A:AnswerThis connects by HDMI or VGA so the keyboard connection shouldn't interfere with the monitor connection. As long as your laptop is capable of VGA or HDMI output then this monitor will work.
A:AnswerThis is a monitor. If you want to watch YouTube or surf the internet you will need a device to gain access to the internet. This is not a smart device.
A:AnswerI use a small docking station - available on Amazon - it was about $30. It has all the important connections - including a place for HDMI - which worked flawlessly for me. I simply unplug it every night.