If you use an external monitor or projector, you may want to keep your laptop running with the lid closed so you can continue working on the external display. Or, if you’re concerned about security, you may want your device to sleep to prevent someone from quickly opening the lid and a...
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...
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...
6) I have set the lid closed action to "Do nothing." I have updated to the latest Intel and Nvidia drivers. I have updated windows 11. Translate 0 Kudos Copy link Reply Mike_Intel Moderator 02-05-2025 02:46 PM 240 Views Hello JasonSmith Thank you for the update. By the...
4) The laptop has always had this problem since I purchased it. 5) Yes, I have changed lots of settings. 6) I have set the lid closed action to "Do nothing." I have updated to the latest Intel and Nvidia drivers. I have updated windows 11. Translate 0 Kudos Copy link Reply To...
in Windows 10 Ask Insider Always shuts down when lid is closed: When I close my laptops lid windows will shutdown Instead of sleeping? (Windows pro N on dell latitude e6420) submitted by /u/Miner142 [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10...
Power issues are a common cause of battery draining automatically when your laptop’s lid is closed. Run the built-in Windows Power troubleshooter to fix it. Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchCommand Prompt, and selectRun as administrator. ...
Please note that all of the methods discussed below can be used for Windows 11, Windows 10, and even Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.Use External Monitor with Laptop Lid Closed from Windows Power OptionsYou can configure the laptop lid close action settings from the “Power Options” applet. Here...
I have a Microsoft Surface Laptop 2. When I purchased it, everything was working fine, never had any issues with it at all. I used to put it to hibernate sometimes days and it would start no problem. However, ever since I upgraded to Windows 11,...
Keeping your laptop lid closed when using it on an external display offers extra screen space and more desk space