However, I've heard that OpenBSD has typically been more secure than FreeBSD.
Yes. That is my understanding too. I’ve never run that OS but have considered it. It has had some exploits aimed at it, but it was designed intentionally to provide security.
I plan to move to my house at the farm in a few months, have been offered a Beta account at that location with Elon Musk’s satellite Web system. What do you think about that approach?
My intent is to become less visible on the web and am looking at VPN access too.
My wife of 47 years died in 2018, I remarried a year ago. My new bride loves the place at the farm. Currently I have the kitchen and 2 bathrooms to complete restoring, or we would be there now.