Well, this is also quick and easy. There are two straightforward ways to keep the MacBook from sleeping with lid closed. First is to use an external display, and the second method requires a third-party app. Let us dig in and see both.
Keep MacBook from Sleeping Using an External DisplayPrevent MacBook from Sleeping Using InsomniaX App
Keep MacBook from Sleeping Using an External Display
Things you required: An external display or projector, wired or wireless mouse and keyboard, and charging adapter. Now, the screen on the external monitor may flash or even turn off. To fix this, press any key on the connected keyboard or shake your mouse. The screen will turn back on.
Prevent MacBook from Sleeping Using InsomniaX App
This is the simplest and the quickest method to keep your MacBook awake even if you close the lid.
To check that the app really works: Open Music app or YouTube and play a song. Now, close your MacBook’s lid. You will find that the song keeps playing even with the lid closed!To stop: Follow the above steps and click on Disable Lid SleepIf you face problems: Force Quit the app, restart the Mac, and try again
That’s all, folks! Signing off… These were the two simplest ways to keep your portable Mac from sleeping with its lid closed. Which method excites you the most? For me, it is the second one. Share your opinion in the comments down below. If you have an alternative to the InsomniaX app, please mention that too. You may like to take a quick peek at…
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