My home office setup: MacBook Pro in clamshell mode, 4K display on arm, standing desk, and Capisco chair by HÅG. : r/desksetup
Macbook Clamshell Mode Not Waking External Monitor (Ventura)
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Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals.
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