Decided to just come out and ask since the search results aren't giving me much.
The main problem I keep running into is not knowing who to trust or where to even start. There's a ton of conflicting advice out there and half of it feels like it's coming from people who just want to sell you something.
What bothers me most is how hard it is to find real, unfiltered opinions on this stuff. Forums like this are honestly more useful than any best-of list I've found through searching.
Any input is appreciated, whether it's positive or a warning. Both are useful at this point.