I have an old 1080p monitor lying around. Is it worth getting an hdmi to VGA converter and hook it to my laptop as a second monitor?

For mostly work stuff but also some light gaming.

Speaking of which, could I also connect the Nintendo switch with the dock to the converter and play docked on the monitor on my work desk? I imagine it would have no sound, but theoretically I could also connect headphones/ speakers directly to the switch and play like that?

Thanks!