F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Start the boot process on your 2013 MacBook (or wake it up) while using the clamshell configuration.

Start the boot process on your 2013 MacBook (or wake it up) while using the clamshell configuration.

Start the boot process on your 2013 MacBook (or wake it up) while using the clamshell configuration.

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Fatryx
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08-30-2016, 08:23 PM
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I rely on my Mac for everyday tasks. Since I only need to connect it once a month, I keep it in a stand and use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for convenience. Occasionally I switch to Chrome Remote. My Mac must be awake to operate these devices, which can be frustrating when it's in standby. I can't reach the power button directly, and it's not ideal when it's powered on via USB or Thunderbolt. I'm familiar with my Dell laptop, where I can set it to turn on automatically when the charger is connected. That worked perfectly for me. I'd appreciate any suggestions on forcing a shutdown of a Dell laptop when it's docked, especially since the power button isn't accessible (Dell Latitude 5490). Thanks!
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Fatryx
08-30-2016, 08:23 PM #1

I rely on my Mac for everyday tasks. Since I only need to connect it once a month, I keep it in a stand and use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for convenience. Occasionally I switch to Chrome Remote. My Mac must be awake to operate these devices, which can be frustrating when it's in standby. I can't reach the power button directly, and it's not ideal when it's powered on via USB or Thunderbolt. I'm familiar with my Dell laptop, where I can set it to turn on automatically when the charger is connected. That worked perfectly for me. I'd appreciate any suggestions on forcing a shutdown of a Dell laptop when it's docked, especially since the power button isn't accessible (Dell Latitude 5490). Thanks!

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08-31-2016, 06:45 AM
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To access these settings, either lift the lid or operate the mouse/keyboard as Apple Support recommends. The pmset command line utility can also handle similar tasks, such as adjusting display and sleep timers. Examples include setting displaysleep to 10, disksleep to 10, system sleep to 30, and enabling WakeOnMagicPacket for all power sources. The -a option allows scheduling wake events, like starting the system on July 4, 2016 at 8 PM. You can also set recurring shutdowns or wake events using pmset, such as daily shutdowns from Tuesday to Saturday at 11 AM or nightly wake-ups at midnight. This tool is useful for automating startup times, backups, and other system behaviors.
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08-31-2016, 06:45 AM #2

To access these settings, either lift the lid or operate the mouse/keyboard as Apple Support recommends. The pmset command line utility can also handle similar tasks, such as adjusting display and sleep timers. Examples include setting displaysleep to 10, disksleep to 10, system sleep to 30, and enabling WakeOnMagicPacket for all power sources. The -a option allows scheduling wake events, like starting the system on July 4, 2016 at 8 PM. You can also set recurring shutdowns or wake events using pmset, such as daily shutdowns from Tuesday to Saturday at 11 AM or nightly wake-ups at midnight. This tool is useful for automating startup times, backups, and other system behaviors.

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