So I have my windows 8 laptop connected to my monitor but the screen being open is kinda annoying me. Is there anyway to have it close but not go to sleep?
I have tried to do this myself as well. Have you looked at the graphic and display settings under control panel?
Usually there is a menu to choose what action the notebook makes when closing the lid. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/choose-what-closing-the-laptop-lid-does