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Archives for April 2022

CK Daily – 04.29.2022

April 29, 2022 by CablesAndKits

Friday is finally here! Did you watch the NFL Draft last night? Did your team snag a much-needed player? It’s day two and many more picks are ahead – who are you hoping your team will pickup?

In This Issue: Book Recommendations? | Kendall Howard 20″ Solid Sliding Shelf | All Wireless Standards are NOT Created Equal | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – Book Recommendations?

Happy Friday, folks!

April is almost behind, and I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by!

I love reading books and applying that knowledge to improve areas of my life (business, personal, & spiritual)! However, when we started working from home at the start of the pandemic, I found myself reading far less than when I traveled to the office each day. At that time, I had an Audible subscription, and I had plenty of windshield time to listen to books. To get back in the habit of reading, I’ve set a goal this year to read twelve books (one per month). I’ve finished three so far, so I’m a bit behind.

One of my favorite books is Atomic Habits by James Clear. We use habits in all areas of our life. Some are super simple, like our morning routine, which we do without thinking each day. And the principles of habits very much apply to business. A business process is like a habit. A new process is hard on day 1, gets easier by day 5, and eventually becomes a habit by day 30 or 60. 😀

I’m looking for a couple of book recommendations. What are your top three business books?

Chris


Product Spotlights & Updates

The Kendall Howard 20″ deep solid sliding rack shelf has a 100-pound maximum weight capacity. The shelf surface is 20″ deep and 16.5″ wide. The shelf extends a full 18″ out of the rack making it easy to access the back of mission-critical components and maintain your network equipment. The mounting ears will mount in any 19″ EIA Compliant rack with a minimum mounting depth of 19″ and a maximum mounting depth of 28″. The Kendall Howard 20″ deep solid sliding rack shelf has a built-in lip to make sliding them in and out easy and, due to their innovative design, the 20″ solid sliding rack shelf can be used as a 1U drawer.

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Learning Center Article – All Wireless Standards are NOT Created Equal

Everything is wireless these days so upgrading your Wi-Fi hardware is critical to future-proofing your network. When the time for new components is at hand, it is important to select the products that fully support your communication and data transfer needs. From fiber cabling to Wi-Fi routers, the choices abound and each one can have a direct impact on your overall network performance. Despite very similar nomenclature, the varying forms of 802.11 are all quite different.

Read the Full Article HERE



Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • Google is now letting users request to remove their phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses from the company’s search results. The new policy is intended to prevent bad actors from using people’s sensitive information in malicious ways, like identity theft or in-person stalking.
  • Snapchat has introduced a drone called Pixy. Essentially it’s meant to be a flying camera. It’s a small, pocketable device with four tiny propellers. There will be a camera dial to let you set how the drone will fly, while photos and recordings are stored in your Memories inside the Snapchat app.
  • Elon Musk sold roughly $4 billion worth of Tesla shares in the days following his bid to take Twitter private. The bulk of the CEO’s sales were made on Tuesday and resulted in Tesla shares falling by 12%.
  • Victoria’s Secret is taking its beauty business to Amazon, marking the company’s first major tie-up with another retailer to sell its goods. With Friday’s launch, about 120 different products including branded fragrances, lotions, body scrubs, and body washes will be available on a new Victoria’s Secret “storefront” on Amazon.

Filed Under: CK Daily Updates

CK Daily – 04.28.2022

April 28, 2022 by CablesAndKits

Happy Thursday and Happy Draft Day! Today is night 1 of the NFL Draft – who’s excited? Who are you dreaming your team snags for the 2022 season?

In This Issue: Yard Games and Cookouts | 3M LC-LC OM3 | Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Cables | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – Yard Games and Cookouts

This past weekend was a blast. The weather was great and I ended up going to several cookouts. It’s always nice to get together with people to cook out, relax, and have fun, especially with friends you haven’t had a chance to see for a while. Part of the cookout festivities included a wide selection of yard games. This has kinda become a thing in the new neighborhood. Everyone has their own different games that they bring over. We had everything from ladder ball to Kan Jam, cornhole to badminton, and everything in-between. The competitive nature tends to really come out in people when their favorite game is being played.

