This Monday, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who advanced equality and justice through nonviolent action. His legacy continues to inspire reflection, service, and progress. Is there a quote or lesson from Dr. King that continues to inspire you?
In This Issue: Simple Wins and Family Time | Deal of the Day | Modular Adapter | The Top 10 Items to Modernize Your Network in 2026 | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Simple Wins and Family Time
Happy Monday! And Happy MLK Day!
I came down with a bit of a head cold over the weekend, but it didn’t slow things down too much. On Friday we had a family game night and played Settlers of Catan. We also 3D printed cases for the game pieces, which felt like a small win. Every day we seem to find another practical use for the 3D printer, and it’s been fun figuring out what to print next.
On Saturday we celebrated my youngest daughter’s birthday a little early at my parents’ house. We kept things simple with pizza and wings and stayed warm inside, which felt like the right move given how cold it’s been.
Sunday was a quieter day. I spent some time watching the Pokémon Toronto Regional Championships, and it was really entertaining to follow along. There were some fun matches and interesting moments throughout the day, and it’s always enjoyable seeing how the meta continues to shift.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
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Learning Center Article – New Year, New Network: The Top 10 Items to Modernize Your Network in 2026
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take a hard look at your network. If your infrastructure was designed for yesterday’s workloads, it may already be struggling to keep up with today’s demands, let alone what’s coming next.
From WiFi density challenges and bandwidth-hungry applications to aging hardware and power risks, legacy networks quietly drain productivity and increase downtime risk. The good news? You don’t need a full rip-and-replace to make meaningful improvements.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Elon Musk admits China is beating America to his EV vision.
- Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix after computers can’t shut down.
- China wants to launch 200,000 satellites, and SpaceX could face real competition.