Use my TV/Monitor with macbook closed

i have a separate tv that i want to use with my macbook but i want to be able to close my macbook and still be able to view what ever i am doin on my TV how do i change the settings to do this.

Hello there,
I do the same thing, I use an HMDI/Mini Display Port to do so and it's fantastic. Unfortunately, I have tried everything when it comes to being able to close your macbook and still be on TV. When you close your macbook, it's like putting it to sleep, so the screen shuts off. What I have found is that you can just turn down the brightness of your screen and close it somewhat and the TV will still be up!
Hope this helps.
Regards.

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