If they're counting all the auto-completed code that's inserted after pressing Tab on an AI suggestion (such as from Copilot), then I easily believe it.
Tons of places in code only have 1 possible thing that can go on a particular line, given the context, and there is no point in typing it all out manually.
It's a desktop, so you will obviously need an external monitor. Most of the new monitors these days also work as USB hubs - you just run a USB C cable from the computer to the monitor and you get both display and additional ports.