Happy Friday! Today is National Just One Human Family Day, a reminder that we’re all connected and share one planet. A little kindness goes a long way. How will you spread positivity today? 🌍
In This Issue: Holding on to Hope and Wins | Deal of the Day | USB-C to USB-A Cable | Switch vs. Bridge | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Holding on to Hope and Wins
We made it to Friday, peeps! 🙏🏻
I know many of us are still feeling shaken by yesterday’s heartbreaking news. Events like that don’t just affect one country; they echo across the world. My hope and prayer is that someday we can all connect with compassion and learn to respect each other’s differences. After all, we share just one planet. Let’s continue to pray for clear minds, peace, and wellness for everyone. 💙
Today, I want to share a little positivity. Remember the update I mentioned last Friday? (If you missed it, click this for the story.) On September 9, right before my birthday, I had my appointment with the endocrinologist. And guess what? I received the best pre-birthday gift ever: a clean bill of health! 🙌
My lab results showed no serious issues, no hormonal imbalance, no hypothyroidism, and my ultrasound was normal. Thank God! Some of my numbers, like sugar and uric acid, were just a tiny bit higher than normal, but my doctor said it can be managed with medication and healthier habits. He prescribed a few things and scheduled another round of labs in December to check on progress.
Honestly, having good health is one of the biggest blessings I could ask for, not just for my family but also for myself. And I’m so grateful for that.
Now I’d love to hear from you. What’s a “win” you’re celebrating this week? Big or small, I’m all ears!
Kat
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This 3-foot USB Type-C to USB-A Male cable is perfect for fast and reliable data syncing and charging between your USB-C device and any standard USB-A port. Ideal for connecting laptops, desktops, or wall chargers to USB-C smartphones, tablets, and other devices, this cable supports up to 2A charging and fast file transfers.
Learning Center Article – What Are the Differences Between a Switch and a Bridge?
Putting together a single, small network is relatively easy. Things really get complicated when you need to join multiple networks together. That’s where concepts like bridging come into play, and understanding the specific technology options available for this aspect of network design is essential to success. To that end, you’ll find a simplified breakdown of bridges and switches below. It will help you see how devices can be leveraged to join networks and the trade-offs attached to those devices.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Apple’s new iPhone Air ditches the traditional SIM card in favor of eSIM only, letting users switch carriers without a SIM tray. Analysts say this could mark the beginning of the end for the physical SIM card.
- The Ultraloq Bolt now supports NFC tap-to-unlock with Android phones, in addition to Apple’s Home Key. It’s one of the first locks to work seamlessly across both iOS and Android.
- A new Stanford study finds AI is reducing entry-level roles, with software and customer service jobs hit the hardest.
- Japan’s MTN WTR is making its U.S. debut with naturally alkaline spring water from Mount Fuji, filtered for nearly 50 years through volcanic terrain for a soft taste, pH 8.6, and a silky finish.