At work, I used that configuration with an older MacBook Pro for over a year and a half, including an external monitor and a stand for the MacBook. I continued

At work, I used that configuration with an older MacBook Pro for over a year and a half, including an external monitor and a stand for the MacBook. I continued using this configuration with my newer MacBook Pro, with the same external monitor. At least, I did up to the point where I had to get a second MacBook Pro and external monitor for other work that I can’t do from my primary machine, and given the limited desk space I had to get rid of the external keyboards, touch pads, and laptop stands. And I think my RSI problems are returning. I would use the same external keyboard plus magic pad plus keyboard stand and external monitor on my home MacBook Pro, if I had a good dedicated desk where I could keep all that stuff connected all the time. A good dock/hub has been a lifesaver for me, where I can keep everything else plugged in, while having just the one cord I have to disconnect from my laptop, when it’s time to pack up for the day and take everything home.