Here's what you'll need to use your laptop with a closed lid, how to get it set up, and a few caveats and best practices to keep in mind.

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How to close a Windows laptop and use the monitor Windows laptops have some settings that you will need to change if you want to use them with the lid closed.

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Windows laptops have some settings that you will need to change if you want to use them with the lid closed. Follow these steps to close the lid of your Windows laptop and use the monitor. 1.

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You can keep the screen on when your MacBook or Windows laptop is closed by altering your laptop's power settings.

Configuring Your Windows Laptop For Closed-Lid Use By default, Windows puts your laptop to sleep once you close the lid. So since the computer isn't technically on, you won't see anything but ...

Or perhaps you're used to working on only one display and find the open laptop too distracting. In such cases, it's best to just work with your laptop lid closed. Here's how to set it up.