This year I invested in some new cornhole boards. I wanted some that were durable but were kinda different than just your normal boards. I got competition-level boards with a flag design on them and had built-in led lights. They seemed to be the hit of the later cookout, especially when it got dark. I have to admit they were a bit cooler than I thought they might be. Below is a cool pic I got of them in the evening.

So, what’s your favorite backyard game to play with friends and family?

Have a great Thursday and upcoming weekend!

Jason


Product Spotlights & Updates

Fiber optic cabling is the medium of choice for longer-distance and challenging cabling runs. These 3M LC-LC OM3 fiber patch cables are thinner than copper patch cords and immune to EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) making them perfect for riser runs and uplink cables.

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Learning Center Article – Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Cables

Fiber optics are essential for building the most capable networks, but when making design choices, there are plenty of options that serve fiber optics in general. One of the primary choices available to any network engineer exists between single-mode fiber and multimode fiber.

These are physically different approaches to fiber optics communication, and as such, they offer different strengths and weaknesses. To effectively choose the right design for your network, it helps to have a better understanding of what separates these types of cables.

Read the Full Article HERE



Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • Australia has opened a facility that will ‘blast’ human waste and convert it into fertilizer.
  • Denmark has announced that they plan to halt their Covid vaccination program.
  • American Trevor Reed, a US citizen and former Marine who had been detained in Russia since 2019, is back in the United States. The release ended a nearly three-year ordeal for Reed, who was sentenced to nine years in prison in July 2020 for endangering the “life and health” of Russian police officers in an altercation.
  • Moderna has asked the FDA to authorize its Covid vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.

Filed Under: CK Daily Updates

CK Daily – 04.27.2022

April 27, 2022 by CablesAndKits

It’s Hump Day! Seems like a solid day to bring this video to the top of your inbox. Enjoy!

In This Issue: Staying Connected! | HP Original 300GB 6G SAS | Wired vs Wireless Networks: Which is better? | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – Staying Connected!

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week, I’ve found myself connecting with some friends I haven’t seen in a while, and what an incredible feeling it has been. My husband and I have moved around quite a bit, and while exciting to be closer to family – the heart strings sure are missing the incredible friends we’ve made through the years that we are now fairly far away from. It seems as though it’s harder and harder to stay connected to people which is quite ironic considering the world of technology that we are surrounded with every day. But, I think the true point of that is that it’s hard to find ways to stay connected intentionally and in a more personal way.

All that to say, how do you stay connected with your friends that are near and far? What’s your favorite part of reuniting with old friends?

Ashley


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Learning Center Article – Wired vs Wireless Networks: Which is better?

When it comes to designing your network, you have to make one basic decision before you get to anything else. Do you want wireless connectivity? The truth is that wired and wireless networks offer significant pros and cons when compared to each other. It’s important to have a good appreciation of those pros and cons before committing to your network design or plan.

Read the Full Article HERE



Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • As prices climb at the grocery store and gas station, Walmart said that it will offer deeper discounts on fuel to nudge more customers to join and renew Walmart+.
  • Apple opened its “Self Service Repair” online store on Wednesday. You can now purchase your own parts to repair your iPhone.
  • SpaceX launched a group of astronauts for NASA early Wednesday morning. This means that Elon Musk’s company has now sent 26 people to orbit in less than two years.
  • China has recorded its first human infection with the H3N8 strain of bird flu.

Filed Under: CK Daily Updates

CK Daily – 04.26.2022

April 26, 2022 by CablesAndKits

Today we recognized one of America’s favorite snacks – pretzels! Do you prefer a bag of nice crunch, salty pretzels, or a bit, warm, soft cinnamon pretzel? The options are endless when it comes to this tasty snack!

