Turn your MacBook's internal display off while an external monitor is connected
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Oct 26, 2026 - Swift
Turn your MacBook's internal display off while an external monitor is connected
Turn off the MacBook's built-in display with the lid open and use only the external monitor. Free, open source, per-monitor settings.
Turn off a MacBook's built-in display with the right Option key while the lid stays open: work on an external monitor and keep Touch ID within reach. The display lights up by itself when no external monitor is left.
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