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: Set Up Email Notifications on Pydio Cells

22 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you already installed Pydio Cells on your Synology NAS? Then today I’m going to show you how to set up email notifications on Pydio Cells to be able to get notifications on your own email. In the guide below I will walk you step by step through the process of setting up Gmail on Pydio … Read more about Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Pydio Cells

Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Seafile

13 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you already installed Seafile on your Synology NAS? Today, after many, many emails asking me how to set up email on Seafile to be able to reset your own password, invite new members, etc., I have finally come about to writing an article on how to set up Gmail on Seafile so you can now … Read more about Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Seafile

Synology: Discord Channel to Reach 5K Members

9 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

In addition to interesting and useful Docker tutorials for your Synology NAS and vital news and relevant information from the Synology world, I also feel it’s important to keep you updated about our social media communities and how they’re performing regularly. With this in mind, today I’m looking to share an update on our Synology … Read more about Synology: Discord Channel to Reach 5K Members

Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Pi.Alert

18 April 20248 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you already installed NetAlertX on your Synology NAS? Today, after many, many emails asking me how to set up email on NetAlertX, formerly Pi.Alert, to be able to receive notifications, I have finally come about to writing an article on how to set up Gmail on NetAlertX so you can receive alert notifications if … Read more about Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Pi.Alert

Synology: How to Enhance Your WordPress Security

10 July 20237 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

In many of my articles I talked about how to make your WordPress website hosted from home via your Synology NAS more secure. Today I want to have a more in depth conversation about the security that can come from the union of the RT2600ac, MR2200ac or RT6600ax Synology router and your Synology NAS in the same … Read more about Synology: How to Enhance Your WordPress Security

Synology: DSM 7 Dark Mode

15 September 20236 May 2023 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Wondering if DSM 7 comes with the Dark Mode option? Right now the beta version of DSM 7 does not provide any option for Dark Mode, but perhaps in the future Synology will also include this option that so many Synology users love and want. After some interesting discussions on the topic in the Mariushosting … Read more about Synology: DSM 7 Dark Mode