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Happy Monday & Happy National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day! Remember the days when your computer was new and the desktop was clean and organized? That was the life. Today is a great reminder to empty out the trash, clean up your desktop and store away those important files!

In This Issue: Fall Festivities & Birthday Celebrations | Deal of the Day | LC to ST Mode Fiber Patch Cable | Best Ethernet Cables for Gaming in 2024 | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Fall Festivities & Birthday Celebrations

Happy Monday!

This past weekend was filled with celebration and fun for my family! We started off at a corn maze for my daughter’s friend’s birthday party, and let me tell you—it was packed! The weather was perfect too, not too hot and not too cold. My two girls had an absolute blast and my youngest was completely captivated by the pony ride, while my oldest couldn’t get enough of jumping on a giant inflated pillow (it was kind of like a trampoline). We all took a hay ride together, which was a nice way to wind down after navigating the maze with the crowd.

Later, I headed to a 40th birthday party for one of my good friends. It was great catching up with everyone, reminiscing and making new memories. After a busy day of corn mazes, pony rides, and birthday celebrations, I’m exhausted, but ready to take on the week!

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

Cris

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

OM1 Multimode Fiber Patch Cables with duplex LC to ST connectors support up to 1 Gbps over short distances (275m) and up to 100 Mbps over long distances (2,000m). These durable cables ensure reliable performance with UPC polish zirconia connectors, making them ideal for data centers and telecom networks. TIA-604 (FOCIS) and RoHS compliant.

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Learning Center Article – Expert Picks: 4 Best Ethernet Cables for Gaming in 2024

In the realm of competitive online gaming, achieving high performance depends on a fast and stable Internet connection. Ethernet cable is one of the most important yet often overlooked by common gamers. To ensure consistent performance and low latency. Known for their versatility – unlike the often unreliable Wi-Fi – Patch cables hide hidden gems that can significantly enhance your gaming experience and not just elevate your gaming setup. Get expert tips for choosing the best gaming Ethernet cable to use.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Chick-fil-A will launch the Play app, which will host content aimed at families with children aged 12 and under.
• Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.
• The new Cubitus line will be Patek Philippe’s first new collection since 1999′s Twenty~4. The lineup includes three different models — two in steel casings and one in platinum.
• Microsoft will allow organizations to create their own autonomous AI agents within Copilot Studio, the tech giant’s platform for customizing and building so-called “copilot” assistants, starting next month. The company is also launching 10 new autonomous agents in Dynamics 365, its suite of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management apps.

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and were able to rest and relax as you gear up for another great week ahead. How can we be praying for you this week?

In This Issue: Counting Our Blessings & Gearing Up for Fun! | Deal of the Day | Cisco DB25 to RJ45 Modem Adaptor | FAQ: What are Proxy Servers? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Counting Our Blessings & Gearing Up for Fun!

Happy Monday!

We were very fortunate enough to have very minimal impact from Hurricane Helene. It seemed like at the last minute it veered off its predicted path and we were spared the brunt of the storms. We definitely counted our blessings and are praying for those impacted by the hurricane.

On Saturday we attended an Odyssey of the Mind team meeting, and it looks like it’s going to be quite the commitment with practices on Thursdays and Saturdays. The coach is a seasoned veteran who’s made it to the World’s competition multiple times (and last year her team placed 5th out of hundreds at World’s), and I’m glad she’s taking the competition seriously. My daughter is very excited for the competitions and we’re definitely proud of her for making the team.

October’s just around the corner, I’m looking forward to the cooler weather, fall treats (although I might be getting tired of pumpkin spice), and scary movies! What are you looking forward to this October?

Cris

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

With CablesAndKits, you can adapt to almost anything. This DB25 to RJ45 adapter can be used to connect a standard RJ45 to RJ45 rollover Console cable from your Cisco device to an external modem for remote management. By connecting the DB25 male side of this adapter to your modem you are left with a female RJ45 connection to connect one end of the male RJ45 console cable. Why do all this? When you connect the other RJ45 end of your console cable to the console port of your Cisco device you get remote management ability! Yep, we’ve got you covered.

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Learning Center Article – What are Proxy Servers?

Have you ever thought about how exactly internet communication works? It gets pretty complicated, but it can also be fascinating.

