Looking to use a MacBook Air (old one, but it works) as a DVR. Is there any software that will keep the MacBook "active" when the screen lid is closed? Thx
I haven't done this in long time, but I'm pretty sure Amphetamine does this. I generally use it just to keep it awake while I'm working on things and don't want it to go to sleep and keep the lid open.
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You must have an external keyboard/mouse attached along with an external display for this to work: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201834
I used to use this all the time to keep my mac awake when the lid was closed https://insomniax.en.softonic.com/mac
edit: idk it still works here's another link https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/9asv8d/alternatives_to_insomniax_for_high_sierra_macos/
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I am hitting this issue too. I have an old macbook pro with a broken keyboard - perfect as a dvr server. However, ive tried a number of things to prevent it from going to sleep while closed to no avail. Maybe there is a dongle available to plug into it to make it think that there is a external monitor, For now, i just need to keep it open with the display off.