Welcome to my Website. I’m Edy, a Swiss freelancer with 30+ years of experience in IT and accounting.
I help small businesses simplify infrastructure, streamline finances, and share real-world tech tips on my blog.
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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
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 2025
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.
Proxmox Docker – Should You Use a VM or LXC Container?
Docker is a lightweight containerization platform that lets you run isolated applications without the overhead of virtual machines. It’s widely used in DevOps, homelabs, and testing environments.
Windows Server Core Pros and Cons – What 393 Sysadmins Think in 2025
If you’re evaluating Windows Server Core, understanding the real-world pros and cons is essential. That’s why I asked 393 sysadmins on Reddit to share their
Windows Server Core: The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft’s Minimal Server Installation
In today’s cloud-first world, every megabyte of disk space and every potential security vulnerability matters. What if you could reduce your server’s attack surface by up to 70% while cutting resource usage in half?
Best Server for Home Lab 2025: Rack, Tower & Refurbished Options Compared
A home lab is great for getting hands-on experience with different technologies. It is the ideal setup for testing products or configurations in a quiet environment.
Proxmox Cluster 2 Nodes – How a QDevice Can Improve Quorum Stability
Setting up a Proxmox cluster 2 nodes is common in homelab and production environments for small businesses with limited resources. Whether it’s due to budget limitations, power constraints, or simply a lack of space, adding a third physical node isn’t always feasible, especially for non-enterprise environments.
Elementor Free vs Pro: Which Version Is Right for You? (2025 Comparison)
If you’re searching for a website builder that doesn’t require coding, Elementor is a great option. It\’s a page builder that lets you create your WordPress site from scratch using a simple drag-and-drop interface. The best part is that you can start with the free version of Elementor and then upgrade to Elementor Pro later.
DNS Time to Live – What It Is and Why It Matters When Moving a WordPress Site
When I recently moved a WordPress website to a new host, I updated the DNS A record to point to the new server. Everything on the backend was ready, but the live site didn’t switch over immediately. Why? Because the DNS Time to Live (TTL) was set to 86400 seconds—that’s a full 24 hours. If you’ve ever wondered how long DNS changes take to update, TTL is the reason.
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.
