A:AnswerNo, closing the lid will not affect the longevity and performance of the laptop. Definitely, a laptop cooling stand will help dissipate heat more efficiently.
A:AnswerI would recommend a USB to ethernet adapter. For example, a model similar to this. https://www.asus.com/us/Accessories/Docks-Dongles-and-Cable/All-series/OH102-U3-TO-RJ45-DONGLE/
A:AnswerThe specific laptop, ASUS GA401IV, comes with an AMD processor and not an Intel CPU. The AMD processor does support virtualization and TPM(Trusted Platform Module) is embedded in the CPU.
A:AnswerYes, this model comes with 8 GB on-board and 8GB installed in a slot. You can remove that 8 GB and then add a 16GB to make it 24 GB of RAM. You can review further specifications here: https://rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-series/spec
A:AnswerYou would need to install Xbox Game Pass onto your notebook and follow the instructions in the app.
For more instructions please visit:
https://www.asus.com/us/site/ROGGamePass-2020/
A:AnswerDisplay Port - Higher Refresh Rate, Uses Your Dedicated GPU. Depends on the laptop though. My Dell g5 laptop didnt have display port connected to graphics card so I used an hdmi cable.