Archives for December 2022

Can you believe there are only 4 days until Christmas – it’s such a joyful season celebrating the birth of sweet baby Jesus. We hope that as you continue through this week you’re able to take some time to reflect on the true spirit behind the Christmas holiday. Happy Wednesday!

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 8 | Cable Raceways | How to Choose Ethernet Cables for Gaming | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 8, The Pug Queen Foundation

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Robert Nelson’s story below on the organization they selected.

Pugs are near and dear to me and my wife’s hearts. We have a pug named Cooper and he has been a literal lifesaver for my wife who suffers from bad depression. The Pug Queen Foundation is great, and we have followed them for years and donated to them on our own as well. They do everything possible to give the pugs they rescue the best care and help find them a furever home.

If you’re interested in donating to The Pug Queen Foundation you can do so here!

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cable raceways are used to route, conceal, and protect cables. They are surface-mounted systems that usually run along the perimeter of walls in homes or offices, however, they can also be mounted on any other flat surface! These raceways can also be used to hide and organize exposed cables to free up the area around you for a cleaner look. This raceway forms a physical pathway for cables and protects them against corrosion, humidity, heat, and other physical threats. These cable raceways can be cut down to smaller pieces and painted. They also have foam adhesive tape pre-applied for extra protection.

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Learning Center Article – How to Choose Ethernet Cables for Gaming

It’s good that you are looking at Ethernet internet options. As a gamer, you likely understand the horror of laggy games. When it comes to home networks and gaming, latency is a huge deal and can make or break your whole experience – and in the game, whether you live, die, or succeed. Latency is always with us; it’s just a matter of how significant it is. Wi-Fi simply isn’t as stable as Ethernet, and it leads to slower effective experiences due to higher chances of interference.

The good news is that Ethernet has a lot of options for you these days. From Cat5 to Cat8 cables, there is an option out there that matches the performance you want without committing you to too much money out of your pocket.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Lionel Messi and Argentina returned to Buenos Aires on Tuesday to celebrate their World Cup win, and Argentines showed out. Millions of fans packed the streets of the South American capital city on what was declared a national holiday to follow the soccer team on its 50-mile victory parade. Messi and others rode on an open-air bus that pushed its way through crowds of excited fans.
• The National Football League is close to inking a deal with Google’s YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket rights.
• Porche said that a pilot plant in Chile started production of it’s alternative synthetic fuel, “E-Fuel”, as it aims to produce millions of gallons by mid-decade.
• Core Scientific, one of the largest publicly traded crypto mining companies in the U.S., is filing for bankruptcy. The company still generates positive cash flow, and plans to continue mining while repaying debtholders.

Happy Go Caroling Day! It’s the perfect day to tune up your voice, pull out your best Christmas songs, and sing loud for all to hear!

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 7 | Cisco 40GBase-SR Bi-Directional QSFP Module | What Is an SSD? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 7, Gwinnett Special Forces

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Sue Moore’s story below on the organization they selected.

Gwinnett Special Forces is currently run by a close family friend, Elaine Chalmers. Her son, Cameron, is autistic and has been a part of this program for many years. She and her husband, Jerry, have tirelessly devoted themselves to giving Cameron as full a life as possible. Gwinnett Special Forces participate in Special Olympics and serve kids of all ages and abilities. It is one of few organized athletic programs for special needs kids once they are no longer served by the public school system. It provides these kids with a sense of accomplishment, a social outlet, and a structure that is largely lacking once they are no longer in an organized school environment. It also provides parents with a community of other parents walking the same path in life, almost like a super specific small group! I can’t imagine the isolation that some of these kids and their parents would feel if programs like this were not available to them.

If you’re interested in donating to Gwinnett Special Forces you can do so here!

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This Cisco transceiver module is bi-directional and made to work with quad small form factor pluggable (QSFP) equipment. It is built for 40G networking, making it as fast and advanced as anything on the market, and it supports multiple fiber connection modes.

The transceiver words with two 20G channels that function via OM3 and OM4. These channels can transmit and receive on the same strand and at the same time (using multimode fiber). They are ideal for migrating to 40G from 10G. The modules allow you to upgrade the signal across your existing cabling infrastructure, one component at a time if needed.

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Learning Center Article – What is an SSD?

When it comes to IT spending and getting the right hardware, it’s always a matter of knowledge. When you truly understand the risks and rewards of each purchasing decision, you can optimize your spending and get the most value out of your limited budget.

