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: System Failed to Get External IP (Solved)

27 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you ever woken up in the morning and opened the Log Center in your Synology DSM and found an error that said: System failed to get External IP? Why does this error appear? What is the direct cause and how do you replicate it? After several tests, I came up with the solution. I’m … Read more about Synology: System Failed to Get External IP (Solved)

Why Is My Synology NAS Making Noise?

6 November 201917 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Ever since I’ve got my Synology NAS device I’ve been keeping it on my desk in my room. At first, I wasn’t bothered by the buzzing sound that it made, but after some time it got on my nerves. First I checked the device and the removable parts. Interestingly, there is no rubber to help … Read more about Why Is My Synology NAS Making Noise?

Synology: What is WordPress File wp_config.php?

16 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Many people ask what is the wp-config.php file inside the main WordPress folder. This file is one of the most important core WordPress files. It contains information about the MySQL database (MariaDB 10), including the name, host (typically localhost, 127.0.0.1 or localhost:/run/mysqld/mysqld10.sock ), database username and password. This information allows WordPress to communicate with the … Read more about Synology: What is WordPress File wp_config.php?

Synology PHP PEAR Lack of Update

13 July 202015 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

PEAR is short for “PHP Extension and Application Repository” and is pronounced just like the fruit. You can find this package in Synology Package Center. PHP Extension and Application Repository, or PEAR, is a structured library of open-source code for PHP users. It provides a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP code components, promoting … Read more about Synology PHP PEAR Lack of Update

Synology: WordPress Error 500

15 September 201914 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Your Synology device likely has an Internal IP address which can only be accessed from machines (PC, tablet, mobile phone) on your internal network. If you want to access your Synology NAS from external devices, anywhere on the Internet, then you need to “map” the external IP address of your router to the Internal address … Read more about Synology: WordPress Error 500

Where Can I Find Security Advisor on Synology DSM/SRM?

18 November 202013 September 2019 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Many people do not know that some Synology packages are already pre-installed and it is impossible to remove or uninstall them. Security Advisor and Storage Manager, for example. Let’s talk about Security Advisor. Many looking for this package do not find it. I must admit that, when I had my first Synology, I too had … Read more about Where Can I Find Security Advisor on Synology DSM/SRM?