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.
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
Divi 5 Tips
I’m currently rebuilding a website with Divi 5. Along the way, I keep running into things that aren’t obvious, aren’t documented, or just work differently than expected. I collect them here.
Divi 5 Design Variables: What Works and What Is Missing
Divi 5 design variables let you define colors, fonts, spacing, text, URLs, and more in one place and reuse them across your entire site. They are a new feature and a core part of the Divi 5 design system.
Divi 5 Review: Rebuilt from Scratch, Should You Upgrade or Switch?
Divi 5 is officially out. After more than three years of development, Elegant Themes removed the beta label on February 26, 2026, and Divi 5 is now the recommended version for new projects.
VMware to Proxmox: Import Wizard to Convert a Virtual Machine
This guide is for homelab users and small-business IT admins moving VMs from VMware ESXi to Proxmox VE, especially if you’re rethinking VMware after the recent licensing and packaging changes from Broadcom.
The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers (2026 Guide)
You might think, “Oh no, not another guide about mini PCs for servers.” I admit there are tons of articles out there about server hardware. However, I couldn’t find a clear overview of why mini PCs have become game-changers for home labs, on-premises servers, and small business setups.
xCloud WordPress Migration: My 2-Day VPS Move (and What I’d Do Differently)
I didn’t plan another server move this soon, but here we are. This post is my real-world xCloud WordPress migration story, including what went wrong on day one, what fixed it on day two, and how I ended up with a setup that’s now genuinely fast.
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?
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.
