Some further reasons to avoid NordVPN

• Sketchy track record
• Techlore VPN chart--

Proton VPN has a free tier. Other recommended VPNs are IVPN and Mullvad. Techlore, Privacy Guides, and The New Oil have solid recommendations. IVPN allows for using a custom DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and has a Fedora Silverblue client.

Also don't get Verizon phones since Verizon locks the OEM toggle preventing you from flashing them.

Besides what you mentioned, search for loneliness & anxiety tips on YouTube - they have some really helpful guides. Also try to not be alone too much and meet new people of your preferred gender. Put yourself out there and try to meet people via church groups, team sports, school clubs, etc. to remind yourself that there are better potential matches out there. :)

How helpful is the Google IT certificate? I'm trying to land my first help desk job. Do I have a shot at getting one of these roles before earning a CompTIA A+?

If we want next gen graphics, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements, which mods would you recommend? And are said mods easy to install and remove?