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clost lid on macbook

poissys · 2008-03-10 15:14:44

hey guys im wondering how to close the lid ofn the macbook without the laptop going to sleep! where in settings can i choose this to be the config! thanks again ed

10-03-2008 3:14pm

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poissys

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hey guys
im wondering how to close the lid ofn the macbook without the laptop going to sleep!
where in settings can i choose this to be the config!
thanks again
ed

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#2 10-03-2008 3:19pm

babypink

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dude, post under a single username please.....this is not cool

you close the macbook, then wake it up from sleep by pressing a key on the external keyb or clicking the mouse

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#3 10-03-2008 4:50pm

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babypink wrote: »

dude, post under a single username please.....this is not cool

ditto

anyway, you can also install this software called insomniaX that lets you close the lid and it will keep the computer awake

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#4 10-03-2008 7:57pm

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big_moe wrote: »

ditto

anyway, you can also install this software called insomniaX that lets you close the lid and it will keep the computer awake

Isn't that a bad idea for extended periods of time? What with heat buildup and all.

Just curious.

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#5 10-03-2008 8:35pm

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yeah probably is...

i very rarely use it like that so havent noticed any major problems.

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