The Pros And Cons Of Using Your Laptop With The Lid Closed

Will it damage your laptop over time?

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Laptops have come a long way since they became popular in the mid-to-late 2000s. Back then, they were bulky and heavy, with very short battery life. They were also seen as a lesser version of the desktop, with weaker hardware and limited capabilities. Today's laptops are much thinner and lighter, their battery life is far better, and their hardware can go toe to toe with most standard tower PCs.

For that reason, many people now buy a laptop as their main computer and connect it to a regular monitor, keyboard and mouse. Some like to keep the laptop open and use its screen as a second display. Many others prefer to leave the lid closed.

So which approach is better? What are the pros and cons of using your laptop with the lid closed?

Reasons to keep your laptop lid closed

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