I’m Edy Werder, a Swiss IT Consultant & Tech Blogger
I publish clear, step-by-step guides on homelabs, Proxmox, NAS, and WordPress.
Tested in my own lab for readers all around the world.
What I Write About
Virtualization Guides
Build your lab with Proxmox, Hyper-V, VMs, and storage basics.
How-To Guides
Quick wins and troubleshooting guides (no fluff).
WordPress Guides
WordPress how-to’s, honest reviews, and real-world tips.
Homelab Guides
Choosing hardware, building quiet setups, and upgrades.
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Reader Favorites – Tech Guides That Stand Out
These are the most-read and most-referenced posts from my blog—great if you’re just starting out with your home lab or WordPress setup.
Recent Posts from My Tech Blog
Low Power Home Server: Real Power Consumption (PowerEdge T360 vs Minisforum MS-01 vs Intel NUC)
If you are building a homelab, power consumption matters more than most people expect. Not because a server cannot handle the workload, but because it sits there 24 7. A few watts difference at idle can become real money over a year.
How to reset Synology NAS admin password (without losing data)
I had to reset Synology NAS admin password after an update locked me out of DSM. Nothing was lost, but I definitely had that “please don’t wipe my NAS” feeling.
Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2: What’s the Key Difference?
If you’re new to virtualization, this question comes up fast. What is the key difference between a Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2?
Proxmox System Requirements: How to Choose the Right Server for Your Business
If you’re planning to virtualize your small business with Proxmox VE, the first big question is simple: what kind of server do you actually need to buy?
Yes, Proxmox runs on a wide range of hardware, from old desktops to high-end rack servers. But for production workloads, “it boots” is not the same as “this will be fast, reliable, and safe to run my business on.”
How to Install Ubuntu on Proxmox VE: Complete Setup Guide
Installing Ubuntu as a virtual machine on Proxmox VE provides a powerful combination of enterprise-grade virtualization with one of the most popular Linux distributions. This guide covers the complete process of creating Ubuntu VMs within the Proxmox virtual environment, from initial preparation through post-installation optimization.
Dell PowerEdge vs HPE ProLiant: What Sysadmin Says in 2026
I asked Sysadmins on Reddit how other admins weigh the buying criteria between Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant.
Proxmox VMware Tools – How to Install VirtIO Drivers and QEMU Guest Agent
If you’ve just migrated from VMware to Proxmox, you might be wondering what to install instead of VMware Tools. In VMware ESXi, this package is essential because it includes both drivers and a guest agent that improve performance and integration. While you cannot directly install VMware Tools in Proxmox, you can achieve similar functionality by installing VirtIO drivers and the QEMU Guest Agent, which together provide the features you get when you install VMware Tools on a VMware guest OS.
Proxmox Snapshots: Complete Guide for Virtual Machines and Containers
A Proxmox snapshot is a point-in-time capture of a virtual machine or container’s complete state, including data, configuration files, and optionally memory (RAM). This powerful feature allows system administrators to create instant restore points before making changes, ensuring they can quickly revert to a known good state if something goes wrong.
How to install Proxmox Server 9 on Your Home Server 2026
Proxmox released version 9 in early August 2025, and it’s the best release yet for home server enthusiasts. In this article, I’ll guide you through the installation process using a Dell PowerEdge server — though the same steps work for most hardware.
About Me
I'm passionate about bridging the gap between tech and finance. Whether I'm advising on server infrastructure or managing accounting for small firms, I bring precision and curiosity to every project.
