![Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals. Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals.](https://preview.redd.it/gzm50am9gjy41.jpg?auto=webp&s=45f339d0c2098d36a1965fb16833e4baafef31e2)
Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals.
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