Archives for September 2024

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the week. How’s your to-do list looking?! Cheers to full pots of coffee to help you keep powering through the week!

In This Issue: Making Memories | Deal of the Day | Cisco Aironet Flush Ceiling Grid Clip | Differences between Access Port and Trunk Port | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Making Memories (and so. much. driving.)

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

I think I shared last week that we were spending some time at the beach with my husband’s sister and would be traveling to see my parents, grandma, and great-aunt this week. Well, we made it! So. Much. Traveling. But all worth it!

I haven’t seen my great-aunt in a year, so it’s been nice to see her and hang out and just catch up. We’ve talked throughout the year, but there’s something about being able to talk and hang out with someone in person that’s just different. Plus, what’s even more special is she actually get’s to meet Carter and not just see photos of him and boy is she getting to meet him at one of the sweetest times. He’s walking, babbling, and a smiley little guy!

While I don’t want to wish the time away, I am sure missing home and my own bed haha. I’m looking forward to getting back and back into a routine but for now, am soaking up these moments and memories.

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

With the Cisco Aironet Flush Ceiling Grid Clip, flush mounting your device is simple. The installation process is quick, with the clip easily fastening to the tile ceiling system where it is being installed. This clip is compatible with the Cisco Aironet 3500e, 3500i, 1260, 1140, and 1040. If the ceiling tiles are flush with the ceiling grid, the clip offers a snug and secure fit between the ceiling and access point.

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Learning Center Article – Differences between Access Port and Trunk Port

In the intricate realm of network architecture, differentiating between access ports and trunk ports is crucial for efficient VLAN management. Each type of port serves a unique purpose, influencing how data travels and is segmented across the network. A clear understanding of their roles can significantly boost both network performance and security.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Paramount Global has partnered with shoppable advertising company Shopsense AI for the 2024 MTV VMAs so viewers can shop the red carpet looks they’re seeing in real time.
• Women’s sports leagues from soccer to basketball are looking to continue their growth, as they’ve drawn fans and sports media coverage in recent years.
• The Los Angeles 2028 Games are aiming to leave the city better off after the Olympics leave. That includes investments in transportation and housing, as well as further promoting all aspects of Los Angeles.
• After a yearlong hiatus, Amazon has begun to open new locations of its Fresh supermarket chain.

Happy Tuesday & Happy National Swap Ideas day! Today calls for a great day to have some collaborative conversations with others to bounce ideas off of. Who knows what kind of ideas might come from these conversations!

In This Issue: Football, Hiking & More Adventures to Come | Deal of the Day | Cisco B200 M4 Server Blade | Industrial Switches vs Commercial Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Football, Hiking & More Adventures to Come

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

It was a super busy one around here. We went to the UGA football game on Saturday which is always a fun experience, but it was sooooo hot! I think I got to watch maybe 5 minutes of the game before having to go seek shade with my 4 year old niece who was not a fan of melting in the sun! We still had a good time though! Got her some Kona Ice and found a shaded spot for her to sit and enjoy it so she was happy!

On Saturday I took my niece and nephew on a hike to see Dukes Creek Falls. It’s a 150 foot waterfall located near Helen, GA. The hike is only 2 miles and it’s a very easy trail so it’s perfect for bringing kids along! They both did great and loved seeing the waterfall!

Once we were done with the hike, we headed into downtown Helen to grab some food and so that they could walk around and experience the town. They got some candy, toys, and a ride on the “train” that takes you through the town. It was such a fun day and we’re already looking forward to our next adventure!

Rebecca

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This server is equipped with dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2680v3 processors (12 cores each), 256 GB of DDR4 memory (expandable to 1.5 TB), and a Cisco UCS VIC 1240 network adapter. It includes a Cisco FlexStorage 12G RAID Controller, two 300GB SAS drives, 2 SAS/SATA HDD bays, 2 SD card slots, and an internal USB 3.0 port. It also has two mezzanine adapter slots and is powered and cooled through the Cisco UCS 5100 series chassis in a half-height blade form factor.

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Learning Center Article – Industrial Switches vs Commercial Switches

Switches are essential pieces of equipment for networking. Whether you are talking about a home network, central systems for internet service providers, or anything in between, switches usually show up.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The Sept. 2024 “Glowtime” event on Monday delivered several new things. This event from the tech giant promised the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and more. Read more here.
• SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Tuesday morning for a historic, high-risk operation.
• We had to wait nearly a decade, but Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s are finally coming back!
• Two new pecan drinks are rumored to be launching at Starbucks later this month in a second fall drop.

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Last week was a bit of an off week with it being a shorter week – so here’s to getting back in the swing of things this week!

