In addition to all those ports, and unlike USB docks from years past, the dock supplies my laptop with up to 60 watts of charging power over the USB-C cable.

( Start button > Settings > System > Power & Sleep.) In Windows 10, this is in the Power Options of the Settings menu, under the “Choose what closing the lid does” link on the side. You’ll want to adjust your power settings so that the laptop “does nothing” when the lid closes in order to enable this. Note that it’s possible to close the lid on your laptop, keep it running, and have it connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Keep your laptop awake with the lid closed You can use almost any external accessory made for a desktop PC with a laptop, so long as you can find a way to connect it. Maybe you want a hardwired network connection, a DVD drive, or a card reader for your digital camera. Maybe you want to add on a high-quality external webcam and microphone for meetings, or connect a game controller or an external hard drive. Other peripherals: Here’s where everything else goes.

The best computer speakers under $100- Creative Pebble for $20.

(Or if you prefer, a nice headset or a pair of true wireless earbuds.) Speakers: Again, the speakers in your laptop will remain functional while you work at a desk, but for bigger, bolder sound, get a set of dedicated speakers.

The best wireless keyboard- Logitech K800 Illuminated for $60.

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