Using macbook with new monitor.

I recently purchase a macbook and I want to use it as my main computer. If I hook it up to a monitor can I close the macbook cover and still have it functioning? Can I hook up my keyboard and mouse to the USB ports and my sound speakers to the audio output.

Yes everything you are describing should work fine...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131

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Time Machine does not provide archival storage.
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You also need a third disk for backups of the second disk.

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Display shows only 3 different resolution if I choose "scaled" but none use the full area of the monitor.
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Marco

This has been an ongoing problem with external monitors that predates 10.9.2. I wrote various tips on different methods here, though the best is probably the hot corner one:
http://applehelpwriter.com/2014/01/25/how-to-correct-the-external-monitor-resolu tion/
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I just bought a used MacBook with no install discs for the OS.
I would like to know what my options are for getting the OS.
How much am I going to have to spend to follow the guidlines and EULA?
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Model : Macbook 2008
Symptoms: The screen was, intermittently, going black last year and then went black completely. I have been using it on a monitor ever since.
I can see the screen with a flashlight.
I completely erased the drive and loaded OSx 10.7. I believe that's the last version of OSx Mac will be supporting on this computer.
When I booted up the computer this morning the screen came on !
While typing this question, my screen went black again, not to return.
So sad.
I did bring it to Apple and they believed the entire screen needed to be replaced.
They say that they tried a new inverter and it didn't work.
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Although it is a solid machine, 2Ghz processor with 4 gigs of ram, it is still six years old.
I imagine that's like putting a new transmission in a 95 Honda civic. Yeah, it's a reliable car but it's old and it's probably going to break again.
I love my mac so much but I can't justify buying a new one or paying to fix this old one.
I have a Gateway dual booting Windows 7 and ubuntu linux that's actually pretty slick and has taken it's place on business trips and coffee shop excursions.
If anyone has any thoughts or feedback I'd appreciate it.

The current Apple hardware warranty provides the following coverage for replacement parts:
A replacementpart or product, including a user-installable part that has been installed in accordance withinstructions provided by Apple, assumes the remaining warranty of the Apple Product orninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coveragefor you.
Check your particular warranty and see where you stand as to the period of coverage.
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Ray

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I've made the SMC reset (Thanks Jay), but today starting with 100% charge, after 32 min my MacBook died...
Restarting with the power adaptor linked the charge was at 64%
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Informazioni batteria: (BATTERY INFORMATIONS)
Informazioni sul modello:
Numero di serie: 9G8510HH13NYB
Produttore: DP
Nome dispositivo: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Versione firmware: 002a
Revisione hardware: 0005
Revisione cella: 0100
Informazioni sulla carica:
Carica restante (mAh): 1450
Carica completa: No
In carica: Sì
Capacità a carica completa (mAh): 1995
Informazioni sulle condizioni della batteria:
Conteggio cicli: 301
Condizione: Controlla batteria
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Amperaggio (mA): 565
Voltaggio (mV): 12266
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Timer per la messa in stop del disco (minuti): 10
Timer per la messa in stop del monitor (minuti): 10
Riavvio automatico in caso di perdita di energia: No
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Riattiva se connesso a LAN: No
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Timer per la messa in stop del disco (minuti): 10
Timer per la messa in stop del monitor (minuti): 10
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Riattiva aprendo lo schermo: Sì
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Collegato: Sì
ID: 0x0100
Wattaggio (W): 60
Revisione: 0x0000
Famiglia: 0x00ba
Numero di serie: 0x00e155d0
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Hi - I'm sort of cross-posting this because I'm not getting any answers in the Apple Cinema Display Forum, so here goes. So far, no one - not even a tech guy at a local Apple Reseller - has been able to help, so I've got my fingers crossed.
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http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/helpplease/topic3939.html#d24sep2009
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