Stephen, that's great, and thanks for the tip! I love it when there's a 
brilliant alternative - in fact that napkin holder looks better than plenty 
of the pricier options I've also seen!



On Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:52:53 PM UTC, Stephen McW wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Due to the kindness of a SMUG member I now have a fine external monitor 
> for my MacBook Pro but soon found that if I attempt to use it for anything 
> more than playing a DVD (and even then …) the space and open screen get in 
> the way and it’s unworkable if trying to use it for actual work, on our 
> small tables and desks at least. Apple’s solution to this is “Clamshell 
> Mode” whereby the MacBook continues running even with the lid closed 
> provided that a monitor, keyboard, mouse AND mains were connected prior to 
> closing the lid. The MacBook needs turning on its side which is tidy, but 
> how?
>
> There are stands for this purpose on online from many manufacturers from 
> about £14 to almost £180! However, I thought I’d risk a cheap alternative 
> suggested on the web and thought I’d share it with fellow SMUGgers as you 
> can see in the photo below. It’s an IKEA napkin holder and it works a 
> treat. 🙂
>
> The cost is £1.50 + about £3 P&P and you can find it here: 
> http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/tableware/napkins-napkinholders/greja-napkin-holder-black-art-50342850/
>
> So, if you’re in the market …
>
> Regards,
>
> Stephen
>
>
>
> Do not look to results; do what is right and leave it. — Sri Ramana 
> Maharshi
>
>

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