Struggling with OS selection.

As the title says, I've been jumping around with different OS's for my home server and just don't know what to do.

I bought an unraid starter license and the $99 for a hexos lifetime as an investment bc i know i wouldn't pay full price later on. I've thought about just running linux but then what distro.

I have fairly simple needs. Media server, file storage, home assistant/automation (if i ever actually stick with set up), torrenting.

I just keep switching and either feel overwhelmed by everything or underwhelmed and want to switch. I just feel stuck.