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.

Synology: Find UID (userID) and GID (groupID) in 5 Seconds

23 April 20251 January 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Do you remember my article where I explained how to find your NAS user ID (PUID) and group ID (PGID)? In said article, you needed to use some terminal commands to find these values. Many of you have asked me if there is a method to find these values without having to use the terminal. … Read more about Synology: Find UID (userID) and GID (groupID) in 5 Seconds

Synology: Common Docker Issues and Fixes

21 October 20251 January 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

On mariushosting I have always wanted to create Docker guides that are compatible with most Synology NAS devices. I have made great efforts in this direction over the years and, thanks to your emails and posts and messages on Discord, I have been able to compile a list of common problems that most users experience … Read more about Synology: Common Docker Issues and Fixes

Synology DSM 7: Access synology.me without Port :5001

7 February 20251 January 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Are you tired of typing yourname.synology.me:5001 in your browser address bar every time you log into your DSM 7xx? Would you like to know how to remove the :5001 part and still be able to access your Synology on DSM 7xx in a professional way? Right now, if you remove the port number :5001 from … Read more about Synology DSM 7: Access synology.me without Port :5001

Happy New Year 2025 from Marius!

1 January 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Another year has gone flying by, or so it seems. Reflecting on the past 12 months, I can only say how happy I am I could spend them together with you, every day, on mariushosting. You can say it was my New Year’s resolution to spend it sharing a little part of my passion with … Read more about Happy New Year 2025 from Marius!

Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on SuiteCRM

31 December 2024 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you already installed SuiteCRM on your Synology NAS? If yes, I have finally come about to writing an article on how to set up Gmail notifications on SuiteCRM so you can now enjoy it to its full potential. See the details below. STEP 1 Please Support My work by Making a Donation. STEP 2 … Read more about Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on SuiteCRM

A Very Merry Christmas 2024 From Marius!

25 December 2024 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Merry Christmas, dear friends, and a happy, happy holiday season to you! My wish for you is not just gifts under the Christmas tree, but joy in your heart, love in your family and peace in your homes. May you share happy moments with your dear ones this holiday season, laugh and reminisce the good … Read more about A Very Merry Christmas 2024 From Marius!