Back up whatever data you want physically on your computer before doing anything. While still using your Mac os, take an external drive you are okay to wipe clean, then reformat it to an .ExFat file type (so both computers can read the drive easily)

I haven’t experimented too much with different distros, but I would say Ubuntu has a Macintosh feel to it to me. Linux mint is what I use for my gaming PC, and it works fine, but between Ubuntu’s and Mint’s terminals, I like Ubuntu’s way more. It’s a bit pedantic, but I just prefer it that way

Yes. I had a hybrid position pre COVID that was 2/3 days a week home at alternating weeks, due to a lack of available desks in our office building. That was always nice when I worked from home. I enjoyed doing laundry during the day and being able to stop work and immediately get to switch off, as opposed to the days in office where I’d deal with driving home and traffic.

I switched to a fully in office job when Covid hit, and our office when fully remote. Other than training and onboarding, I haven’t been required in office since. I love remote work. I won’t go back unless I have absolutely no other choice