\u2019ll keep interfacing with it through your wireless mouse and keyboard.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in case you want to use your MacBook in clamshell mode, you'll need the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A power adapter (in case your monitor doesn't have USB-C passthrough charging)<\/li>\n<li>A wireless mouse (Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi)<\/li>\n<li>A wireless keyboard (Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi)<\/li>\n<li>An external monitor<\/li>\n<li>If your monitor doesn't have a USB-C port, you'll have to supply an appropriate adapter as well (USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort) or, alternatively, a USB-C dongle\/hub. The latter is a lot more expensive but is also a lot more versatile as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before closing the lid, you\u2019ll have to connect your peripherals (<strong>System Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>) and make sure they\u2019re functioning properly. Once that\u2019s done, you can simply close your laptop and resume working on your external display \u2014 it\u2019s really that simple!<\/p>\n<p>You should also go to <strong>System<\/strong> <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Lock<\/strong> <strong>Screen<\/strong> and adjust the <em>Turn display off on power adapter when inactive<\/em> option.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re connected to an external display and are using your MacBook as a desktop replacement, make sure to set this to <strong>Never<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1478\" height=\"1250\" class=\"wp-image-25089\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings.png\" alt=\"MacBook Lock Screen settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings.png 1478w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-1024x866.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-768x650.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1478\" height=\"1250\" class=\"wp-image-25089 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201478%201250%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MacBook Lock Screen settings\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201478%201250%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings.png 1478w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-1024x866.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings-768x650.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-lock-screen-settings.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Also, if your MacBook keeps on going to sleep once its lid is closed \u2014 even though it\u2019s connected to a power outlet, an external monitor, and a keyboard and mouse \u2014 make sure to go to <strong>System<\/strong> <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Displays<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced<\/strong> and then activate the <em>Prevent automatic sleeping on power adapter when the display is off<\/em> option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_-_Amphetamine\"><\/span>Method #2 \u2014 Amphetamine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/amphetamine\/id937984704?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amphetamine<\/a> is a nigh legendary piece of software that\u2019s been around for quite a while. And, better yet, it\u2019s totally free! Its whole purpose is rather simple: <strong>to keep your MacBook awake for as long as you need.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25091\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS.jpg\" alt=\"Amphetamine MacOS\" width=\"1466\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS.jpg 1466w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1466px) 100vw, 1466px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25091 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201466%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Amphetamine MacOS\" width=\"1466\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201466%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1466px) 100vw, 1466px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS.jpg 1466w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS-768x424.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Amphetamine-MacOS.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It does so through <em>sessions<\/em>. These sessions can be timed or can run indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create specific triggers. Say you have a large file downloading. You can simply create a trigger and tie it to that one specific process and then, once it\u2019s complete, your MacBook will automatically shut down.<\/p>\n<p>Amphetamine offers an <em>astounding<\/em> level of control over one\u2019s MacBook (and Mac devices in general) and, perhaps equally as important, it\u2019s <em>incredibly<\/em> easy to use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You just activate a session of your choice, close the lid, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/strong> There\u2019s really nothing else to worry or think about.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest difference when compared to the regular clamshell mode is that, thanks to Amphetamine, your MacBook <em>won\u2019t<\/em> go to sleep unless you tell it to.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t need to wake it up through your peripherals which, depending on your use-case, can either be a really good thing or a totally unnecessary \u201ccomplication.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can think of <strong>Amphetamine<\/strong> as a souped-up \u201cintermediate\u201d option and, even though you might not need <em>all<\/em> of its features, it\u2019s at least nice to know they exist and can be harnessed at any point should you so desire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another great thing about Amphetamine is the fact that it can be active even if your MacBook isn\u2019t connected to a wall outlet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you need this feature or not will depend heavily on your use-case, but that\u2019s yet another option that \u201cregular\u201d clamshell mode simply doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Mindful_of_Your_Batterys_Health\"><\/span>Be Mindful of Your Battery\u2019s Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your MacBook plugged in all the time will have an adverse effect <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/extend-your-laptops-battery-life\/\">on its battery<\/a>. Batteries are meant to be charged and discharged regularly.