Since desktop mode is basically just KDE but without the ability to install software packages you could try Fedora.

They do a version just like desktop mode that has you install everything through the store, or you can get the regular variety to get a bit more flexibility.

Personally I’d steer clear of anything special as your first Linux install. Go with standard Fedora, then you can experiment and branch out if you’re interested, but you don’t have to if you like what you’ve got.

You can self host the services you need, but admittedly that’s not feasible for most people.

Thanks for recommending JShelter! I’ll add it to my list

I really wish there was a foolproof way of preventing fingerprinting. Disabling JavaScript unfortunately isn’t really an option, no-one builds websites with progressive enhancement in mind these days.

This seems like a heavily AI-written article with all the bullet points, weak arguments and general air of positivity. Doesn’t help that rye-init is nowhere to be found in the AUR either.