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In This Issue: Small Steps, Big Possibilities | Deal of the Day | 1RU Recessed Rack Adapter | How to Measure Ethernet Cable Performance | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Small Steps, Big Possibilities
Good morning, everyone! Happy Tuesday!
How was your weekend? Me? I can barely feel the weekends anymore. Not in a negative way, though. Ever since I started my small printing and souvenir business, weekends have become production days for me. And honestly, I’m grateful for this kind of busy.
Last weekend, I finally finished a big order of stickers and button pins for an online seller of anime figures. To be honest, it took me almost two weeks to complete everything because I manually cut all the stickers since I don’t have an automatic cutter yet. Hopefully, I’ll be able to invest in one soon.
For now, my mom and dad have been helping me with all the cutting. Our first attempts didn’t go very well, but we just accepted it as part of the learning process. After all, mistakes are normal when you’re doing something for the first time. We learned from them, improved, and eventually finished the order. Those are the parts that matter most.
After completing that order, I think designing new products has already become part of my system. While creating some new designs, I remembered that my aunt once mentioned that the pool resort where she works doesn’t have souvenir products yet. That gave me an idea, so I decided to create a few sample designs for them.
That same afternoon, after creating and printing the designs, I turned them into ref magnets and keychains that I could present to their boss. I asked my aunt for help and had her hand them over. They weren’t fully polished since I ran out of time, but to our surprise, their boss liked them. They’re now asking me to create another design sample before deciding how many pieces they’ll order.
Hopefully, this turns into another successful opportunity. Please wish me good luck!
Any wins you’d like to share? I’d love to hear yours too!
Kat
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The RRA1U Recessed Rack Adapter mounts equipment 3 inches behind the rack face, helping accommodate protruding cables and devices while allowing rack doors to close properly. Ideal for patch panels, shelves, and other standard 19-inch equipment, it provides a simple solution for cleaner, more efficient rack installations.
Learning Center Article – How to Measure Ethernet Cable Performance: A Practical Guide for Everyday Users
Slow downloads, lagging video calls, and interrupted backups aren’t always your ISP’s fault. In many cases, the issue lies within the very cable linking your device to the network. While routers and modems get plenty of attention, Ethernet cables are often ignored, despite being the literal backbone of wired connectivity.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Cisco overhauls vulnerability disclosures as AI accelerates bug hunting.
- Microsoft forms partnership to launch solar-powered digital lab to provide AI training to underserved communities in South Africa.
- E Ink and MediaTek partner to bring AI and better color to e-readers.