Alpine Linux + XFCE + Remmina
Why?
I wanted to remote desktop my home machine through a low spec VM (via zerotier). The best way I was able to achieve it was using Alpine Linux with XFCE and Remmina
Steps
Step 1: Download Alpine
Whatever way to you are happy with - https://www.alpinelinux.org/
Step 2: Install XFCE
https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Xfce
Step 3: Install Remmina (and FreeRDP - dependencies)
apk add remmina
apk add freerdp