# Bought a macbook pro... suggestions?

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**Created:** [January 20, 2008, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bought-a-macbook-pro-suggestions/42136 "2008-01-20T08:15:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 21, 2008, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bought-a-macbook-pro-suggestions/42136/2 "2008-01-21T10:05:42Z")

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I would get the free application “insomnia” it allows you to control when the laptop goes to sleep.

I have mine set to stay active if I close the lid when it’s plugged into power but sleep when closed and not plugged in.

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