Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Marius Bogdan Lixandru is a highly experienced content creator from Romania with a background in biology, chemistry and computer programming. He loves writing technical guides that are accessible for non-technical people. Born in 1984, he has always expressed interest in technology. Beyond technology and biology, he has a passion for agriculture, the science and beauty of which have encouraged him to start his own vegetable garden and plant dozens of fruit-bearing trees with fragrant and succulent, sweet and sour fruits. When he’s not losing nights uncovering the deepest hidden secrets of the latest tech devices, he’s likely enjoying a refreshing slice of juicy, honey-sweet watermelon, sluggishly lying on the grass in his orchard, sitting in the shade under the trees he himself has planted. Torpid summer days accompanied by cicada sounds and greeted by his smiling wife and happy, tail-wagging presence of his two mioritic shepherd dogs are some of the simpler pleasures in life that help him recharge his batteries to take on the latest tech challenges. Support My Work and Feel free to contact me.

How to Install Mail-Archiver on Your Synology NAS

14 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Mail-Archiver is an open-source web app that archives, searches, and exports emails from multiple IMAP accounts. It automatically saves incoming and outgoing emails with attachments, syncs folder structures, and supports mailbox migration. A powerful search feature helps find emails quickly, while bulk export to PDF or PST aids backups and compliance. The intuitive dashboard manages … Read more about How to Install Mail-Archiver on Your Synology NAS

How to Install ComposeToolbox on Your Synology NAS

13 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

ComposeToolbox is a self-hostable web application that allows users to edit, validate, and get suggestions for their docker-compose.yml files. It has a fully featured code editor as well as a configuration panel that breaks down what exactly the compose file does. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install ComposeToolbox on … Read more about How to Install ComposeToolbox on Your Synology NAS

How to Install SparkyFitness on Your Synology NAS

14 July 202512 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

SparkyFitness is an open-source, AI-powered, self-hosted fitness app for families, prioritizing privacy. It tracks nutrition, exercise, water intake, and health metrics like weight and waist size. Features include daily progress, goal setting, trend charts with CSV export, and food data integration from OpenFoodFacts, Nutritionix, or FatSecret. It supports family sharing, mobile-friendly access, and an optional … Read more about How to Install SparkyFitness on Your Synology NAS

mariushosting Bluesky Community at Over 800+ Members

11 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

A while back, I shared that mariushosting joined Bluesky, a platform where we can dive into our favorite tech talks. Everyone has their preferred social spots—whether it’s the community feel, the interface, or the way we connect—and I wanted to meet my NAS enthusiasts wherever they’re most active. Bluesky has become a great hub for … Read more about mariushosting Bluesky Community at Over 800+ Members

UGREEN NAS: How to Create Docker Shortcuts on Desktop

10 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Setting up and managing Docker containers on your UGREEN NAS can significantly enhance its functionality, allowing you to run a wide range of applications efficiently. However, accessing these containers often involves navigating through the NAS or Portainer interface which can be time-consuming. By creating desktop shortcuts for your Docker containers, you can streamline access to … Read more about UGREEN NAS: How to Create Docker Shortcuts on Desktop

How to Install Gitea on Your UGREEN NAS

10 July 20259 July 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Gitea is a free, open-source, self-hosted Git service designed as a lightweight and user-friendly alternative to platforms like GitHub or GitLab. It provides a platform for hosting Git repositories, along with features for code review, team collaboration, and CI/CD. Essentially, it’s a complete DevOps platform for managing software development projects. In this step by step … Read more about How to Install Gitea on Your UGREEN NAS