Even if you don't play mobile games, this is a good read: https://www.darkpattern.games/

You COULD probably do it like this if you want to gain experience with ansible. Otherwise it's total overkill. Just write down a list of must-have apps that you currently use and install them manually in the new system. It's always a nice opportunity to start fresh and clean.

I'm happy with Eternity

Can't say the same myself unfortunately. The community was one of the main reasons I moved to Gentoo. I've had so many bad encounters on the Arch IRC channel, they often made me feel like a complete idiot for not knowing certain things. On Gentoo on the other hand the community has very knowledgeable people but they don't feel 'elitist' about it and are in fact very kind and helpful.

ranger is sooo slow though. I'm using yazi btw.

Just use Ouch!

Apart from what's already been mentioned, I'm eager to test Spacedrive

And then there is Gentoo, where you can decide for each package if you want bleeding edge or stable

DecSync CC is an app that stores calendar / tasks / contacts as files on the phone. You can sync them to other devices. I use it to sync our family calendar and contacts in our household. No clouds involved.

I did not say or try to imply that it's good. I said sadly it works. With emphasis on SADLY.

a short click on that link will answer your questions better than I ever could

Reminds me of Sexual Harassment and You

I stopped watching when the kid-king was finally killed. Perfect ending.

What are the best resources out there? Arch Wiki without a doubt

Doubt! The Gentoo Handbook is one of the best, if not the best documentation out there. It's especially useful for beginners because it doesn't just offer code snippets to copy/paste, but explains background knowledge and how things work.

Spotube can do what you describe

What about Fuchsia?

KDL enters the chat

The thing is: If everyone hated it, it would not work. But sadly it DOES work.