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Happy Wednesday & Happy National Bucket List Day! What’s on your bucket list that you still hope to check off?

In This Issue: Documenting Milestones & Memories | Cisco 1921 Series Integrated Services Router | How Temperature Affects Ethernet | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Documenting Milestones & Memories

Good morning & Happy Wednesday!

Over the past eight months of our sweet kiddo’s life, we’ve done as much as we can to capture as many moments and memories as possible to share with him as he gets older. We’ve got a baby book that we’ve done our best to make sure we will fill out when he hits a new milestone and of course we have phones and technology that we can capture things on also. I wanted a way that we could put together these things for each month so that he could have them to look back on for years to come. My husband was recommended a company called Chatbooks and we LOVE it!

They have several options to choose from, but we decided to purchase the “Monthbooks.” Each month we get a credit to be able to print a new book. Each book can have up to 60 photos added to it and once complete, prints and ships right to your door. We plan to do this until Carter is 1! This way, he’ll have 12 books full of pictures to look at and hold onto for as long as he wants.

If you’re looking for a gift idea – this is a great one! It’s good for a baby shower, Mother’s Day (to send to a grandparent each month if you live further away or just for mom!), and so much more.

I’m sure so many memories just live in our heads to hold to our hearts closely, and I’m grateful for that! But, How have you documented milestones and memories?

Have a great week!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cisco ® 1900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) build on 25 years of Cisco innovation and product leadership. The new platforms are architected to enable the next phase of branch-office evolution, providing rich-media collaboration to the branch office while maximizing operational cost savings.

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Learning Center Article – How Temperature Affects Ethernet

No one ever said that networking is easy. There’s a lot to learn and consider in order to make a great and robust network.

A lot of times, people stick with Ethernet because it is powerful, simple, and very cost-effective. If you’re using Ethernet, there’s a lot to gain, but there are still some issues you need to know about, and one of them is temperatures. So, let’s take a few minutes to learn exactly how temperature affects Ethernet.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Foot Locker debuted its new “store of the future” concept that will be rolled out in five cities and inspire the revamping of 900 stores the sneaker retailer is planning over the next two years.
• X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is launching a dedicated TV app for videos uploaded to the social network soon.
• The Senate passed a bill, included with the foreign aid package, that will ban TikTok if its owner, ByteDance, doesn’t sell it within a year.
• The FTC sued to block the $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings by Coach and Kate Spade’s parent company, Tapestry.

Happy Tuesday & Happy National Picnic Day! If you’ve got nice weather in your area, it’s the perfect day to pack up your lunch and take it outdoors. 🍃

In This Issue: Tackling Measurable Goals 💪 | Rack Mount Adjustable Rails | Wired vs Wireless Networking in Manufacturing | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Tackling Measurable Goals 💪

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

I don’t have any exciting adventures to share from the weekend as I stayed in town and didn’t do any hiking! I love adventures, but it can be nice to have some weekends staying local as well! I got to hang out with some friends on Friday night which was fun and we celebrated my youngest brother’s birthday on Saturday.

I also got to pop in and check out a new wellness clinic that one of my friends recently started working at. They offer all kinds of services, but one that was particularly interesting was body composition scans. I had one done and the information it gives is pretty fascinating. It takes all kinds of measurements including your muscle, water, and fat levels, and even breaks down the numbers to specific body parts (right arm, left leg, etc). It takes all the information and will then make recommendations for whether you should try to gain/lose either fat or muscle.

I love seeing numbers and having a “baseline” because I find that mentally it’s much more satisfying to set and go after goals that can be measured! I plan to spend a month or so working on my recommendations and then go back for an updated scan to track progress!

Rebecca

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This mount should be in the toolbox of every network admin and installer. No more looking for those hard-to-find rails or rack ears to mount your server, UPS, switch, firewall or other devices. These fully adjustable, universal rails offer the simplicity and versatility to get the devices you need mounted in the rack, quickly and safely. Made from 14 gauge powder-coated steel, this system can be deployed in nearly any four-post environment.

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Learning Center Article – Wired vs Wireless Networking in Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing is amazing. With the use of automation tools, big data, and many other facets of the latest in technology, production capacity and efficiency constantly reach new highs.

