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: Portainer Docker Version 2.27.3

25 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

On March 25, 2025, Portainer switched from version 2.27.2 to the new stable LTS (Long Time Support) 2.27.3 version. It’s mandatory to upgrade since multiple important issues have been fixed in this new version. Portainer 2.27.3 fixes an error when updating user theme settings in profile. What is Portainer? Portainer is a really awesome web … Read more about Synology: Portainer Docker Version 2.27.3

Synology: Discord Channel at Over 9K Members

24 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Spring has started a few days ago and I have some celebratory news for you: we’ve welcomed a few hundred new users this month and surpassed 9K members! This makes it the biggest Synology community on Discord right now! In the midst of this spine-chilling tale of fast growing numbers, we’re excited to welcome everyone … Read more about Synology: Discord Channel at Over 9K Members

How to Install OpenSpeedTest on Your UGREEN NAS

23 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

OpenSpeedTest is the most accurate and powerful online bandwidth test. You can use it to test your Home/Office LAN speed including your Local Area Network/Wi-Fi. The tool is designed to replicate your real-world connection speed. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install OpenSpeedTest on your UGREEN NAS using Docker … Read more about How to Install OpenSpeedTest on Your UGREEN NAS

How to Install DumbKan on Your Synology NAS

22 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

DumbKan is a refreshingly simple, no-nonsense Kanban board application designed for those who want to organize tasks without the clutter of overcomplicated features. Built with a “stupid simple” philosophy, it lets you create multiple boards, add or remove columns, and drag-and-drop tasks with ease. Double-click to edit, delete tasks with a single click, and toggle … Read more about How to Install DumbKan on Your Synology NAS

How to Install Beeper on Your Synology NAS

21 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Beeper is a universal chat app that connects 15 different chat networks including WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and more. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Beeper on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer. STEP 1 Please Support My work by Making a Donation. STEP 2 Install Portainer using my step … Read more about How to Install Beeper on Your Synology NAS

How to Install Fluid Calendar on Your Synology NAS

20 March 2025 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Fluid Calendar is an open-source, self-hosted app built with Next.js and React, offering a smart alternative to Motion for task scheduling and calendar management. It syncs with Google Calendar, automates task placement based on preferences, and prioritizes privacy and customization. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Fluid Calendar on … Read more about How to Install Fluid Calendar on Your Synology NAS