In This Issue: Quite Moments | Deal of the Day | Meraki 8 x 10G Uplink Module | The Best Power Cable for Office Use | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Quite Moments

Happy Monday!

This weekend was a nice blend of hobby and family time. I got to participate in a Pokémon Build and Battle event with my wife and my oldest daughter. We all had fun and it’s always a thrill to see how new cards and strategies play out! Other than that, I enjoyed a quiet dinner with my parents. It’s those simple, quiet moments that really recharge you, right?

As we roll into another week, I’m reminded of how the small things can make a big difference in our mood and outlook. Whether it’s sharing a meal with loved ones or shuffling a deck of Pokémon cards, it’s little things like this, spending time with friends and family, that bring joy to life.

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

Cris

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Enhance your network’s performance effortlessly with the Meraki MA-MOD-8X10G module, designed to seamlessly add eight lightning-fast 10G Ethernet ports to your Meraki switches. This module is perfect for growing businesses, ensuring smooth, high-speed data transfers and keeping your operations running efficiently.

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Learning Center Article – The Best Power Cable for Office Use

When setting up an office, power cables might not be the first thing on your mind, but they’re crucial for keeping everything running smoothly. The right cables don’t just power your devices; they ensure your office is safe and efficient. On the other hand, the wrong cables can cause frustrating outages, expensive repairs, or even safety hazards that no one wants to deal with.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up a record-breaking $110 million in its premiere weekend.
• Youth vaping levels fell to the lowest in a decade this year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
• The multihyphenate Shaq has added another title to his CV: candy innovator. He has partnered with The Hershey Company to release Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, a line of fruity candies that come in multiple shapes — including his own face.
• About three months after Big Lots noted “substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue” in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the company said on Monday it has secured $707.5 million to support its operations and sell its business to private equity firm Nexus Capital.

Happy Friday! While short, this week has felt quite long. We hope that you have a wonderful weekend full of rest and time with loved ones.

In This Issue: Happy….Monday?! | Deal of the Day | Cat6 Ethernet Cable | Fiber Optic Connectors | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Happy….Monday?!

Happy Monday! I mean… Friday!

I normally send an update on Monday, but with Labor Day happening, I didn’t get a chance to. And what a week and weekend it has been! I have been down for the count with Covid this past week and it hasn’t been fun at all. I tried my best to quarantine, but somehow my wife ended up getting sick as well. The kids, luckily, were immune to all this madness and acted like their regular old selves. We are on the mend though and the only lasting impact is a little bit of confusion with my sense of taste and a little bit of fatigue. Needless to say, we got some rest over the weekend and I am very thankful it was a 3 day weekend. It’s crazy how one extra day off shifts the mood of the week. Tuesday feels like Monday and Thursday feels like a Friday.

Anyways, other than getting over the yuck, I’m looking forward to Fall. It seems like it’s been a long and heated summer and I can’t wait for fall weather. Fall Festivals are my favorite, my little town is holding one towards the end of the month. Looking forward to getting out and enjoying something pumpkin spiced and cooler weather!

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

Cris

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This Cat6 Ethernet Cable offers effortless connections with its snagless design and supports data speeds up to 10 Gbps over 55 meters with 550 MHz bandwidth. Built with Pure Bare Copper Wire and Gold Plated Connectors, it is fully PoE compatible and backward compatible with Cat5/Cat5e. The durable PVC jacket meets UL-1865 flame test standards and is UL Listed, ETL Verified, and RoHS Compliant.

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Learning Center Article – Fiber Optic Connectors

Fiber optic connectors might be small, but they play a big role in ensuring fast and reliable data transfers. They link fiber optic cables, allowing data to move quickly with minimal loss.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Volcanoes were still erupting on the moon during Earth’s dinosaur age, new research suggests, much more recently than previously believed. Three tiny glass beads that were collected from the surface of the moon in 2020 by a Chinese probe indicate that there was lunar volcanic activity as recently as 120 million years ago.
• A 13-foot (4-meter) Burmese python was confiscated from an upstate New York man who was keeping the still-growing snake in a small tank.
• Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry. Beginning September 10, the chain is eliminating the plastic, dome-shaped lid and serving the ice cream treat in a new cardboard cup that has four flaps to cover the top.
• OpenAI announced an art gallery collaboration, allowing artists access to its unreleased artificial intelligence tools for a New York showcase.

Happy Thursday! There are heavy hearts in our surrounding community today. We are praying for our community in this time of loss.

In This Issue: Deal of the Day! | Deal of the Day | Cisco Power Supply | CAT6 vs CAT6a | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Deal of the Day!

