Happy Wednesday! Halfway through the week! Time to check in and reset. How are you staying motivated this week?
In This Issue: Free Fun & Family Time | Deal of the Day | Stainless Steel Wall Plate | Fiber Optic vs. Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Free Fun & Family Time
Happy Wednesday!
I hope you’re having a great week. This weekend was a good one and also busy! As I shared last week, we had a few birthday celebrations take place last week and this weekend so we planned a fun day in Athens to celebrate! I’m not sure I realized how much there is to do there that is free. We started at a place called The Farm Cart and it was delish! They have wonderful biscuits and homemade jams. After that stopped at Bear Hollow, then headed to the Botanical Gardens and last minute ended up at the Art Museum!
It was a fun filled day just spending time with family, kid-free (which is a rarity)!
Do you have places you enjoy visiting that have lots of things to do? Would love to know about them!
Ashley
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Upgrade your network installation with this 1-Port Single Gang Stainless Steel Wallplate featuring a water seal for added protection. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this wallplate provides durability and a professional finish. The stainless-steel construction ensures resistance to corrosion, while the water seal gasket helps prevent moisture ingress, making it ideal for damp environments.
Learning Center Article – Fiber Optic vs. Ethernet Cables: Which One’s Right for Your Network?
When it comes to establishing a high-performance, low-latency network, selecting between fiber optic cabling and twisted pair Ethernet cabling can significantly impact overall system efficiency. Both cable types offer distinct advantages, but their strengths serve different priorities. Fiber optics bring unbeatable speed and long-distance reliability. Ethernet cable, by contrast, is cost-effective and better suited for short-range, plug-and-play deployments where simplicity matters.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Netflix is going to start testing a TikTok-like feed of vertical video in its mobile app to help you discover something new to watch.
- Reddit to tighten verification to combat AI-generated bots.
- Google has added a handy “Power Up” button to Gemini that helps turn weak or confusing AI responses into clearer, more helpful ones. Think of it as a built-in editor — with one click, Gemini enhances your original prompt and delivers a sharper, more effective reply. It’s designed to save you time, reduce retyping, and make your AI experience smoother and more productive.
- Starting May 7, Starbucks is rolling out a new brown sugar-flavored cold foam that can be added to any cold beverage, offering a sweet molasses-like twist that pairs perfectly with coffee. To celebrate, customers can enjoy any cold foam topping for free from May 7 to May 11 at participating locations—just add it through the app or ask a barista in person. This limited-time offer is a great chance to experiment with fun combos like brown sugar foam on an iced chai or lavender foam on a matcha latte.