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Happy Wednesday & Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Are you a plant lover? Make sure to give your houseplant a little extra tender, love and care today!

In This Issue: Celebrating Another Year! 🎉 | Cisco 3800 Series Router | Best Way to Connect Multiple Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Celebrating Another Year! 🎉

Good morning CK Family!

I hope everyone is having a great week. Yesterday I celebrated another trip around the sun and it was such a great day! I’m not a big birthday person, but I feel like I use my birthday as a time to reflect on where I am in life, where I’m heading, and what areas I need to work on. A lot has changed for me over the past year. We moved, I became a mom, have had some professional transitions, and so much more. My life has really transformed over the past year, and at times it’s a lot to take in but I’m grateful for all the changes and new adventures.

Late last year, I mentioned to my husband that I wanted to learn to play guitar. I’ve played guitar with my grandmother before, but nothing serious. So – he made it happen. Saturday, he took me to pick out a beautiful guitar and the learning has started! I’ll keep you in the loop on my progress.

All this to say – cheers to this next year of life! The year that I get to continue to be a great mom to my sweet boy, learn to play the guitar, read lots of books, be a wife, daughter, and sister, and glorify God in it all. Do you find yourself reflecting when it’s your birthday?

Have a great rest of the week!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cisco builds on its industry-standard line of Integrated Services Routers with the 3800 series. These routers offer superior scalability and investment protection through their built-in modular design. Application Layer functions, intelligent network services, and converged communications all combine to provide a true seamless, robust, intelligent routing solution.

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Learning Center Article – Best Way to Connect Multiple Switches

It’s why many modern switches come pre-designed to work in a stack, cluster, or other configuration. The goal is to connect multiple switches together in order to improve the network.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• NASA officials outlined a new schedule for the Artemis lunar program on Tuesday. The roughly one-year delay for each of the next three missions came as little surprise, given the significant amount of work left to be done before astronauts can return to the Moon later this decade.
• UK and US naval forces have repelled the largest attack yet by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea.
• Amazon.com Inc.’s live-streaming site Twitch is poised to cut 35% of its staff.
• YouTube launched a service to provide short videos for people to easily find if they’re witnessing a medical emergency. The videos are made by accredited health organizations and will appear pinned to the top of relevant search results.

Happy Tuesday! We hope you’re having a great week. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle around the New Year so we hope you can take some time to rest. If we can be praying for you as we head into the New Year, let us know!

In This Issue: Setting Healthy Boundaries | Kendall Howard 1U Tool-less 5 D-Ring Cable Manager | Does Wi-Fi 6 Work With Older Devices? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Setting Healthy Boundaries

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is off to a great start this week! I’m finally feeling better after my bout with the flu which is exciting!

While I was sick, I had plenty of time to catch up on some reading which was very timely. I’m particularly interested these days in the topic of “boundaries”. This is a word that I would have probably rolled my eyes at in previous years, but now I am seeing how absolutely essential having healthy boundaries is for living a good life and having healthy relationships.

Two books that I have been finding particularly helpful in learning about boundaries and navigating how to implement them are “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes” by Lysa Terkeurst and “Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Both books approach the topic from a Biblical basis which I very much appreciate as sometimes I think we can be fooled into thinking that setting boundaries is “mean,” “selfish,” or “un-Christian”. I used to think that they were just an excuse to say “no” and be rude to people, but what I’m learning is that they are more like property lines that define where one person’s responsibilities end and another person’s begin. They help to keep in the good, and keep out the bad.

I’m still working my way through these books but am very encouraged by what I’m learning so far and definitely recommend them if you are also in a place where setting some healthy boundaries is necessary!

Rebecca

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Kendall Howard’s 1U Tool-less 5 D-Ring Cable Manager makes it easy to manage cables in any type of network rack or enclosure. Get the convenience of a cable routing blank, a 5 D-ring minder, and a tool-less spacer blank all in one! This unique cable manager has snap-in clips that lock in place with any cage-nut-style rail. It can also be screwed in place for racks with tapped rails using the standard mounting holes.

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Learning Center Article – Does Wi-Fi 6 Work With Older Devices?

Wi-Fi 6 is the latest and greatest in Wi-Fi technology. It’s faster, handles more traffic, saves battery life, reduces interference, improves security, and more. With so many benefits, it seems like an obvious choice to upgrade, but what about your existing hardware? Does Wi-Fi 6 work with older devices?

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Nearly 70 million people across the Gulf Coast and Southeast are at risk for severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging wind and flooding rain on Monday and Tuesday.
• Astrobotic’s troubled Peregrine moon lander has snapped its first photo in the final frontier, and the image holds clues about what happened to the spacecraft. Check it out here.
• NASA is set to delay its next few missions to the moon under a key program as technical hurdles mount with the various spacecraft it intends to use to get there.
• Nvidia is playing up its strength in consumer GPUs for so-called “local” AI that can run on a PC or laptop from home or an office.

