I have a Linux desktop that's a bit old, but works well. I got a refurbished Lenovo L13 Yoga laptop which is newer and faster, and came with Windows 10, upgraded to 11. I immediately put in a 2TB internal SSD, installed Linux but kept Windows on half the drive. I wanted to use this laptop as my main system, connected to my existing monitor, and I have a logitech keyboard/mouse that can switch between 3 systems, so I can use it for the old desktop, and the laptop with both Linux and Windows easily.So... after a short time, I decided that getting a dock would make this all much nicer, and it did. I've been able to reduce cable clutter, have more USB 3 ports, and a wired network connection that doesn't interfere with the USB-C port (Don't know who designed the connectors on my laptop, but they don't both fit at the same time).Got the refurb model of this dock, connected it up with no directions (there were none) and everything worked right off, with no extra drivers or settings. The audio works just like connecting a line out - all automatic. Even the on/off switch works to turn the laptop on and off. I believe it does not charge when off, which will keep it from overcharging. I'd imagine you could get around this if you needed to charge it while off.As a bonus, it charges faster than the charger that came with my refurbished Thinkpad, which was not the original Lenovo charger.By the way, I connected the speakers together with the desktop by using a simple Y-connector for the audio outputs.