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I started reading the course material for CompTIA when I started looking at getting into IT but never got round to the exam. There was a fair amount of good stuff in the book I was reading, also a lot about stuff you really didn't need to know (like the max voltage of an IBM PCXT power supply from the last millennium).
If you are someone wanting to get into IT at ground level, with minimal working knowledge of a helpdesk, troubleshooting process or how IT as a field hangs together, I'd recommend at least reading the course material for CompTIA, then if you're still keen, do the exam, if nothing else it shows willingness to learn to an employer. After that look at the Networking+ and Security+ qualifications, or a Microsoft accreditation. Anything Office 365 these days is a licence to print money if you're looking to contract as an IT person (here in the UK as of the last 2 years or so at least).
This was the book I read, though that was about three years ago: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R30vxbJ3FQJT2
Been in IT for just over three years, currently 2nd/3rd Line Engineer/Consultant and looking to go contracting in the next year. Any queries, let me know.

A lot of programs that will allow you to change it but if you just want the files get one of these and plug in hdd. Will allow you to browse folders like a usb flash drive

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-DS-UBLK/dp/B00IKAQ538


A program that works well for password unlock is pcunlocker if unable to make changes via cmd line

http://www.pcunlocker.com

Network extenders are not good, especially the kind that connect via power-line Ethernet. Best bet is to get a wireless access point that bridges to the router, or better yet, whole-home wifi like Google Wifi:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MAW2294/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i1KUDbMRVJFMM

So even with dedicated graphics and 16 gb of DDR3, do you think something like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RF2123Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AlvzDbMYJKBQ8 would be better?

Edit: changed laptop link

I got this one, and it has been awesome so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Business-Charging-Resistant-Computer/dp/B06XZTZ7GB/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550377598&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tech+backpack&dpPl=1&dpID=51DWNx33d4L&ref=plSrch

[You can trying something like this] (https://smile.amazon.com/TP-Link-AV600-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B00AWRUICG/), but if the issues are from your router, this wouldn't fix the issue right away. I would try to unseat the wifi card, then turn on the computer and shutdown, then reseat it again and go from there.

If the issue is your router, you may want to open ports up for your games to see if that fixes something. Each router is a little different but on my tp-link router, [this is what I have for rocket league and other stuff.] (https://i.imgur.com/X6x9oYa.png)

The 40 meters you describe is well within the max length of the cable (at least for CAT 5 & 6). The connector connecting the two segments together may be introducing loss. Try replacing that first then if it does not clear up, try another port on the switch end and/or a different Ethernet cable. If you can swing it go fully wireless with this or something similar: https://www.amazon.com/QW-CPE5450-Wireless-Bridge-Point/dp/B072Y5S8YX/

Wireless will need a clean line of sight.

https://www.amazon.com/VENTION-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Support-Projector/dp/B077T2VPVK

if you want an easy pushbutton sort of way to do it, you'll need a dual monitor kvm (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch. Which switch you get depends on what types of monitor connections.

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here's a good one for DVI:

https://smile.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SV231DDVDUA-Monitor-Switch-Audio/dp/B002VY8T2Y?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1&th=1

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There are also software ways of doing it (install a program on both computers and change a setting depending on which computer you want to use at the time) but it's slow and would NOT be good for gaming. If you want to give this a shot for shits and giggles, try Synergy.

https://symless.com/synergy