This list includes the links to my preferred mod guide in addition to my personal collection of additional mods over on Modrinth! If for some reason the embed breaks, I provided direct links to them as well, where applicable. I personally recommend opening the guides in a new tab, regardless, that way it's easier to read; I embedded them for visual flair.
The way I installed it was using the Vanilla Launcher instructions, as this was the easiest method to me and requires less programs overall.
And now, onto my personal collection of mods! Many of these are simply quality-of-life mods that don't really change the gameplay. This list may also update since I can add to/remove stuff from the collection at any time, so make sure to check back every now and again!