Have you tried the Notes app in Nextcloud? I moved all my keep notes to that not too long ago, and they show up as markdown files when you sync them to your desktop. There’s a Notes Android app as well.
I like the approach Pop OS takes. Their software store lets you choose between deb or flatpak when you install software. I’ve had issues with flatpak versions of some software, and flipping to the deb package usually fixes it.
Tremulous is a free and open source asymmetric team-based first-person shooter with real-time strategy elements. The game features two opposing teams: humans and aliens. Each team must attack the enemy’s base and team members while defending their own base. tremulous.net
I use a local text editor and push the git repository, which triggers automation to generate and publish the content. vscode is my editor for that work.
For a whole new level of frustration, try to research any HOA before you buy a house. Their rules aren’t typically disclosed until after you buy the house put in your offer and enter escrow.
I can understand how the system config can be back in that short amount of time. How does data backup and restore work in Nix? Is it different than other distros?