Anyone use iPad at home with an external monitor?

I don’t think it could be used like a desktop at home? I have a 10th gen ipad so might be too slow.

Is there software that makes it easier to use with a monitor like better resolution?

Also the mouse pointer is just a circle/dot with iOS.

Does anyone use a iPhone pro max with a monitor as the processor is more powerful?

This is for web browsing, YouTube, playing movies. I think it’s better to just buy an old laptop instead of trying to use an iPad like a desktop.