There are countless comparisons to make in this regard, which is why it’s always easier to break things down one concept at a time.

Today, we’re going to cover solid-state storage, or SSDs. They’re a modern improvement on a traditional computer component, and they can offer major advantages that merit an investment.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattled Northern California early Tuesday morning, causing some damage and leaving thousands without power in Humboldt County. The quake was reported at 2:34 a.m. Tuesday 11 miles from Fortuna, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
• A court in northern Germany on Tuesday convicted Irmgard F., a former secretary at the Nazi Stutthof concentration camp, of complicity in murder of more than 10,000 people. She received a two-year suspended sentence as requested by prosecutors.
• Russia unleashed 35 self-detonating drones on Ukraine in the early hours of Monday morning as many people slept, damaging critical infrastructure in and around the capital, Kyiv.
• Electric vehicle battery startup QuantumScape said it has begun shipping prototypes of its batteries to automotive customers.

Happy Friday & Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! If you’ve won an ugly Christmas sweater content, you know the feeling it brings. Send us a photo of your ugliest sweater!

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 5 | Cisco Meraki MX68 Security Appliance | Difference between FCoE and FCIP | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 5, Navigate Recovery

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Jason Gazaway’s story below on the organization they selected.

Knowing several people and families that have been affected and devastated by the grips of drug addiction, it is so important to me personally to support Navigate Recovery and the work they do. The staff and volunteers at Navigate work to raise awareness on the issues of drug abuse and addiction, train the community on how to help, and work with individuals and families as they walk through the addiction recovery process. With drug addiction continuing to rise in our country and destroy lives, it is more important than ever to support and help organizations like Navigate Recovery.

If you’re interested in donating to Navigate Recovery you can do so here!

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco Meraki MX family of devices are multifunctional security & SD-WAN enterprise appliances that feature a wide range of capabilities to address a wide variety of use cases – from an all-in-one device. . Organizations of all sizes and across all industries rely on the MX to deliver secure connectivity to hub locations or multi-cloud environments, as well as application quality of experience (QoE), through advanced analytics with machine learning.

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Learning Center Article – Difference between FCoE and FCIP

For enterprise operations, data management is an essential operation, and it requires powerful, robust designs in order to meet demand. That is why storage area networks (SAN) are so common.

With SAN, you will often find that multiple types of connections are necessary to serve every need of the system, so you will be working with copper connections and fiber optics simultaneously.

When it comes to building connections between fiber channels and Ethernet, you have a few different options. Two of them are FCoE and FCIP.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Live TV streaming service FuboTV said it was the target of a criminal cyberattack. Customers had problems accessing their accounts during the World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco. Service was restored Wednesday evening. FuboTV said it reported the incident to law enforcement and has begun an investigation into the incident.
• Investors are pulling out of the flipping market, as profits drop very quickly. In the third quarter, gross flipping profit fell 18.4% from the previous quarter. Roughly 7.5% of third quarter home sales were flips, still historically high, but down from 8.2% in the second quarter.
• American Airlines travelers will need more points to earn the lowest tier of frequent flyer status. The airline is also getting rid of MileSAAver and AAnytime categories for redemptions.
• Accounting firm Mazars Group has suspended all work with its crypto clients, according to its former client and the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. The decision to cut ties with Binance, KuCoin and Crypto.com comes just after the global accounting firm released “proof of reserve” reports for several digital asset exchanges.

Happy Thursday! Happy National Cupcake Day! And Happy 10 days until Christmas – it’s a big day!

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 4 | AC Power Cord | Wired vs Wireless Networks: Which is better? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 4, Caritas Manila

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Christine Bongon’s story below on the organization they selected.

Caritas Manila is one of the largest church-based nonprofit organizations in the Philippines. Through their programs and services, they aim to concretize the love of God among the poor, the weak, and the vulnerable—the “least, last, and lost” in society.

My mother has been a longtime supporter of this organization. I always pray for blessings so that I can bless others and support the same causes that my mother does. I don’t have much, but through you, I’ll be able to fulfill that wish… again this year. Thank you for this opportunity.

If you’re interested in donating to Caritas Manila you can do so here!

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Power cords are commonly used to connect a piece of equipment to a power distribution unit and many other uses. Whether the cords are used in a basic or dense installation, these heavy-duty power cords save time and money.

