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 WordPress 5.8.3

10 August 20227 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

On January 6, 2021, WordPress 5.8.3 was released to the public. This version is available for “download” from wordpress.org and not in the Synology Package Center. So, if you want to download and install WordPress 5.8.3 on your Synology NAS, you have to follow my step by step guide on how to manually update a new version of WordPress … Read more about Synology WordPress 5.8.3

Synology: Backup Surveillance Station

10 August 20226 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

If you are using your Synology NAS as a surveillance device, you can back up Surveillance Station and restore it to a previous version with the Hyper Backup Package which you can download for free from the DSM Package Center. What is Synology Surveillance Station? Surveillance Station is a web-based application that can manage IP … Read more about Synology: Backup Surveillance Station

How to Change Background on Your Synology SRM Router?

6 June 20226 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Many people are unaware that they can customize their desktop on their Synology Router device. I did this little guide for all those of you who do not know the necessary steps to undertake to change your desktop background image on your Synology Router. STEP 1 Please Support My work by Making a Donation. STEP … Read more about How to Change Background on Your Synology SRM Router?

Synology: Which RAM to Buy For DS1621+ NAS

11 August 20226 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Have you recently purchased a new DS1621+ Synology NAS or are you planning the purchase and you are undecided about what RAM memory to buy? This article comes to your aid. The types of memory you can buy for your DS1621+ Synology NAS device are the following: Synology 16GB RAM Product Code: D4ECSO-2666-16G Nemix 16GB RAM Product Code: MSE21300-628 Arch … Read more about Synology: Which RAM to Buy For DS1621+ NAS

Synology: What is RAM CL Latency?

11 August 20225 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

Before purchasing a RAM module for your new Synology NAS, it’s important to know the CL latency of the RAM you are considering purchasing. CL latency is also called CAS latency and stands for “Column Access Strobe“. CL latency is the time it takes for the RAM module to start responding to a request for … Read more about Synology: What is RAM CL Latency?

Synology: Which ISP Offers Static IP in Italy?

2 August 20225 January 2022 by Marius Bogdan Lixandru

A static IP will simplify your life if you are using a Synology NAS for Web Hosting or for Video Surveillance (cameras). A Static IP will never change if you restart your router/modem. A dynamic IP will change everytime you restart your router/modem. With a static IP you can benefit from an online server without … Read more about Synology: Which ISP Offers Static IP in Italy?