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In This Issue: A Reflection on the Olympics | Cisco 1RU Cable Management Kit | Router vs Access Point | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – A Reflection on the Olympics
Happy Friday!
I am already missing the Olympics, and I was thinking about what was special about it. It kind of brought a feeling of nostalgia for me, and it took me a minute to figure out why. Back in the day, we all knew when certain shows came on and would wait for that day of the week at that time. And you know what? Everyone else did the same thing! There was something oddly connecting about watching a show “together” and talking about it in the days following. Wednesday night was 90210 and Melrose Place for me, haha. In the recent years we have all mostly moved to streaming services. Even in the odd times I find a movie on TBS at a hotel or something, it doesn’t feel like I am part of the “collective” who may be watching it.
I think watching the Olympics was a bonding experience in a way that watching television shows on a specific day and time was back in the day, but it was even more unifying in that we were all cheering for Team USA. I thought it was interesting how that worked, because we weren’t all watching at the same time or even when it happened (like at 4am). But we all watched relatively close together, we all rooted for the same team, and we talked about it during our days. I’m not typically a college or professional sports watcher, but perhaps that is part of the draw to televised sports events.
In a world where we’re so connected that it becomes too much sometimes (thanks social media), we are still seeking connection through real life experiences. My favorite part of the Olympics was the stories of the athletes, things they overcame to be where they are today. We were able to hear their stories and yet also experience wins and loses with them nearly in real time (thanks social media). It was a blend of old and new, creating something that was better for us as viewers and hopefully for the athletes as well. Here’s to more powerful camaraderie and moments together in 2028!
Christin
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Learning Center Article – Router vs Access Point
Networking devices such as routers and access points are crucial for efficient network management and connectivity. A proper router setup directs internet traffic effectively, allowing seamless access and interaction across different networks. On the other hand, the access point configuration plays a pivotal role in wireless range extension, enabling a broader wifi network access point reach within large spaces.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Lockheed Martin is buying Terran Orbital. The agreement will see Lockheed acquire Terran at an enterprise valuation of nearly $450 million, below Lockheed’s previous bid in March.
- NBCUniversal signed a $2.45 billion per year deal with the NBA to broadcast games for 11 years, beginning with the 2025-26 season.
- Amazon and six other organizations will take part in a trial that will test the use of drone flights to remote locations. The trial will gather data on how the drones detect and avoid other aircraft, and the electronic signals that can be sent to make them visible to other airspace users and air traffic control.
- SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a satellite mission Thursday morning.
