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> I don't doubt it has its uses, but is it really OS functionality? Example: Closed-lid Macbooks with external display will go to sleep without this tool.

• FPGAhacker 6y ago
  A closed lid MacBook will sleep unless an external monitor is connected. Amphetamine/KeepingYouAwake/Caffeinate does not change that.
  • acomjean 6y ago
    Mine sleeps with the lid closed unless it’s plugged into power.
    • fastball 6y ago
      In what context are you using an external monitor without plugging your laptop into power?
      • acomjean 6y ago
        You could forget to bring your power adapter home and have some short tasks to do at home which benefit from large screens.
  • frankenst1 6y ago
    Closed-lid + External Monitor + Power Supply = awake Closed-lid + External Monitor + Battery = sleep Closed-lid + External Monitor + Battery + Amphetamine = awake
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• jmull 6y ago
  Mine doesn't.
• rubyist5eva 6y ago
  As someone that's used a close lid macbook as my work machine for 5+ years - I've never had an issue with this.
  • frankenst1 6y ago
    Apparently the Macbook will only experience this issue while running on battery.