Welcome to Edy's Tech Toolkit: Reviews, Tutorials, and Best Picks
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Tired of sifting through incomplete guides, biased reviews, or overly complicated tutorials? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to my toolkit, where I give you the whole story on tech—no steps left behind.
Here’s what you can expect from my blog:
🔍 In-Depth Reviews: I dive deep into servers, firewalls, and more, providing you with the pros, cons, and everything in between.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Tutorials: Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, my tutorials are foolproof. I walk you through each step, ensuring you come out the other side with new skills and confidence.
🏆 Best Picks: Confused about what to buy? My curated lists of best servers, firewalls, and other tech essentials are here to guide you.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you’re new to virtualization, this question comes up fast. What is the key difference between a Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2?
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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
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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.
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I asked Sysadmins on Reddit how other admins weigh the buying criteria between Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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.
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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.
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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
