Ask HN: MacBook Pro Display Adapter?

I just started working from home, and I'm having trouble figuring out how to use my macbook as a desktop with an external display. I tried asking about this on reddit, but didn't get much feedback. I know many people here use macbooks with external displays, so I thought I might be better suggestions here.

I have a 2017 13" macbook pro, so I have two usb-c ports to play with. I want to put an external monitor next to my laptop, so I have the laptop display and the monitor side by side. I also want to connect an external USB keyboard, and a USB mouse as well. I have this mokin hdmi/ usb adapter [0], and this one as well [1]. Both work great for running the display and the USB devices. The problem is, each one interferes significantly with the wifi signal reception. I have to constantly - like every two or three new tabs - toggle wifi off and on to reestablish an internet connection. I think this post describes the issue pretty well. (I'm having temporary luck covering the entire adapter with a piece of aluminum foil, but that's not a very appealing long-term solution.)

What are people using to connect to external monitors, and still have power and other usb devices? Are there better hubs that don't interfere with wifi? A couple people on reddit suggested the CalDigit TS3 Plus Dock [2]. I'll buy that if there's nothing better, but I was hoping to not have to spend quite that much just to get a display running.

[0] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074J79WWJ/

[1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NRLNTNC/

[2] https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMX12ZM/A/caldigit-ts3-plus-dock