Archives for October 2024

Happy Wednesday! Today is a sweet one because it’s National Candy Corn Day! 🍬 Whether you love it or leave it, there’s no denying that candy corn is a Halloween classic. We hope you all have a fantastic day!

In This Issue: A Murder Mystery Dinner | Deal of the Day | Wireless Cellphone Charger | The Ultimate Guide to Cable Management in Data Centers | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – A Murder Mystery Dinner

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you are all having a great week. Have you ever attended a murder mystery dinner? This weekend my husband and I got the opportunity to attend a dinner that was actually a surprise murder mystery dinner and it was SO fun! It was slightly chaotic at first figuring out what was going on, how “investigation” worked, and what questions to ask…but once we caught on, it was a blast!

It was so fun seeing everyone play along and really get into figuring out who the true killer was and the actors, all selected at random, did a great job taking on the roles of their characters. Have you ever attended a murder mystery dinner or party? Did you like it? What did you like about it or what didn’t you like about it? I’d love to hear what you think!

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Experience the utmost in convenience and tangle-free charging with our Wireless Qi Cell Phone Charger. This wireless charger effortlessly powers up your Qi-enabled devices by simply placing them on the chargers surface. This technology ensures safe and efficient charging while eliminating the hassle of frustrating cords and connectors.

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Learning Center Article – The Ultimate Guide to Cable Management in Data Centers

In the intricate world of data centers, effective cable management stands as a cornerstone of operational efficiency and reliability. Mismanaged cables can lead to increased downtime, safety hazards, and hindered performance.

This guide offers a deep dive into the essentials of cable management, exploring its benefits, key practices, and the hardware and software tools that facilitate an organized, scalable data center infrastructure.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Duke men’s basketball player Cooper Flagg has agreed to a name, image and likeness deal with PepsiCo-owned Gatorade.
• McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors that the company views the E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder burgers as “being behind us.”
• Oracle announced a brand-new electronic health record, or EHR, that features fresh cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Apple has announced a new Mac Mini models, featuring a redesign that makes the desktop computer significantly smaller. The main upgrade on these new computers is that they include Apple’s latest chip, either the M4, or a more powerful version called the M4 Pro.

Happy Tuesday! We hope you’re having a great week so far. If we can be praying for anything specific for you this week, please let us know. We love hearing from you!

In This Issue: HHI Adventures | Deal of the Day | Mounting Rail Kit | OTDR Testing (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – HHI Adventures

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone is having a great week so far! I’m actually writing this from Hilton Head Island as I’m here enjoying a little vacation time.

I mentioned last week that things feel really heavy in my life these days. Quite honestly, it seems like they just get heavier by the day the more details I learn about an upcoming situation that is completely out of my control, but that will dramatically affect the lives of some of the people I love most in this world. It’s a situation I would have never chosen for them and, after doing thorough research, I have many fact-based concerns. Fear and anxiety have been fighting to be in the drivers seat lately, but I’m intentionally fighting back and spending a lot of time praying and trusting God that things will work out the way they are meant to!

The whole situation has me in a season of reevaluating my own life and, in particular, where I live. There’s so much that I love about my town, but I think a change may be on the horizon. I’m not ready to make any decisions just yet, but I have looked at a few properties here on the island over the past few days that are within my budget and are very appealing! Moving here has always been a dream, and one that I’ve given far more serious consideration to over the past few months so we will see how things unfold!

Rebecca

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Enhance your LINIER wall mount cabinet with this 22U mounting rail kit. This set of two durable rails converts your cabinet from a two-post to a four-post configuration when mounted at the back, providing additional stability and support for your equipment. Ideal for optimizing space and improving rack functionality in your setup.

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Learning Center Article – OTDR Testing (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)

Fiber optics provide the most powerful and reliable networking options in the modern world, but they come with certain costs.

Aside from the price point of the technology, fiber optic networking is much more complicated than copper-only systems, and installing and maintaining fiber optics requires specialized testing and troubleshooting.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• JPMorgan Chase has begun suing customers who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from ATMs by taking advantage of a technical glitch that allowed them to withdraw funds before a check bounced.
• McDonald’s is bringing the Quarter Pounder burger back to restaurants affected by an E. coli outbreak linked to the menu item.
• Bitcoin briefly climbed above $70,000 as investors braced themselves for MicroStrategy earnings and counted the days to the U.S. presidential election.
• Apple on Monday announced an updated iMac with the company’s latest M4 chip. It starts at $1,299 and is available to order ahead of its release on Nov. 8.

