Happy Thursday! It’s National Take Your Kids to Work Day! Whether you’ve got little ones joining you or just reminiscing about bring-your-kid-to-work moments, it’s a fun reminder of how work and family sometimes go hand in hand.
In This Issue: New Sports and Relaxing Times | Deal of the Day | Audio Aux Cable Splitter | Alternatives to Rack Mount Kits | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – New Sports and Relaxing Times
Happy (late) Easter everyone!
This past weekend, I got to head back to my hometown and spend the holiday with family, which was such a refreshing break from school. We skipped the traditional Easter egg hunt, but we did dye eggs and exchanged Easter baskets, so it was still a great time!
We also pulled out the badminton net, and let’s just say there is a learning curve. I’ve been playing mostly pickleball over the last year, and the long-handled badminton rackets were tough to get used to. I managed to get a few good hits in by the end, but I need to practice more!
Beyond that, we had a nice meal and watched the best Easter movie: Hop. I really appreciated the chance to hit pause and recharge before the last stretch of the semester! I hope you all had a great weekend, whether you celebrated Easter or not. And if you’ve ever struggled with switching between sports, please tell me I’m not alone!
Rachel
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Featuring a 3.5mm TRS male plug to dual 3.5mm TRS female jacks, this Y-cable allows two headphones or speakers to connect to a single audio source—perfect for on-the-go listening, travel, or collaborative work. Compact and durable, it’s designed for clear sound transmission and compatibility with a wide range of devices like phones, tablets, laptops, and MP3 players.
Learning Center Article – Alternatives to Rack Mount Kits
In server settings, it’s common to use standardized racks to hold and house all of the equipment. These racks are made strong and stable. They allow you to stack all of your devices in ways that support the task and configuration at hand, and they provide safe conditions that also help you manage heat and airflow. The trick to racks is that every device can attach directly to the rack, creating customizable arrangements that are well-protected from vibrations and falls.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- T-Mobile is making some changes to its mobile plan lineup, introducing two updated premium-tier options that come with more data and a few new perks. Started April 23, the new plans-Experience More and Experience Beyond-will officially replace the company’s current Go5G Plus and Go5G Next offerings.
- The massive wildfire burning in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 50% contained as firefighters continue to make progress, allowing the 5,000 residents who were forced to evacuate, to return to their homes.
- LinkedIn is expanding its free verification system beyond its own platform, allowing external websites and services to integrate LinkedIn verification. Adobe is among the first to adopt the feature, incorporating it into its new Content Authenticity app and the Behance portfolio platform. Creators who are verified on LinkedIn will now be able to display a “Verified on LinkedIn” badge on their profiles, and if they use Adobe’s digital Content Credentials, their verified identity will appear alongside their shared work on LinkedIn.
- KitKat and Nespresso firm Nestle has pushed through double-digit price hikes for coffee and chocolate across some markets as it faces soaring commodity costs.