<\/p>\n<p>If that isn\u2019t the case, they\u2019ll start wearing down and, in turn, won\u2019t last nearly as long <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-average-battery-life\/\">on a charge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To circumvent this (to a certain degree, at least), make sure to discharge your laptop every so often. Also, go to <strong>System<\/strong> <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Battery<\/strong> and then click on the little \u201c<em>i<\/em>\u201d icon next to <strong>Battery<\/strong> <strong>Health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The following window will pop up:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1434\" height=\"1252\" class=\"wp-image-25090\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information.png\" alt=\"MacBook Battery Health Information\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information.png 1434w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-1024x894.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-768x671.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1434\" height=\"1252\" class=\"wp-image-25090 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201434%201252%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MacBook Battery Health Information\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201434%201252%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information.png 1434w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-1024x894.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information-768x671.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/macbook-battery-health-information.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that \u201c<strong>Optimized<\/strong> <strong>Battery<\/strong> <strong>Charging<\/strong>\u201d is turned on. This will greatly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/News\/31716\/how-to-care-for-your-laptops-battery-so-it-lasts-longer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase the lifespan<\/a> of your battery.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re often working while out and about then there\u2019s really no need for you to harness this feature \u2014 it\u2019s only for those who use their MacBooks as full-fledged desktop replacements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a laptop \u2014 or a MacBook, in this particular case \u2014 with its lid closed has never been easier. Multiple different methods are available and, perhaps best of all, they\u2019re all entirely free and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t use this so-called \u201cclamshell mode\u201d when doing any highly demanding tasks like, say, video rendering, as your MacBook is bound to reach high temperatures a lot sooner than expected due to not having as much airflow; that being said, it\u2019s still a wholly viable option for daily use and any regular workload you might want to tackle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions regarding this particular topic:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_MacBooks_Have_Clamshell_Mode\"><\/span>Do MacBooks Have Clamshell Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They absolutely do! There are two ways of \u201cenabling\u201d it.<\/p>\n<p>The first one will require you to connect your MacBook to a wall outlet, an external monitor and wireless peripherals (preferably via Bluetooth).<\/p>\n<p>Then, once the lid is closed, your MacBook will automatically start using said monitor as a primary display.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can download a third-party application like Amphetamine. It\u2019s endlessly more powerful (but still easy to use); its session-based commands and set-ups can often serve as a tremendous boon \u2014 assuming you need such a fine level of control, that is.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_to_Use_a_MacBook_In_Clamshell_Mode\"><\/span>Is It Safe to Use a MacBook In Clamshell Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It absolutely is. Granted, even though these laptops are built to withstand such a scenario, you shouldn\u2019t really be doing anything <em>extremely<\/em> demanding for days on end \u2014 like video rendering.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-apple-arm-architecture\/\">ARM-based<\/a> MacBooks are incredibly efficient and powerful, but their chipsets also tend to reach incredibly high temperatures once pushed to their limits.<\/p>\n<p>Their displays can handle it, but if you\u2019re going to be rendering something (just an example) for longer than twenty-four hours, then you might as well lift your MacBook\u2019s lid to provide more airflow and, by proxy, thermal dissipation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is especially true in the case of the ARM-based MacBook Air as it is <em>passively<\/em> cooled and, as a result, tends to heat up <em>much<\/em> faster than its Pro brethren.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_My_MacBook_When_Its_Lid_is_Closed\"><\/span>Can I Use My MacBook When Its Lid is Closed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You absolutely can! And, better yet, there are multiple different methods available, so you\u2019re bound to find one that\u2019ll fit your needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Amphetamine is, arguably, the best and most feature-rich option, but one <em>could<\/em> argue that it\u2019s a bit \u201coverkill\u201d for the average user \u2014 few are the people who need such precise, minute options.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, it\u2019s good to be aware of its potential. The regular \u201cclamshell mode\u201d is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users \u2014 all you need is an external display, a wall outlet, a few wireless peripherals, and you\u2019ll be good to go!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever used your MacBook with its lid closed and, if so, what was that experience like? Do you prefer to have it stowed away (but still within reach) or, alternatively, do you like having it on the side as a secondary (albeit smaller) display?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people tend to use their laptops the default way \u2014 which is to say fully open, either on their laps or on a table. 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