One thing you may want to also consider is putting your laptop on a desk somewhere and plugging it into a monitor. I have a 28 inch monitor on my desk that is plugged into my MacBook Pro. Then when you want to travel or go somewhere, simply unplug it, and bring it with you. You have the versatility of a desktop and a laptop.
I have a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard that work a little bit better with my big fingers
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