So I went to the computer store to buy a large monitor to use with my laptop. I do a lot of mechanical design work at home. When I told them what I wanted to do they said it couldn't be done. Since I've seen it done, I bet someone out there can set me straight.
What I want to be able to do is to RUN my laptop with its LID closed (out of the way somewhere), with a monitor connected to the VGA port and a keyboard/mouse connected over USB. Basically, it will work lilke a desktop computer when I'm working at my desk.
Then when I'm on the road, it will work like a regular laptop.
The guy in the Microsoft polo shirt at the big blue store with the yellow TAG (whose name shall be unspoken), said this is impossible, since the laptop will hibernate as soon as its lid is closed. In the LAST company I worked for, this is exactly how the IT guys set up my machine, so I know it can be done.
Ideas?
Thanks!Unbelievable. The Microsoft guys an idiot. You are right on target nomechanic. Of course it can be done.

Simply re-configure what your laptop does when you close the lid.

From memory go to control panel then power options and in there is the option to tell your computer to do nothing when the lid is closed.

There are even options to enable you to have one screen on/off or both on mirroring each other and even displaying different stuff on each screen. THATS in your display properties tho.Quote

Unbelievable. The Microsoft guys an idiot.

Gee Salmon Trout how do get anything done. lol