I'm in the process of setting up my macbook to use in desktop mode as well, i.e. with monitor, mouse and keyboard.
Can anyone recommend a stand for the macbook to sit on (cheap/not too expensive) so air can circulate and I can use it as a second screen if the need arises.
I was looking for exactly the same thing a few months ago. Googling I found some funny examples of DYI stands.
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