In This Issue: Hello from the Beach | Cisco DB9 Female to RJ45 Female Console Adapter | What is the difference between OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5? | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – Hug Your Loved Ones

Good Morning and Happy Tuesday! I am feeling quite fortunate to be writing this from the beach this week! I lucked out and got invited on a last minute family vacation to Hilton Head, SC and there was no way I was going to turn down the opportunity! Hilton Head is one of our absolute favorite beach towns vacation to. It’s such a charming place with plenty of beautiful beaches, Spanish moss hanging from the trees, tons of sidewalks for bike riding or running/walking, and of course tons of great shopping and eating! We couldn’t have asked for better weather this week either. Every day is calling for sunshine and temps between 78-80! I’m excited to make the most of this week (while still trying to stay on top of work, of course!) If you’re someone who loves Hilton Head, let me know any favorite restaurants or places of interest that we should check out! Hope everyone has a great week!

Rebecca


Product Spotlights & Updates

If you’re in IT, you know you can never be too prepared for anything. That’s why we think it’s smart to always have some of our Cisco equipment on hand. Connect terminals on your desktop back to a central patch panel with Cisco DB9 Female to RJ45 Female Console Adapters. Modular adapters are a cost-effective way to complete connections. Use these console adapters for terminals, serial printers, modems, POS, and other serial equipment. This network modular adapter has a DB9 Female to RJ45 Female connection.

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Learning Center Article – What is the difference between OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5?

When it comes to fiber-optic networks, there are a lot of options in how a network is designed. Ultimately, the demands of the network will determine which cable is best for any given job, but you need to have a clear understanding of the different fiber cables in order to make that decision. While the complete list of design differences could fill several books, you can understand the key variations in design in a few minutes. This quick guide will highlight the characteristics of OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5 fiber cables.

Read the Full Article HERE



Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • Twitter’s board accepted Elon Musk’s offer to buy the social media company and take it private.
  • The world’s oldest person, Japan’s Kane Tanaka, has passed away at the age of 119.
  • General Motors has announced that they will produce a fully electric Chevrolet Corvette.
  • The FDA has approved remdesivir to treat young children as young as 28 days and weighing atleast 7 pounds with Covid-19.

Filed Under: CK Daily Updates

CK Daily – 04.25.2022

April 25, 2022 by CablesAndKits

Happy Monday! We hope your weekend was full of time with family and lots of time outside. Across the country this weekend, there was generally some beautiful weather going on. What’s your favorite thing to do outside?

In This Issue: Hug Your Loved Ones | Cisco Catalyst 4948 48 Port Gigabit Switch | How to future-proof your network with Cisco 8800 series phones | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – Hug Your Loved Ones

Good Monday morning!

Last week was full of excitement as I was in a car accident. Everyone is doing great (thankfully) and no one was injured! Our family was dropping my daughter off for piano lessons when someone decided to take a left turn in front of us at the very last minute. I had a couple of split-second choices – brake and continue going straight and slam into the car in front of us, brake and shift left and hit the cars in the oncoming lane, or brake and end up in a rather steep ditch lined with trees. I chose to break and skid into the ditch. By the grace of God, we landed perfectly between a tree stump and a tree with minimal damage to the van. The guy who made a left-hand turn sped off, but several people stopped and helped us out of our van. Luckily a tow truck was able to get the van out of the ditch, and we were able to drive the van home. I’m so glad there are still good people in the world!

This all happened last Thursday, and the kids seem totally fine which I was most worried about. We were a bit shaken as parents, and at the time we were most worried about the van rolling. The ditch we were on had a very steep incline. So needless to say, we kind of took it easy for the rest of the week and weekend and didn’t do much. This was definitely a sobering reminder to be thankful for our loved ones and the time we have together. I thank God for his protection and His grace. If you have a second today, reach out to a loved one or give them a hug and tell them you love them… you won’t regret it!