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope your week is off to a sweet start because today is National Chocolate Day! Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white, take a moment to indulge in your favorite treat. Here’s to a great week ahead, filled with productivity and a little extra chocolatey goodness!

In This Issue: Halloween Festivities | Deal of the Day | AC Power Cord | Cat7 vs Cat6a? Unveiling the Truth Behind Faster Connections! | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Halloween Festivities

Happy Monday!

Treats were the themes for this weekend and oh boy the kids got their fill of candy. On Friday we went to the elementary school’s trunk or treat and the kids enjoyed running around getting candy and eating the candy! It was packed. Then on Saturday we attended the local minor league team’s “Flick or Treat” where the kids got their fill of candy and got to watch Scooby Doo 2 on the field.

To cap out our treat fest weekend we volunteered at a Trunk or Treat event where we partnered with another church that hosted the event. At this event our family manned the cotton candy machine and if there’s anything I learned this weekend, people absolutely go crazy for cotton candy! We could not make it fast enough. Next year the plan is to make a large batch before the event. Lessons learned I guess.

Overall, it was a fun-filled weekend and the weather wasn’t too bad either. It’s really starting to feel like fall in Georgia with cooler temps and the color changes in the leaves.

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

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This power cord features a C5 connector (commonly referred to as a “Mickey Mouse” or “Cloverleaf” connector) on one end with a three prong male NEMA 5-15P connector on the other end. It’s perfect for a lot of common uses such as with many printers, monitors, projectors, gaming consoles, and more. The 6 foot length makes it ideal for most setups.

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Learning Center Article – Cat7 vs Cat6a? Unveiling the Truth Behind Faster Connections!

Choosing the right Ethernet cable is crucial to ensure the best network speed for home gaming sessions and professional purposes. In this article, we will compare Cat7 and Cat6a cables, discussing their specifications, performance, and applicability in different scenarios.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The fan-favorite Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry is officially coming back for the holiday season, bringing its much-anticipated festive flavor to eager fans across the United States. Each year since its launch, this seasonal flavor has flown off the shelves, and 2024 is expected to be no different.
• Pop-Tarts is releasing an extra-cozy, limited-edition flavor for the holidays: Frosted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa.
• Jeff Vinik has sold an ownership stake in the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning to a group of investors led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz.
• Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle unit Waymo just closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S.

Happy Friday! We made it to the end of the week! As we wrap up another week, we want to wish you all great day ahead and a relaxing weekend. Take some time to recharge, enjoy your favorite activities, and we’ll see you back here on Monday, ready to tackle a new week!

In This Issue: Last Call for Your Favorite Recipes! | Deal of the Day | SAS SATA HDD Tray | USB Power Adapters | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Last Call for Your Favorite Recipes!

Happy Friday!

We recently shared our plans for the CK Fall Cookbook, and we’ve already received some delicious recipes from our team and community! If you haven’t submitted yours yet, don’t worry—there’s still time! Whether it’s your famous chili, spiced apple cider, or a classic pumpkin pie, we’d love to add it to our collection.

We’ll be sharing the final version with everyone next week, so don’t forget to send in your favorites and spread the word. Let’s make this fall extra tasty!

Happy cooking!

The CK Team

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The HP Compatible SAS SATA HDD Tray with Screws (3.5″) from CablesAndKits is designed for seamless integration with a variety of HP ProLiant servers, including models like BL660, WS460, DL160, DL320, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL560, ML310, and ML350. This reliable tray ensures secure mounting of your hard drives, making it an ideal choice for expanding your storage capacity or replacing existing trays.

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Learning Center Article – USB Power Adapters: Everything You Need to Know

USB power adapters are essential for charging and powering a wide range of electronic devices. Their importance lies in their universality, convenience, and efficiency, adapting to various charging needs and standards like USB-C, which offers faster charging and data transfer.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Cracker Barrel is gearing up for this year’s holiday season with some exciting festive dishes and beverages. The Southern-themed restaurant chain just launched its 2024 holiday menu, which includes three new offerings and four returning favorites.
• NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts return safely toSpace X’s Crew-8 astronauts returned to Earth on the Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station.
• A federal court judge has blocked the proposed merger between Tapestry-owned Coach and Capri parent Michael Kors.
• Volkswagen’s Scout Motors revealed its first two vehicles: A Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck, scheduled to arrive in 2027.