Of course, using all of those resources requires a significant investment in networking. Manufacturing networks are often mission-critical these days, so it’s important to understand networking options and which ones are the best in manufacturing settings.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Amazon has launched a new grocery delivery subscription for Prime members and customers with an EBT card (Electronic Benefit Transfer) in the U.S. if you’re living in one of the 3,500 eligible cities and towns.
• Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer’s more than 4,600 U.S. stores.
• Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as an investor group led by brand management firm WHP Global looks to acquire most of its assets.
• The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission sent letters to Google and Apple requesting the removal of Binance apps from their respective app stores.

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Did you do anything fun? We’d love to hear about it!

In This Issue: What are your favorite summer activities? | OM3 LC-LC Fiber Patch Cables | OTDR Testing (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – What are your favorite summer activities?

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend.

My daughter reminded me this morning that she only has 3 more weeks of school left and how excited she is for the summer. I think she’s ready to take that long break from school and enjoy a fun summer.

I’ve planned an out-of-town trip so far for the summer, but I’m scrambling for more ideas. She asked me what we would be doing this summer, and in true Dad fashion, I reverse Uno carded her and asked her what she wanted to do this summer. It surprised me with how simple her answers were. She thought about it for a bit, and said, “Well. I want to go the mall a couple of times and have a playdate with my friends”. I think we can meet those expectations.

I foresee lots of trips to the park, trips to the lake, adventures at waterfalls, visits to rinky-dink zoos, and maybe an impromptu camping trip. We still have some time to plan some things, but I’d love to hear your ideas of ideal summertime activities for kids.

What were some memorable summers that you’ve had and what made them so memorable?

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

Cris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

OM3 Multimode Duplex 50/125 fiber cable, designed for lightning-fast data transmission rates of up to 10G. With LC duplex connectors, it seamlessly links with various devices. Crafted with highly durable precision zirconia ferrule connectors, it minimizes insertion loss for optimal performance. Its flame-retardant OFNR jacket makes it ideal for riser, backbone, and vertical installations. Plus, its UPC polish ensures superior connections and reduced signal loss.

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Learning Center Article – OTDR Testing (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)

Fiber optics provide the most powerful and reliable networking options in the modern world, but they come with certain costs. Aside from the price point of the technology, fiber optic networking is much more complicated than copper-only systems, and installing and maintaining fiber optics requires specialized testing and troubleshooting.

In that pursuit, one powerful testing tool is known as an OTDR. This form of fiber optic testing can save time and improve results

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Autonomous delivery drone startup Zipline has made 1 million deliveries to customers. The company said its zero-emission autonomous drones have now flown more than 70 million commercial autonomous miles across four continents.
• The Federal Aviation Administration will require a minimum of 10 hours of rest between shifts, up from nine hours. The changes come amid concerns about air traffic controller fatigue and air travel safety.
• Cricket World Cup matches will take place in the U.S. for the first time ever in June, marking a push to grow the sport in North America. Cricket is hugely popular in countries such as India and Pakistan. The average value of an Indian Premier League team has exceeded $1 billion.
• Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has broken the record for Spotify’s most-streamed in a single day.

Happy Friday! We hope you had a wonderful week and have a weekend full of adventures ahead of you. If you have plans, we’d love to hear about them!

In This Issue: Uber Lost & Found | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable | What Is a Network Fabric? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Uber Lost & Found

Happy Friday, my fellow Uber adventurers!

This week, I stumbled upon something quite amusing: Uber’s lost-and-found list. As you can imagine, it’s a collection of the usual suspects: clothing, luggage, phones, and wallets.

Believe it or not, the list is a treasure trove of the unexpected. I mean, who leaves behind a toupee or a jar of spiders? It’s like a real-life game of ‘What’s in the Uber?’ Here are a few other things that surprised me:
burrito steamer (these things aren’t small!)
WWE championship belt
garden fence
Once, I was this close to losing my phone in an Uber. I can’t even imagine the panic if it had been left behind. Thankfully, I caught it just in time before the driver zoomed off. Losing my phone would have created a disruptive situation! Has anything like this ever happened to you?

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend filled with relaxation and fun!

Chris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Purchasing quality cables and connections is a must to ensure your projects are successful. With the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable, A Male to B Male Cable, you can connect two USB A female-style ports. It’s important to note that these cables are not intended to connect two host computers or a computer to a hub.

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Learning Center Article – What Is a Network Fabric?