Happy Monday & Happy National Clean off Your Desk Day! Today is the perfect opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter, having your workspace uncluttered and organized will help you work more efficiently.

In This Issue: How do you set new habits? | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch | Reasons to Move Your Business to a Fiber Connection | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – How do you set new habits?

Happy Monday! It’s been a while since I last wrote. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Years!

I took quite a bit of time off to rest and to spend time with family, but now I’m ready to hit the ground running for 2024. This year instead of New Year’s resolutions, I’ve decided to try and set habits. I always fail at maintaining a resolution or lose motivation around the 2nd or 3rd week of January. I think I read a statistic somewhere saying that most people will fail at their resolutions about mid to late January. I’m definitely one of those statistics, but this year I have a new strategy. I want to set habits, instead of lofty, unattainable goals. So instead of setting a goal like plan on losing 20 lbs by March, I will set the habit of exercising every day. Other habits I want to start and keep up with are journaling every day and reading a chapter of a book (any book!). I want to see what happens after a year and what kind of results that will bring, I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

I’ll be measuring my progress using a simple system with checkboxes, either I executed the habit or I didn’t, and hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll have more checks than empty boxes. What are your goals for this year? Have you tried setting new habits?

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

Cris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-port Switch comes with a power supply and 9300 Series Accessory kit including rack mount kit, power cord, and console cable.

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Learning Center Article – Reasons to Move Your Business to a Fiber Connection

Every business needs strong lines of communication, but what setup is best for yours? A lot of small and medium businesses assume that they need simple networking equipment and setups. These assumptions can be gravely mistaken.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered airlines to ground more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft for inspections. Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 made an emergency landing after a panel on the side of the plane blew off midflight.
• The Supreme Court decline to take appeal by Elon Musk’s X company challenging a ban on the company disclosing federal surveillance of Americans and foreign nationals using the service.
• Audacy, the radio and podcast giant, it filed plans for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reduce its debt. The restructuring agreement will allow Audacy to slash its total debt load by 80% to about $350 million from around $1.9 billion.
• Apple said the Vision Pro headset would launch on February 2, with pre-orders opening on January 19. The Vision Pro will cost $3500, with prescription lenses costing an additional $149.

Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week and a great start to 2024. Have a wonderful weekend!

In This Issue: What will you accomplish this year? | Yealink SIPT57W IP Desk Phone | OEM vs Third Party Maintenance | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily -What will you accomplish this year?

Happy Friday, folks! And a Happy New Year to you all!

It’s really easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of life, so I enjoy taking time at the end of each year to reflect on the year. This reflection time allows us to look out the rear-view mirror and write down our wins/losses and progress on our long-term goals. I’m always amazed at what we were able to accomplish! We accomplished some of our goals, while others needed to adjust.

I recently heard this quote: “Most people overestimate what they can do in a day and underestimate what they can do in a year.”

I’m very guilty of overestimating what I can do in a day. I can wake up on a Saturday morning with a dozen items I’d like to finish that day and end the day with only 3 or 4 complete. On any given day, I can get frustrated by what seems like a lack of progress toward a goal. But a little effort each day compounds over time, and we’re able to achieve far more than we think we can.

So, as you think about 2024, I encourage you to set goals that take you out of your comfort zone. You’ll be surprised by what can be accomplished in a year!

What wins do you have from 2023? I’d love to hear about them!

Chris

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Equipped with an adjustable and flexible 7-inch multi-point touch screen for much comfortable viewing according to the needs, this Yealink SIP-T57W is perfect for all busy business professionals. The Yealink SIP-T57W boasts built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and built-in dual-band 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi, the SIP-T57W IP Phone ensures you to keep up with modern wireless technology.

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Learning Center Article – OEM vs Third Party Maintenance

When you have a lot of technology assets, they need regular care. You rely on the devices for many functions, and in many cases, they are critical to the operations of your business.

How do you take care of them?

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• From plain, peanut, and pretzel to caramel cold brew and peanut butter, America loves its M&M’s. Now, a fan-favorite flavor of the popular candy is back, but with a new spin—and you’re going to want to grab a bag while they’re in stores. Easter Sundae M&M’s are back on shelves, and if you call yourself an M&M’s fan, you’ve got to give these unique candies a try.
• Reese’s recently transformed its classic peanut butter cup into the shape of a peanut. Have you gotten your hands on one of these?
• ESPN and the NCAA have signed a new media rights agreement that runs from 2024 to 2032.
• Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced a new website that will allow patients to get a weight loss drug prescription through a telehealth provider

Happy Thursday & Happy National Trivia Day! Today pays tribute to those who have a significant amount of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes that live rent-free in your head but come in handy when it’s trivia night!

