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6 Simple Photography Hacks to Sell Your Used Vehicle — The price of both new and used cars has skyrocketed in recent months. This is the result of supply chain disruptions and record gas prices sparking demand for vehicles with improved gas mileage. If you have a used vehicle to sell, now might be the perfect time to put it…

Building a Dell R720XD with ZFS, RAID, Docker, and Ubuntu — I’m a software engineer by trade but have professionally been a jack of all trades adjacent to that realm. This has included time as a system administrator, network architect, VOIP and general digital communications engineer, and other jobs. For years, I’ve been using an old desktop computer running 24/7 at…

Lower your monthly AC bill and prolong the life of your AC unit! — Summer is almost upon us, and when the heat and humidity sets in you will be thankful for your trusty home air conditioner unit! Property owners have several annual maintenance tasks that come due in the Spring, including several related to AC units. These include clearing away plants that have…

A Charming Book of Life Lessons for Knights of all Ages — In 2015, acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke authored Rules for a Knight, a guide for purposeful living. The content is crafted as a series of letters from a fictional knight from the age of chivalry, Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke, to his children. …

Save Time, Money, and Sanity During Your Upcoming Travel — Many of us have deferred travel over the past two years, leading to surging demand for flights, hotels, and tours as we emerge from the pandemic. Now is the perfect time to optimize your travel game with a few travel hacks! The Citizen Upgrade team travels frequently for work and…

How to Help Those Affected by the Russian Invasion — The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has sparked a humanitarian crisis in Europe. At the time of this blog’s publication, the conflict continues across the country with significant civilian casualties. Here are a few ways you can support Ukraine today: Donate Money Monetary donations to organization’s on the front lines…

Save money on your taxes with these business deductions! — Citizen Upgrade is not a registered investment, legal or tax advisor, or a broker/dealer. All investment/financial opinions expressed by Citizen Upgrade are from the personal research and experience of the author and are intended as educational material for informational purposes only. It’s that time of year again, when the air…

This timeless classic is still relevant today — I recently rewatched the classic film Citizen Kane and was surprised by how well its themes still resonate over 80 years after it was first released. …