Happy Friday! It’s National Pet Day! As we head into the weekend, take a moment to appreciate the little joys—whether it’s a furry friend, a favorite hobby, or some well-earned rest. Any weekend plans?
In This Issue: Just Chillin’ | Deal of the Day | Kendall Howard Rack Mount Triple Fan Panel | Fiber Optic Connectors | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Just Chillin’
Sunny Friday, everyone!
The weather here in the Philippines is burning hot—like, step-outside-and-instantly-regret-it hot. I love the beach, but with this kind of heat, even that’s a challenge. I swear, it feels like the sun’s trying to peel my skin off!
But when it gets this hot, we Filipinos turn to one of our all-time favorite desserts: Halo-Halo! If you haven’t heard of it, “Halo-Halo” literally means “mix-mix” in English—because that’s what you do before digging in. It’s a colorful, icy treat made of crushed ice, evaporated milk, and a mix of goodies like sweetened banana, jackfruit, red and green gelatin, sweet beans, macapuno (coconut strings), nata de coco, ube halaya, leche flan, and sometimes even a scoop of ube ice cream on top. It’s a sweet, chilly escape from the heat, and honestly, it hits the spot every time.
Last weekend, while enjoying my Halo-Halo, I binged a 16-episode K-Drama—definitely a personal win! I’ve recently been hooked on K-Dramas because their storylines are fresh, fun, and full of unexpected twists. It’s a nice change from the local dramas I usually watch.
How about you? How’s the weather in your area—hot, cold, rainy, or just right? Would you try Halo-Halo if you had the chance? And are you into any foreign series or movies lately? I’d love some recommendations for what to watch next!
Have an awesome and refreshing weekend ahead!
Kat
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This panel is the same size a 3U filler panel and comes with (3) 105 CFM ultra quiet fans – that’s 315 cubic feet of air per minute. Unlike other fan panels on the market this has a custom configured cord that is designed to take up only one outlet space in your racking system.
Learning Center Article – Fiber Optic Connectors: Detailed Guide to Types and Uses
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. In this guide, you’ll explore various types of fiber optic cable connectors, each with unique features and best uses.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Starting today, ChatGPT is getting a major upgrade to its memory features, aimed at making conversations even more personal, seamless and context aware. The rollout, which is happening gradually for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, brings smarter memory capabilities across text, voice and image interactions.
- Microsoft is gradually rolling out its highly anticipated (and controversial) Recall feature to Windows Insiders after multiple delays. Originally set to debut with the launch of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, Recall faced pushback due to security and privacy concerns. Microsoft postponed its release in June and again in October 2024 to ensure the feature was secure and refined. Now, it’s finally making its way to testers as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the Windows AI experience.
- T-Mobile is set to begin issuing the first round of payments in April 2025 as part of its response to a major data breach affecting around 76 million customers. Eligible individuals may receive reimbursements of up to $25,000 for financial losses linked to the breach. In response to the incident, T-Mobile has overhauled its cybersecurity operations, boosting security spending by $150 million through the end of 2023 and pledging a continued focus on customer protection.
- Wendy’s announced the newest editions of its signature Frosty. According to Wendy’s, Frosty Swirls will “feature new sauces” on the ice cream treat, while Frosty Fusions “include sauces and various sweet treat mix-ins,” like Pop-Tarts and Oreo cookies.