Happy Thursday! We hope your week is going smoothly and you’re powering through to the weekend. Let’s make today productive, positive, and one step closer to Friday!

In This Issue: Tech Throwbacks & IT Laughs | Deal of the Day | Cisco Nexus Fan | The Expert Guide to 100G Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Tech Throwbacks & IT Laughs

Happy Thursday!

Did you know that the first-ever email was sent over 50 years ago in 1971? It wasn’t a fancy marketing email or a greeting from a friend—it was a simple string of letters, sent from one computer to another sitting right beside it. The sender was Ray Tomlinson, who, funnily enough, used the “@” symbol for the very first time in email addresses, which has since become an iconic part of modern communication. Technology has come a long way since then, evolving into the high-speed, wireless, and cloud-powered world we know today.

And how about some IT trivia? The first 1GB hard drive, introduced in 1980, weighed over 500 pounds and cost a whopping $40,000! Now, we can carry terabytes of data right in our pockets, thanks to the magic of modern IT innovation.

Feeling the need for a laugh? Here’s a quirky IT joke to get your day going:

Why was the computer cold?

Because it left its Windows open! 🖥️

Or how about this one:

Why do programmers prefer dark mode?

Because light attracts bugs! 🪲

So, keep things cool today, IT pros, and remember—if things get a little buggy, just reboot and try again!

The CK Team

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Designed to keep Nexus switches nice and cool, this Port-side exhaust fan module, blue in color to indicate Forward Airflow is used to optimize airflow in the Nexus 9332 and 9372.

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Learning Center Article – Say Goodbye to Slow Networks: The Expert Guide to 100G Switches

In today’s world, businesses need fast, reliable, and scalable networks to keep up with the growing demands of new technologies. With more data being used due to cloud computing, AI, data analytics, and remote work, having a high-performance network is essential. That’s where the 100G switch comes in. It helps transform your network into one that’s faster and more efficient.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong. Read more here.
• McDonald’s said the CDC told the company late last week about a potential link between its Quarter Pounder burgers and an E. coli outbreak.
• Little Debbie is serving brand-new snacks for Christmas. Those new snacks are Buttery Vanilla Mini Muffins and Christmas Tree Cakes Mini Donuts.
• We’re closing out the year and Oreo always releases a ton of new flavors. Check them all out here.

Happy Wednesday, CK Fam! 🎉 We’re halfway through the week, and we hope it’s been a great one so far. Keep pushing forward, and remember the weekend is just around the corner! Let’s make today productive.

In This Issue: Fantasy Football Update | Deal of the Day | Microsoft USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter | Mastering Network Cable Management | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Fantasy Football Update

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend. I think a while ago I mentioned that I play fantasy football with my family each year. Well year after year, it’s become a pretty competitive league! I went into the draft with high hopes and the number 1 pick…and boy have things gone WAY down hill for me. I drafted Christian McCaffrey #1 overall, and that hasn’t worked out for me as he hasn’t played a single second all season. And the rest of my team is SO hit or miss. If I put them in, they score minimal points, if I put them on the bench they score 20+ points…drives me nuts!

Up until this week, I was 0-5. Not a strong start! This week, I was able to pull of my first win…and not by much! Really hoping that this week is the turn around point for my team and that the season is going to start looking up for me. Any player tips and suggestions you have, send them my way. I need them!

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This PS/2 to USB adapter provides the perfect solution for connecting a new input device to your computer. This adapter is ideal for use with older laptops or desktops that only feature PS/2 ports.

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Learning Center Article – Mastering Network Cable Management: Overcoming Challenges with Top Solutions and Products

Network cable management is essential for making sure your IT setup works smoothly and safely. Messy and tangled cables can cause downtime, overheating, and even safety risks. That’s why effective network cable management is crucial.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The fifth game of this year’s WNBA Finals was the most viewed WNBA Finals game in 25 years. Viewership peaked at 3.3 million during Game 5.
• Peloton is partnering with Costco to sell its Bike+ in stores and online between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15.
• Lilium has been negotiating emergency capital financing with government officials in Germany. The firm’s request to receive 50 million euros ($54 million) of state aid from the federal government was rejected.
• Amazon is shutting down a service that offers same-day delivery from mall and brick-and-mortar retailers.