Disable automatic sleep on macbook lid close
Is there ANY way to disable the macbook from going to sleep whenever I shut the lid? I'm very happy with my macbook overall, but the closing of the lid forcing it to sleep is making me not like that much more. Please help!!!
Try this: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10564
It really not a good idea to run the MacBook with the lid closed though, because the air is drawn in through the keyboard to cool the unit. With the lid closed, you could potentially overheat the MacBook.
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