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Happy Tuesday & Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe weekend welcoming 2024. Time is truly flying! What goals are you setting for yourself this year?

In This Issue: Getting in the Right Mindset for 2024 | CAB-AC Cisco Compatible Power Cord | Bits and Bytes | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Getting in the Right Mindset for 2024

Good Morning, Happy Tuesday, & Happy New Year! I don’t know about you but I am SO glad to be entering into a new year that I hope will be full of some much-needed fresh starts and fresh perspectives!

To say life threw some curveballs my way in 2023 would be a massive understatement. From the first day of the year until the last day, it felt like the hits just kept on coming and it really took a toll on me mentally, physically, and emotionally. While there were some beautiful moments, I think a defining word for the year could be summed up as “brokenness”. I know we live in a fallen world, and because of that, we are going to experience brokenness. But, experiencing it and wallowing in it are two different things. I feel like I spent the year in confusion and fear which had me somewhat “paralyzed” to a certain degree all year, unable to see a way out of the darkness. But I’m finally at a point to say “Enough is enough!”.

Heading into the new year, I’m trusting that God is in control and the only thing I need to worry about is just doing “the next right thing” and being dedicated to praying for the broken places (including those within myself). I also am being intentional about having a heart shift towards both gratitude and reconciliation. I don’t believe we’re meant to live in fear, darkness, and brokenness and I’m ready to step back into the light. I know life is full of highs and lows so this year will certainly see more curveballs come my way, but I hope I’m better prepared this time around to handle them with grace and an eternal perspective.

Speaking of curveballs and gratitude, I was diagnosed with the flu on New Year’s Eve and have been feeling pretty miserable with temperatures that consistently stayed above 104. While it’s unfortunate to get sick, I have been absolutely blown away by the number of people who have reached out to check on me, sent me wellness goodies, and prayed for me. I am so humbled to have such an amazing support system in my life and for that I am truly GRATEFUL!

What are you focusing on heading into the new year?

Rebecca

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Elevate Your Power Experience with the AC Power Cord! Discover the convenience of the 5-15P plug, a standard NEMA configuration commonly found on power strips, surge protectors, and more.

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Learning Center Article – Bits and Bytes

In a world of computers, everything is digital, and when you get down to it, that means everything is expressed in 1s and 0s. In order for computers to keep track of all of the 1s and 0s, they group and organize information. They do this for calculating things on a computer, storing pictures on a flash drive, and even liking posts on social media.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• SpaceX this year launched 96 successful missions with its Falcon series of rockets, topping its previous annual record of 61 orbital launches in 2022.
• PGA Tour and LIV Golf are working to extend their proposed merger deadline, originally set at Dec. 31st. The delay is the latest update in a long and tumultuous saga between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed LIV Golf.
• Cheddar News owner Altice USA announced it has sold the financial news streaming service to the media company Archetype, which is owned by private equity firm Regent LP.
• Semiconductor equipment maker ASML was barred by the Dutch government from exporting some of its tools to China.

Happy Thursday! We hope you’re having a great week and are looking forward to the weekend and ringing in 2024. Cheers! 🎉

In This Issue: Take advantage of Bundlemas before it’s too late! | Datacenter Airflow Management Guide | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Take advantage of Bundlemas before it’s too late!

Over the last 12 days, we’ve revealed 12 bundles for you to take advantage of! From high-quality cables to essential networking gear, our Bundlemas deals were curated to elevate your connectivity game. But jump on them soon – these festive bundles are available for a limited time only! Not seeing a bundle that you need? Reach out to us and we’d be happy to put one together for you!

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Learning Center Article – Datacenter Airflow Management Guide

Running a data center comes with plenty of challenges. And something that frequently floats to the top of those challenges is heat management. Keeping those powerful devices cool requires careful planning and constant effort. And it gets expensive.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Call 2023 an explosive comeback at the box office. There were blonde bombshells in “Barbie,” actual bombs in “Oppenheimer” and small-budget blockbusters — each of them aiding the theatrical industry in bolstering ticket sales and drawing relapsed customers back to the big screen. Read more here.
• Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. are expected to increase slightly next year, as the industry normalizes from the coronavirus pandemic and other supply chain problems since 2020. Forecasters expect auto sales next year to increase by between 1% and 4% to roughly 15.6 million to 16.1 million vehicles sold.
• Apple will be able to sell the latest Apple Watches after an import ban was temporarily paused by an appeals court on Wednesday, in a major victory for the iPhone maker.
• When January hits, Starbucks will be introducing eight new additions to its menu, as well as two returning favorites. The coffee chain giant is set to treat our taste buds to three new hot drinks and five light bites from January 4.

Happy Wednesday! We hope you’re having a great week. It’s a short week for most as we prep to ring in 2024! What are your goals for the New Year?

In This Issue: On the 12th Day of Bundlemas… | What are Copper Transceivers? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – On the 12th Day of Bundlemas…

We will unveil a new bundle for you to take advantage of each day. We hope you enjoy!🎄 If you don’t see a bundle you’re looking for, reach out! We’re happy to build one for you.

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On the 12th day of Bundlemas, CK gave to me…a 100-pack of Cat6 RJ45 110 Type Keystone Jacks.

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Learning Center Article – What Are Copper Transceivers?