In This Issue: Why Choose CablesAndKits? | Meraki Access Point | What Does ETL or UL Listed Mean? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Why Choose CablesAndKits?

Happy Thursday, everyone!

We’ve kicked off another exciting day at CablesAndKits. Our team has been working hard to prepare for the New Year and to make sure we are serving you as best as we can! There are many things we’re proud to scream from the rooftops, but a few stand out in particular that we wanted to remind you about.

First and foremost, our pride and joy – the lifetime warranty. We believe in the quality of our products so much that we back them with a lifetime warranty. It’s not just a statement; it’s a commitment. We want you to be confident that when you shop with us, you’re investing in reliability and durability. The lifetime warranty is more than just a guarantee; it’s a promise to you that we’re serious about building lasting connections with our customers.

Our next secret weapon…same-day shipping. Our team understands the importance of speed in today’s fast-paced world. When you place an order, we make it our mission to get it shipped the same day (as long as you order by 6pm EST).

And the real cherry on top – free shipping on orders over $39 & $8.99 flat-rate shipping on everything else. We know that every penny counts, and we want you to be able to enjoy the convenience of shopping without the burden of shipping fees.

This year, we hope to be your go-to source for all of your IT needs. If we can assist you in any way, feel free to give us a call or respond to this email. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

The CK Team

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Meraki MR32 is a three-radio, cloud-managed 2×2 MIMO 802.11 ac access point that provides a maximum 1.2 Gbps data rate with concurrent 802.11ac and 802.11n 2×2:2 MIMO radios, and security and spectrum visibility via a third radio dedicated to 24×7 WIDS/WIPS and automated RF optimization.

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Learning Center Article – What Does ETL or UL Listed Mean?

When you’re trying to run cables to make a network function, you don’t always have the luxury of thinking about the specific metrics and design elements behind the cables you’re using. You just need to get them from one port to the next, however you can.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Peloton is partnering with TikTok to bring short-form fitness videos and other content to the social media channel.
• Microsoft’s Copilot assistant has been rolling out on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Beginning later this month, device makers will release PCs with keyboards featuring a new Copilot key.
• The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips.
• Samsung will show off the features of its new AI-powered phones at its Unpacked event on Jan. 17.

Happy Wednesday! We’ve hit the halfway point of this short week – the weekend will be here soon, do you have any plans?

In This Issue: Goals & New Routines | Cisco N2200 Rack Mount | Understanding Server CPU Specs | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Goals & New Routines

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far and enjoyed the long weekend. This holiday season was an interesting one. Some of my family caught some of the bugs going around which made all the plans we had to go out the door. I can’t lie, I was bummed at first because I had built up so many hopes and dreams out what this first Christmas with Carter would look like, but it ended up being exactly what we all needed. It forced us into some much-needed rest and when the time was right, we were still able to gather and enjoy time together as a family.

As we kick off 2024, there’s always a buzz around setting goals or resolutions. Did you set any goals for the year? Maybe for me, it was the way the year ended, but I didn’t go into the year with any big goals. Just an updated book goal and a few personal ones to encourage me to get back in the gym just to keep my body moving in different ways that don’t include carrying a baby around the house.

As for books this year, my goal is 54 books! I’m a big fan of audiobooks, so I am going to set a goal of actually reading 27 books and then listening to 27 books. I know that I’ll have no issue achieving the audiobook goal, but the reading goal will be a challenge (mainly because I fall asleep so quickly when I crack open my book at night). I’m hoping I can reset and get into a better morning routine that allows me to spend some time reading before my little one wakes up. If you have any book recommendations, send them my way!

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Ashley

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco N2200 Rack Mount is a purpose-built accessory designed to cater to the precise mounting requirements of networking professionals. With meticulous development the rack mount aims to provide optimal convenience and seamless installation, catering to both experienced technicians and those new to the process.

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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). This is the core of the server that does all of the heavy lifting and “thinking” for the device. A great CPU runs a great server, and an inferior CPU leaves you frustrated.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• EchoStar Corporation announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation. To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar
• A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, with the moon completely blocking the face of the sun, darkening the sky and creating a path of totality. In order to view the historic event, you’ll need the right eye protection designed for solar viewing. The American Astronomical Society has a full list of manufacturers who will find and deliver you the solar eclipse glasses.
• SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to unmodified smartphones Jan. 2 after getting a temporary experimental license to start testing the capability in the United States.
• Love is already in the air for Valentine’s Day! Actually, scratch that. It’s more like Stanley cups are being flung into the air by the hoards of fans snatching up the brand’s newest tumblers. The new Valentine’s Day tumblers are a limited-edition release with Target, and they’ve quickly garnered a following. Will you be snagging one?