But here’s where things get sticky – since you’ll be using an external display, you’ll likely want to close your laptop’s lid, and Windows is set up by default to put your laptop to sleep whenever this happens. Having an open laptop on your desk hooked up to an external monitor isn’t always convenient! Fortunately, Windows 11 allows you to configure the behavior of your laptop when the lid is closed. By accessing the Power Options and tweaking a few settings, you’ll be able to keep your laptop’s lid closed while you’re working away using your external monitor/s. Here’s what you need to do: Note: If you want Windows to do nothing when you close the lid of your laptop, you can change the setting under “On battery” for the “When I close the lid” option by selecting an alternate action, such as sleep, hibernation, or shutdown. You can choose one of these options only when your laptop is plugged in and not on battery.
