On Wednesday 20 June 2018, deloptes wrote:
>  Jimmy Johnson wrote:
> > when I close the lid the screen locks and I
> > have to plug a external keyboard in to type the password, what a pain
> > and it would help a lot if I can turn off screen session lock. �Anybody
> > know how to turn it off?
>
> Have you tried TDEPowersave -> Settings -> General (might not be exact
> english name as I use different locale)
>
> there is lid close, powerbutton etc. I disable everything but powerbutton
> action. Then you can close lid and work on.
>
> However I do not get the point with plug in external keyboard - you said
> note book - why can you not access the keyboard on your notebook - you just
> need to open the lid
>
> regards
>
>
>
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Sometimes I use a laptop as a workstation. I plug in a kb, mouse and large 
monitor. Then I close the laptop to keep it safe.

Kate