Happy Thursday!

We’re excited to bring you even more value with our newest feature: the “Deal of the Day”! This week you may have noticed this addition, but moving forward every CK Daily email will highlight a hand-picked deal. Whether it’s a deep discount on essentials or a special offer you can’t find anywhere else, these deals are designed to help you save big while keeping your business running smoothly.

So, keep an eye on your inbox, snag those daily deals, and enjoy unbeatable savings!

What deals do you want to see?!

The CK Team

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Maintain your connections and feel the power in your hands when you invest in a Cisco Aironet 1100, 1200, 1300 Series External Power Supply. Use our power supplies to keep your operation running smoothly. You can also invest in other Cisco accessories such as the Aironet Power Injector to supply power to your Access Point via Ethernet. We individually bag and label every purchase so you can stock up on our full range of Cisco equipment and accessories.

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Learning Center Article – CAT6 vs CAT6a Ethernet Cables

In today’s digital age, the demand for high-speed internet connections is ever-increasing, making the choice of Ethernet cables crucial for optimal performance. CAT6 and CAT6a cables are among the most popular options, but understanding their differences can be puzzling for many.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the season 33 cast of Dancing with the Stars was finally revealed on Good Morning America. Check it out here.
• The NFL is officially back! Who’s ready?! Read the top story lines of the season here.
• Hormel, the Minessota-based food giant behind your favorite canned meats, is launching a new product that combines its Black Label Bacon with General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to create a sweet-and-salty combo unlike anything you’ve had before. To make the limited-edition product, Cinnadust (yes, that’s the official term) is hand-rubbed onto thick-cut bacon, which is left overnight to reach “optimal flavor.”
• Mountain Dew has a unique offer for people visiting a certain region of the U.S. The soft drink brand is giving anyone who travels into the Mountain Time Zone a free Mountain Dew during the rest of this year.

Happy Wednesday & Happy National Newspaper Carrier Day! A big shoutout to all the carriers who deliver in the wee hours of the morning. May we always have an appreciation for the joys of all things newspaper.

In This Issue: Sandy Toes!! | Deal of the Day | Cisco 3750X Series 48 Port Switch | Basic Cisco Switch Configuration | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Sandy Toes!!

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a great week. It’s a bit of an odd feeling week so far with the long weekend making this a short week. It’s always a weird adjustment for me to figure out because Tuesday feels like a Monday and then the rest of the week is all wacky.

This week we’re spending time at Panama City Beach! It’s very beautiful here and ever since yesterday, there are very few people here so it makes for a nice stay. We’re here hanging out with my husband’s sister who we don’t get to see as often as she’s stationed in New Mexico. So it’s been so nice to be able to just relax, hang out, play games, and of course…enjoy the beach!

I’ve shared this before, but there is something so different about the beach. I have mentioned before that my family is very blessed to have a house in the Florida Keys. It’s a beautiful place that I’ve gotten to enjoy lots of time at, but it is not the beach. There’s just something so different about the waves crashing on the shore and walking through the sand that you don’t get down there and boy did I miss it!

I think my favorite part of the week will be watching our little guy put his toes in the sand and have the time of his life playing in it. He loved it! So much so, that he keeps attempting to eat it haha. I feel so grateful for these memories that I get to make with him, the adventures we all get to go on and the time we get to spend with loved ones in times where relationships are so important.

Hope you have a great week!

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cisco 3750 X switches help maximize productivity by giving IT managers the tools needed to support enterprise applications and advanced traffic management. With an array of network modules and redundant power supply options available, these switches can be customized and scaled to support nearly any application. Additional options for the 3750X include Gigabit and 10GE uplink ports, PoE+ and non-PoE support, redundant fans and an array of port densities allow the devices to be tailored and customized.

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Learning Center Article – Basic Cisco Switch Configuration

In the world of network infrastructure, networking switches are crucial for managing data traffic within a local area network (LAN). A network switch intelligently directs data packets to their intended destination, optimizing network performance and security. This efficiency is achieved by sending data only to specific devices rather than broadcasting to all.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• From beneath the shrinking Lake Mornos in central Greece, the muddied remains of homes are reemerging nearly 45 years since the village that once stood here disappeared underwater. Read more here.
• Moon GPS is coming. Nations and companies are ramping up their efforts to deploy the first satnav on the moon to support a flurry of planned missions there.
• Some 480 million miles away, an ocean — harboring perhaps twice the water of Earth’s seas — sloshes beneath the icy surface of Europa. NASA’s going there.
• The American Gaming Association expects $35 billion to be legally wagered this NFL season, a fresh record.