Final answer:
Jacob can connect the keyboard and mouse to his friend's laptop using a USB port. The monitor can connect via an HDMI or VGA port, depending on compatibility.
Step-by-step explanation:
To connect the mouse and keyboard to his friend's laptop, Jacob can use a USB port. Most laptops have multiple USB ports where he can plug in the mouse and keyboard directly. As for connecting the monitor, Jacob can use either an HDMI or VGA port, depending on the laptop and monitor's compatibility. If both the laptop and monitor have HDMI ports, he can use an HDMI cable to connect them. If not, he can use a VGA cable with a VGA to HDMI adapter to connect them.