Amidst the tangle of devices and downloads and communication, a lot of different elements play critical roles in the process. One such element that you can easily overlook is the proxy server.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The WNBA had record viewership during the 2024 regular season as the league’s popularity soared with rookie stars. Viewership spiked to more than 54 million unique viewers across various networks and platforms.
• The Food and Drug Administration approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s highly anticipated schizophrenia drug, the first novel type of treatment for the debilitating, chronic mental disorder in more than seven decades.
• Chick-fil-A has recently announced that they have plans to open five restaurants, both licensed and locally owned and operated models, across the U.K. within the next two years.
• A SpaceX capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked.

Happy Friday! We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers to the adventures that await in the coming year!

Reminder: CablesAndKits will be closed on 01/01. We will be back on 01/02 ready to ship your orders out quickly so you can finish your projects on time!

In This Issue: Happy New Year! | Ethernet vs WiFi – Pros and Cons | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, CK Family!

As we bid farewell to another incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for each moment we shared this year. We experienced some highs and lows ourselves, but it allowed us to come out stronger as a team and ready to serve you in a greater capacity. 2024 is just around the corner and we hope that this year is another successful year full of fresh starts and new beginnings. Challenge yourself to dream big, reach higher, and conquer new horizons in both your personal and professional life.

If there is any way that we can support you in achieving the goals that you set for yourself or your business, please reach out and let us know. We’d love to support you along the way.

Here’s to a year of growth, resilience, and countless shared triumphs.

Cheers to a fantastic 2024!

-The CK Family

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Learning Center Article – Ethernet vs WiFi – Pros and Cons

When you need to run a network at a location, you have to make a decision. What hardware will you use? There are too many options to summarize them all, and you want to make sure your network will be effective and affordable. In many cases, you will have to choose between Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, and it’s not always obvious which choice is correct. This article will help.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Pending home sales in November were unchanged compared with October and 5.2% lower than November of last year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
• Cheddar News owner Altice USA announced they have sold the financial news streaming service to the media company Archetype, which is owned by private equity firm Regent LP.
• Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 22 civilians across the country in what an air force official said was the biggest aerial barrage of the war.
• SpaceX’s hulking Falcon Heavy rocket returned to the skies Thursday evening, and this time it launched a mysterious spacecraft for the US military that will carry out cutting-edge research.

Happy Thursday, everyone! And a very Happy Halloween! 🎃 Did you know that Americans buy around 600 million pounds of candy every Halloween season?! That’s enough to fill six Titanic ships! Wishing you all a fantastic day filled with treats and maybe a few fun tricks!

In This Issue: Happy Halloween! | Deal of the Day | Yealink Busylight | Why use SFP instead of ethernet? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Happy Halloween!

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

A bad joke to start your day!

Where do spiders go shopping?….On the web.

Insert awkward silence here <<<

As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, it’s time to embrace the spooky spirit! Whether you’re dressing up in a fun costume, handing out candy, carving pumpkins, or enjoying some sweet treats, I hope you find a little magic in your evening.

Mandy

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Yealink BLT60 busylight allows users to let others know they are on a call to reduce interruptions and increase productivity! This busylight comes with a 1.8 meter cord which allows users to place the light wherever they please on their desk so that it can be easily seen by others.

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Learning Center Article – Why use SFP instead of ethernet?

In the fast-evolving landscape of network setups, the choice between SFP transceivers and traditional Ethernet connections is pivotal. SFP, or Small Form-factor Pluggable modules, offer a versatile solution that adapts to the growing demands of modern networks. This introduction explores the advantages of SFP modules and their role in flexible network configurations.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Starbucks investors heard more details about CEO Brian Niccol’s plan to bring back customers to U.S. stores. Many of the changes are meant to help Starbucks cut service times down to under four minutes. To finance the turnaround, the coffee chain is planning to open fewer locations over the next fiscal year.
• Peloton has tapped Ford executive Peter Stern to be its next CEO. The longtime automotive executive was last overseeing Ford’s subscription services.
• Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the chain will have to buy around 200,000 Sharpie markers for baristas as part of his plan to win back customers. Read more here.
• Morgan Stanley is introducing a new portfolio for investors tied to the most prominent sports leagues. It will target high net worth sports fans and will carry a minimum investment of $250,000.