How to close a Windows laptop and use the monitor. Windows laptops have some settings that you will need to change if you want to use them with the lid closed.

How to keep a Windows laptop on when it's closed. 1. In the Start search box, type "Control" and click Control Panel when you see it appear in the search results.. 2. In the Control Panel's search ...

By default, your PC is put to sleep when you close the lid, which isn't ideal if you want your laptop out of sight while it's docked on your workspace. Here's how to change that setting.