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You can easily use an additional monitor with your laptop with the lid closed, and here's how. Palash Volvoikar/CNET Laptopsare the perfect option for getting work done on the go. But let's face it: sometimes you just need abigger screento work with. Whether you need adesktopreplacement...
It's helpful, but may not be for everyone There are several reasons why you may want your laptop lid closed while using it on an external display. The biggest pro is the extra real estate from using a bigger screen or even utilizing two external monitors. It can also free up desk space...
Was there a setting on the old one that didn't actually turn the computer off, put it to Sleep or Hibernate when the lid was closed? Click to expand... Yep. The computer remained and I could use the external monitor. But all windows on the laptop screen moved over. Currently when ...
Many people would prefer to plug in an external monitor (or plug into an external docking station with a monitor attached) and close the laptop lid. Having the lid closed allows you to have all of your monitors at the same height and take advantage of vertical docking stations. It also ...
We have a dedicated article on how tokeep the monitor on when the laptop is closed on Windows 11. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions on other Windows 11 apps. Also, leave comments about reviews that you’d like to see or information on other Windows 11 featur...
But what if you mainly use your laptop at home, it’s pretty muchalways connected to an external monitor, and you don’t really need the laptop screen? In that case, running your laptop in clamshell mode (i.e., with the screen closed) is a fantastic option. You’ll get to enjoy th...
Use this setting when you want to use the external monitor when the laptop lid is closed. lid on Keep PC on when the lid is closed To configure the PC to “Sleep” when the lid is closed, enter: lid off Put the PC to sleep when the lid is closed Here...
laptop must be opened to wake from sleep and can then be closed to continue working on external monitor. as others have said, i would not have purchased this acer laptop had i known that i would need to open the screen each time i want to wake the laptop fro...
you do not want to use the laptop screen when using the external monitor, you can close the lid. The problem starts when you close the lid because it puts your computer intoSleepmode. However, changing the default setting makes it possible to continue using the laptop with the lid closed....