Can you rig a laptop to keep running with the lid closed? Either by software or hardware? I guess you could cut the switch, but an OS-based solution would be neater.

[–] IamLost@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes, easily. Most OSes let you do that.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

In some cases, is a bios setting also.

[–] MBech@feddit.dk 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sure, it's part of windows settings under power management.

[–] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org 4 points 2 months ago

Same with Linux!

[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

Yes, in most OSes it’s just a setting you can toggle. But even if you can, you may want to leave it open for cooling. Lots of laptops are barely cooled enough to support themselves, and will often rely on radiating heat out of the case as a form of passive cooling. And even when the screen is open, they still struggle to stay cool. Closing the lid often makes these cooling issues much worse.