Is intel-virtual-output a saviour tool? [closed]

What I mean is that can this be used to solve the eternal problem of hybrid graphcs laptop + external monitor? Can this be used to power an external display in Hybrid Graphics mode? Also, are there any caveats in using this, as in performance?

To explain a little a further, I'm using an HP gaming laptop that's unfortunately an nVidia Optimus laptop. As a result, the HDMI output is wired to the nVidia discrete GPU; meaning I can't use my Intel iGPU to power my external monitor. Even if I use a USB Type-C to HDMI cable, the Intel iGPU can't recognize my monitor. Afer months of desperation, I found this potential solution, but unfortunatrly, it seems like a lot of people don't know much about it.

If this doesn't work, I guess I'll have to return to Windows. nVidia is really, such a b-word.

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You need to check this by yourself.

Documents to read more about the intel-virtual-output:

Using mate-optimus on Ubuntu MATE may help too.