Modern networking is complicated. It’s challenging enough that you have Wi-Fi routers that can handle multiple hundreds of devices, the Internet of Things putting even more devices into a group, and the sheer magnitude of data centers and high-speed networking.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Wayfair is opening its first physical store next month in suburban Chicago. The 150,000-square foot large-format store is located in Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Illinois, and will open its doors on May 23.
• This year, Fridays will sound much more like, “Fries? Yay!” On April 17, Wendy’s announced customers can score any size of the chain’s fries with Friday purchases for the remainder of 2024. The deal launches April 19 and applies to orders made on the Wendy’s app.
• The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year.
• Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for 3,878 of its angular, metal Cybertruck vehicles. The recall is to repair the “trapped pedal” issue seen in a viral TikTok video by Cybertruck owner Jose Martinez.

Happy Thursday & Happy National Exercise Day! Today offers inspiration to try new ways of becoming fit and healthy. What’s your favorite way to exercise?

In This Issue: This or That? | DisplayPort Cable 6 Foot | Top 5 Causes of Fiber Optic Failure | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – This or That?

Happy Thursday! Let’s play a game of this or that today. Below you’ll find a few items that we’d love your feedback on to know which you may prefer. We look forward to your thoughts!

Coffee Mugs – Regular Style vs. Camping Style

Tumblers – Straw or No Straw

Sticky Notes or Notepads

YoYo or Fidget Spinner

Thanks for playing! Maybe you’ll see some of these things make a grand appearance in your next order. Have a great rest of your week!

The CK Team

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Product Spotlights & Updates

DisplayPort cables are used to connect your devices to a monitor. Primarily used for connecting your monitor to your PC, this cable will provide high performance based on updated signal and protocol technology.

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Learning Center Article – Top 5 Causes of Fiber Optic Failure

Fiber optic networks are the best in the business — when they work. When they don’t work, they are expensive sources of frustration.

As always, the best defense is a good offense, and you can prevent the most common sources of fiber optic failure when you simply know what they are and what causes them. So, here’s a short list of the top five causes of fiber optic failure to get you going.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Comcast is launching a prepaid and month-to-month internet and phone plan program called NOW.
• Amazon is offering its smart grocery carts to third-party retailers.
• NASA has shared the timeline for when the $10,000 quadrillion asteroid will be brought down to our planet. Last year, the space agency announced that it was going to set off for the faraway asteroid named 16 Psyche, which is thought to contain precious metals, including gold, iron and nickel, worth an eye-watering amount.
• The Ingenuity Mars helicopter team convened one last time on Tuesday (April 16) to oversee a transmission from the little rotorcraft, the first robot ever to explore the skies of a world beyond Earth.

Happy Wednesday! We’ve made it to the middle of the week. We hope your to-do list is mostly checked off and you’re looking forward to the weekend.

In This Issue: Loyal & Bold | HP ProLiant DL360 Generation 10 Rackmount Server | Understanding Server CPU Specs | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Loyal & Bold

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a great week so far.

This weekend was ever so sweet. We went back to our Alma Mater this weekend and it was so much fun. It was such a full-circle moment for us. My husband and I met there, got engaged there, and have so many fun memories there and we got to take our little one back with us. My heart was exploding the entire time.

I really could go on and on about our time and share all of the sweet memories and places we got to go back and visit. It was ever so sweet and even sweeter that we had friends fly in and reminisce with us. Do you have sweet memories of your Alma Mater? Would love to hear about them!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

When your network needs a secure, performance-driven, dense server then the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Series is the place to turn! These powerful 2-socket servers feature Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors as well as DDR4 memory for an ideal combination of compute power and storage. These servers deliver the security, agility, and flexibility you need in your network.

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Learning Center Article – Understanding Server CPU Specs

Servers are essential for so many business applications these days. If you rely on your servers for anything, then you tend to rely on them for everything.

When you’re shopping for servers (or looking to upgrade your hardware), you’re going to have to compare a lot of different specifications, and one of the most important components to analyze is the central processing unit (CPU).

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Less than eight years after introducing the Snowmobile at its Reinvent conference in Las Vegas, Amazon has taken the 18-wheeler out of service.
• Eli Lilly said its highly popular weight loss drug Zepbound showed the potential to treat patients with the most common sleep-related breathing disorder in two late-stage clinical trials.
• Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.
• For the second year in a row, Chipotle is offering a buy one, get one free deal to hockey fans if you wear a hockey jersey in-store on Monday, April 22, 2024.