# The pros and cons of using your laptop with the lid closed

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:45:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2308391/using-laptop-lid-closed-pros-and-cons/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed-1366e3/

Connecting your laptop to an external display and running it with the lid closed has some benefits and drawbacks.

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