Cris


Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco Catalyst 4948 is a 48-port gigabit Ethernet switch with four SFP fiber ports. The Cisco Catalyst 4948 delivers wire-speed throughput with low latency for data-intensive applications, using a 96-Gbps switching fabric with a forwarding rate of 72 Mbps for Layer 2 to 4 traffic. And better yet – it’s backed by our Lifetime Warranty!

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Learning Center Article – How to future-proof your network with Cisco 8800 series phones

Technology is constantly evolving and advancing, and the world of VoIP phones is no exception. Voice-over-IP technology has come a long way since it was first introduced in the 1990s, and many businesses, small and large, are adopting IP phones as replacements for old analog technologies.

If you are in the market for a VoIP phone, it’s critical that you maximize your investment by choosing equipment that will meet the needs of today as well as those of tomorrow. The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series is Cisco’s next-generation advanced VoIP phone series and is an excellent option for anyone looking to future-proof their network.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • The latest addition to the Starlink internet satellite constellation was visible Sunday night about an hour after sunset. Beginning around 8:56 p.m., onlookers glanced to the northwestern horizon for a line of small lights, 53 in all, rising upward. They passed nearly overhead just before 9 p.m. before disappearing above the southeastern horizon.
  • GE hopes to 3D print the concrete bases of giant wind turbine towers hoping it will help to lower costs for the industry as turbines grow in size.
  • Twitter shares jumped more than 5% in the premarket on reports the company is nearing a deal with Elon Musk that could be announced as soon as Monday.
  • The first all-private astronaut team ever to fly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) departed the orbiting outpost on Sunday to begin a descent back to Earth, capping a two-week science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.

Filed Under: CK Daily Updates

CK Daily – 04.22.2022

April 22, 2022 by CablesAndKits

Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day! Today is all about protecting the Earth, its creatures, and its habitats. How are you taking part in celebrating the earth today?

In This Issue: What are your weekend plans? | Meraki MR32 | Best Practices for Data Center Security in 2022 | News to Start Your Day


The CK Daily – What are your weekend plans?

Happy Friday, folks!

I have to say that I’m really excited about the weather this weekend! It will be in the upper 70’s here in Northeast Georgia. So we’re planning to spend lots of time outdoors over the weekend. I’m sure we’ll grill something this weekend! We’ll be outside playing outdoor games, completing some yard work, and soaking up the sunshine!

What are your plans for this weekend?

Chris


Product Spotlights & Updates

The Meraki MR32 is a three-radio, cloud-managed 2×2 MIMO 802.11 ac access point that provides a maximum 1.2 Gbps data rate with concurrent 802.11ac and 802.11n 2×2:2 MIMO radios, and security and spectrum visibility via a third radio dedicated to 24×7 WIDS/WIPS and automated RF optimization. An integrated Bluetooth low energy (BLE) radio delivers Beacon functionality and BLE device scanning.

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Learning Center Article – Best Practices for Data Center Security in 2022

If you looked at data center security best practices only a few years ago, the leading trends and advice would be dramatically different from the leading areas of focus today. Everyone in IT knows that things change fast, but it feels like change has accelerated.

Here’s an example. Network security was the most important thing as recently as 2019. While it’s still paramount, security threats have shifted away from direct attacks. Social engineering and grid stability are actually more important today.

Read the Full Article HERE



Today’s News to Start Your Day:

  • Tax officials and legislators say that a law dissolving Disney’s self-governing status could saddle local taxpayers with more than $1 billion in bond debt.
  • Twitter is going to allow developers to build on the platform itself, then promote their tools and services directly to users on Twitter at key moments.
  • The Ax-1 Crew Dragon capsule is due to undock from the International Space Station Saturday night and then splashdown Sunday off the Florida coast.
  • The CDC issues alert after mystery hepatitis outbreak among dozens of kids in the US and UK who have been hit with the liver disease.

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