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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.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The Biden administration plans to reopen a partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to mail free at-home Covid-19 tests to households that request them.
• The US is planning to send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine.
• Disney’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” clocks in at over three hours long and is set to snare between $150 million and $175 million domestically during its opening weekend.
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold about 22 million more shares in his electric vehicle business, which were worth around $3.6 billion.

Happy Hump Day! We’ve made it to the middle of the week. We hope your week has been productive and has been filled with lots of wins. If there is any way that we can be praying for you, please let us know!

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 3 | HP Original 300GB 6G SAS 10K SFF(2.5-inch) Dual Port | Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Cables | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 3, North Gwinnett Co-Op

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Cris Anzai’s story below on the organization they selected.

This is an organization very close to the office where I’ve volunteered in the past. This is a wonderful community co-op and last year they were able to hand over 1400 holiday meal boxes between Thanksgiving and Christmas. $1 provides 6 meals for hungry children, hardworking families, and struggling seniors. A donation of $500 would provide 3000 meals! Christmas and the holidays can be a tough time for folks who may have fallen on hard times, and supporting this organization is one small way to help. The North Gwinnett Co-Op is a ministry that was formed in 1991 and provides food, clothing, financial assistance, and spiritual support for those in need in the Buford, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Auburn, Braselton, and Hoschton communities. Learn more about North Gwinnett Co-Op here.

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Product Spotlights & Updates

CablesAndkits.com is proud to offer the best of both worlds, HP and Dell hard drives. These hard drives are HP and Dell originals. The SAS hard drives operate in a state-of-the-art performance for hosting high transaction applications. The SAS hard drives are available in 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) and come in a wide selection of storage capacities. Each hard drive is wiped of previous information and is fully tested. When you purchase a hard drive from CablesAndkits, you are backed by our industry-leading advanced replacement lifetime warranty. – Yes, we do mean FREE hard drive replacement.

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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.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Ukrainian officials have reported that they shot down over a dozen drones during a Russian attack on the capital city of Kyiv early on Wednesday morning.
• Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 4% for the week and were 38% lower than the same week one year ago.
• Ford Motor has added a third production shift to its Michigan plant that produces the electric F-150 Lightning as it looks to boost output. The addition of the third shift comes as the automaker is expanding the newly built facility to hit a top capacity of 150,000 units by next fall.
• The first smart home devices to support the Matter standard are finally ready.

Happy Tuesday & Happy National Violin Day! Today we celebrate the beautiful bow-stringed instrument that is loved all around the world. Do you play the Violin?

In This Issue: CK Giving Day 2 | Cisco 10GBase-SR SFP+ Modules | What is Switch Stacking & Why is it Important? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – CK Giving Day 2, Extra Special People

We’ve invited each member of our team to advance our giving efforts and provide us with an organization they are passionate about to donate $500 to. Enjoy Rebecca Vassy’s story below on the organization they selected.

Given that my family includes a special needs individual, I’ve got a big heart for organizations that focus on giving people with special needs attention and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise have! They are so often overlooked by society and I just LOVE how ESP treats them like rock stars and enriches their lives! Learn more about Extra Special People here.

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco SFP-10G-SR module gives you a wide variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for your data center, enterprise wiring closet, and service provider transport applications. The SFP-10G module boasts a variety of features and benefits, including being the industry’s smallest form factor, which results in the greatest density per chassis. The SFP-10G-SR is hot-swappable and can be switched out with ease. Cisco 10GBase-SR SFP+ modules also feature Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) functionality, which allows you to monitor the signal strength, the temperature of the SFP, and the transceiver voltage.

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Learning Center Article – What is Switch Stacking & Why is it Important?

There are countless ways to design a network and meet the criteria it needs to follow. Not all of these methods will be as efficient or affordable as others. That’s why network administrators are constantly learning new concepts.

Switch stacking is commonly used in high-end networking, but many small and medium businesses are missing out on the technique. Taking a minute to learn more about it could reveal a better way to run your network that saves time and money while improving network functionality.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• nited Airlines is buying 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to purchase 100 more new jets that will fly its longest routes and replace less fuel-efficient, decades-old planes.
• Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world. He ceded that title to LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault.
• Twitter relaunched its updated Twitter Blue subscription service. The service costs $8 a month for web users and $11 a month for iOS users who purchase it through Apple’s App Store.
• The Supreme Court rejected a bid from the tobacco industry to block a California ban on flavored tobacco products.