Do you still keep a desktop around even if you have a laptop? - genuine question

[SuperPosition]

Wanted a proper answer rather than another generic guide.

Most machines slow down for software reasons not hardware ones.

I am trying to make a decision and the usual sources are not giving me a straight answer.

The practical reality is usually somewhere between the optimistic recommendation and the pessimistic warning.

Appreciate any honest input

[QuietObserver]

Laptop-only here, and I'm starting to believe it's because I'm basically a nomadic cat. My workstation is a bag that fits into a closet. The practical fix? A docking station and a monitor. Suddenly the laptop becomes a powerful little brick that docks with a satisfying click and expands into a proper rig. Less dragging, more typing. Also, the genuine question angle: yes, keep a desktop if you need a second screen that doesn't have to fold in half. A laptop screen that folds into a book is a nice trick, but a 27-inch display doesn't have to be carried to the bathroom (and please, don't take your laptop to the bathroom).