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In This Issue: Good Food, Great Company | Deal of the Day | Cat6A Shielded Snap-In Type In-Line Coupler | Ethernet Cable Types & Data Rates | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Good Food, Great Company
Happy Monday!
This weekend was a good one! On Saturday I mostly just relaxed and watched the livestream of the Pokémon NAIC (North American International Championship). It’s always fun watching high-level matches and seeing some of the wild decks people bring to the table. Later that evening I grabbed dinner with some friends at a Cajun restaurant and had some shrimp and grits that were absolutely delicious—definitely hit the spot. Afterwards, we watched Ballerina, the new film set in the John Wick universe. I really enjoyed it. I’m a big fan of the John Wick franchise and it was cool to see another story set in that world.
Sunday was a bit more traditional. Went to church in the morning and then headed over to my parents’ place to celebrate the holidays and Father’s Day. We had Korean BBQ (so good!) and a bunch of desserts—including this Chocolate Flan Cake my sister’s fiancé brought from a Colombian bakery. That cake was dangerously good. It was one of those days that just felt like a warm hug—good food, good people, good vibes.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The Cat6A Shielded Snap-In Keystone In-Line Coupler is the ideal solution for extending or joining two Ethernet cables without the need for termination tools. Designed for high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications, this RJ45 inline coupler features 8-position 8-conductor (8P8C) connectivity with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and superior signal quality. The snap-in keystone form factor makes it easy to install in standard wallplates, patch panels, and surface mount boxes.
Learning Center Article – Fix Slow Network Speeds: Ethernet Cable Types & Data Rates
Signal loss is one of the most underestimated causes of poor network performance. Whether you’re managing a home office or a large commercial backbone, Ethernet cables silently determine how much bandwidth you truly get. Over time and with extended use, these cables can wear down, which leads to signal attenuation and performance issues.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- TikTok is rolling out a new set of AI-powered advertising tools that enable marketers to turn text prompts or still images into fully generated video ads. These features are designed to simplify and speed up content creation for brands on the platform.
- Disney-Pixar revealed at a recent French film festival that Toy Story 5 will feature a new kind of toy: a tablet. Woody, Buzz, and Jessie will meet this modern addition as they return for another adventure in the beloved franchise.
- WhatsApp is introducing three new ad features as part of a global rollout—but rest assured, your private chats won’t be affected. Meta confirmed that ads won’t appear in private message threads, and end-to-end encryption means message contents won’t be used to personalize ads.
- To celebrate the opening of the new Twizzlers Twisted Gravity ride—the world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing—Hershey’s Chocolate World has introduced a lineup of Twizzlers-themed goodies. Guests can enjoy a Pull ‘N’ Peel milkshake, Twizzlers bubble waffles, and even an adults-only Twizzlers Orange Cream Pop cocktail.