
Happy Tuesday! Today is all about celebrating the special bond between parents and their children. National Son’s and Daughter’s Day is a reminder to slow down, spend some quality time together, and appreciate the little moments that become lasting memories. What is your favorite activity to enjoy with your kids?
In This Issue: Weathering the Rainy Season | Deal of the Week | RJ45 CAT6 Shielded Inline Coupler | Best Way to Connect Multiple Switches | News to Start Your Week
The CK Weekly – Weathering the Rainy Season
Hello and good morning to you all! How is everybody?
The weather here in my region is finally getting better after weeks of nonstop rain and strong winds. Sadly, the city where I grew up recently experienced multiple landslides. Even more devastating, one family was buried in one of the incidents. The search and rescue operation began on August 9, and the last victim was recovered today. May their souls rest in peace.
The rescue operation was also assisted by Zuma, a five-year-old Golden Retriever, and his owner, Brett Mitchell. From what I heard, Brett is originally from Michigan and is now a resident of one of the provinces in the Cordillera Region. God bless everyone who took part in the rescue efforts, including Brett and Zuma, who extended their help during such a difficult time.
It really shows how challenging the rainy season can be here in the Philippines. In low-lying areas, flooding can be a major concern, while those living in mountainous or highland areas face the risk of landslides. Different places have different risks, and all we can really do is stay alert, prepared, and look out for one another during this season.
I hope the weather is treating you well wherever you are. Stay safe, everyone.
Kat
Deal of the Week
Product Spotlights & Updates
Maximize your networking capabilities with this CAT6 inline RJ45 connector. This coupler allows you to connect two shielded cat6 ethernet patch cables together to increase the total length. With this coupler being shielded it prevents cross-talk and interference you may get from standard patch cables.
Learning Center Article – Best Way to Connect Multiple Switches
There are a lot of ways to connect switches. You can daisy chain them, star link them, cascade them, cluster them or stack them. In most modern networks, cascades, clusters, and stacks tend to be more prevalent. That is because they offer specific benefits that many modern network designers find admirable.

