Fredrik

A way to distrohop could be a virtual machine. That way you aren’t “sacrificing” your current install.

If you choose to reinstall, try to document all the changes you are doing and why. See if you can automate the changes. That way you can always get back to a desired state with minimal input on your end.

Is LocalSend a viable option, even though it is not containerized?

Share files to nearby devices. Free, open-source, cross-platform.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9090817/copying-files-using-rsync-from-remote-server-to-local-machine

Here’s several ways to run rsync over SSH.

It’s mentioned in the linked article about Find My Device.

This is what it says

1. Locate offline devices

Locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in the app — even when they’re offline. And thanks to specialized Pixel hardware, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will also be able to find their devices if they’re powered off or the battery is dead.