sleep mode question

[kenadon]

probably a stupid question, but should I always close the lid of my macbook pro if I want it to go to sleep mode, or is it okay leave it open and go sleeping automatically? thanks!

 

[Darby67]

This comes under the heading of whatever floats your boat. Either way, no worries.

 

[kenadon]

ok cool! I was wondering something along the lines of heating issues or the programs not fully quitting, but it makes sense when it's all the same.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Doesn't really matter. Closing might protect the Mac better in case of some stupid accident.

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ok cool! I was wondering something along the lines of heating issues or the programs not fully quitting, but it makes sense when it's all the same.

SLEEP means, that all active content in the RAM just stays there, in the RAM, and only the RAM is powered during SLEEP. Thus no CPU is used. No need to quite applications for letting a Mac sleep.

Btw, this may be helpful:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[GGJstudios]

ok cool! I was wondering something along the lines of heating issues or the programs not fully quitting, but it makes sense when it's all the same.

You don't need to leave the lid open for cooling purposes, even while running, as Mac notebooks are designed to run in clamshell mode with the lid closed. There is no venting through the keyboard. All venting is at the rear, near the hinge.

 

[Aliascognito]

probably a stupid question, but should I always close the lid of my macbook pro if I want it to go to sleep mode, or is it okay leave it open and go sleeping automatically? thanks!

If you want to make the MacBook sleep the same way as closing the lid only instantly, you can try one of two things that will lead to the same conclusion:

Ctrl+Shift+Eject

OR

Apple Menu > Sleep

 

[kenadon]

thanks everyone for the help!