In data centers and other high-speed networks, you often rely on fiber optics to supply enough bandwidth. Despite that, even the most advanced networks still benefit from enabling Ethernet devices. How do you reconcile the two? In many cases, copper transceivers provide the answer.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• With $18.15 million in box office receipts, Warner Bros. Discovery’s “The Color Purple” had the highest Christmas Day opening since 2009. It is also the second-largest Christmas Day opening of all time.
• “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” collected an estimated $28.1 million during its domestic opening, the fourth-lowest debut for a DC Extended Universe film.
• The New York Times on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, the company behind popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, accusing them of infringing copyright and abusing the newspaper’s intellectual property.
• Microsoft has big plans for generative AI in gaming, and its recent Xbox partnership with Inworld AI is a key example. Inworld focuses on NPCs — non-playable characters — in video games, figures who populate generated worlds but have to date largely run on limited scripts

Happy Tuesday & Happy National Thank You Note Day! It’s the perfect day to get some note cards, paper, pen, envelopes, and stamps to write those special thank-yous.

In This Issue: On the 11th Day of Bundlemas… | How to Choose Ethernet Cables for Gaming | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – On the 11th Day of Bundlemas…

We will unveil a new bundle for you to take advantage of each day. We hope you enjoy!🎄 If you don’t see a bundle you’re looking for, reach out! We’re happy to build one for you.

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On the 11th day of Bundlemas, CK gave to me…a 24 Port SC Single-Mode OS2 Fiber Patch Panel Bundle.

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Learning Center Article – How to Choose Ethernet Cables for Gaming

It’s good that you are looking at Ethernet internet options. As a gamer, you likely understand the horror of laggy games. When it comes to home networks and gaming, latency is a huge deal and can make or break your whole experience – and in the game, whether you live, die, or succeed.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Boeing handed over a 787 Dreamliner directly to a Chinese airline for the first time since November 2019, a milestone that could open up the possibility of deliveries of the manufacturer’s cash cow, the 737 Max.
• Universal’s “Migration,” from its Illumination studio, arrives in theaters Friday. Forecasters predict a $25 million opening.
• Japan’s SLIM space probe entered the moon’s orbit on Monday in a major step toward the country’s first successful lunar landing.
• Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles in an overnight attack that killed at least one person and could hinder any Russian attempt to seize more Ukrainian territory along the Black Sea coast.

Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May His love and teachings fill your hearts with gratitude and kindness. Here’s to a Friday filled with warmth, togetherness, and the true meaning of Christmas. 🎄

Reminder: CablesAndKits will be closed on 12/25. We will be back on 12/26 ready to ship your orders out quickly so you can finish your projects on time!

In This Issue: On the 10th Day of Bundlemas… | All About 100G Transceivers and Uses in Data Centers | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – On the 10th Day of Bundlemas…

We will unveil a new bundle for you to take advantage of each day. We hope you enjoy!🎄 If you don’t see a bundle you’re looking for, reach out! We’re happy to build one for you.

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On the 10th day of Bundlemas, CK gave to me… a Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Deployment Kit.
Cisco 2960-X

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Learning Center Article – All About 100G Transceivers and Uses in Data Centers

As networking continues to evolve, it has become apparent that data centers are going to do all of the heavy lifting, regardless of who the network serves. In fact, that’s already the case. Networking hubs handle virtually all digital traffic before requests eventually filter down to individual users.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• In-N-Out announced that it will now offer Cherry Coke and a “lite pink” lemonade in its drink lineup.
• The new year is already looking sweet. Oreo has announced that it will be introducing three new cookie varieties to its cookie lineup.
• Dunkin’ Donuts has shortened its list of plant-based milk options. Customers will no longer be able to have their drinks made with coconut milk and will only have the option to use either almond milk or oat milk as alternatives.
• The FTC proposed to ban Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology in its stores for five years.

Happy Thursday! As we approach the end of the week, let’s celebrate the magic of the Winter Solstice. Today marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Take a moment to embrace the stillness and find beauty in the quiet moments.

In This Issue: On the 9th Day of Bundlemas… | What is OM5 fiber and how is it different than OM4 & OM3? | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – On the 9th Day of Bundlemas…

We will unveil a new bundle for you to take advantage of each day. We hope you enjoy!🎄 If you don’t see a bundle you’re looking for, reach out! We’re happy to build one for you.

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On the 9th day of Bundlemas, CK gave to me…a Cisco Aironet Deployment Kit.

This is a complete accessory kit for the Cisco Aironet access points. Each kit will include every part that is needed to deploy an access point. This kit does not include antennas as it is designed for access points with internal antennas.

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Learning Center Article – What is OM5 fiber and how is it different than OM4 & OM3?

Designing fiber optic networks was never easy, but over time, the challenges have shifted. There are more tools than ever to help you optimize every corner of your network. At the same time, increasing options make it more difficult to find satisfaction with the choices you make. That holds true with selecting your fiber cables.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Chick-fil-A is the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S. by sales — and the company that everyone in the restaurant industry is looking to beat. Since its founding in 1967, Chick-fil-A has grown to become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales
• Warner Bros. Discovery held early talks with Paramount Global this week to discuss a potential merger. The discussions should be seen as a kickoff to the next chapters for Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global.
• Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. are expected to increase slightly next year, as the industry normalizes from the coronavirus pandemic and other supply chain problems since 2020.
• Bird filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida federal court. Bird said it will use the bankruptcy proceeding to facilitate a sale of its assets, which it expects to complete within the next 90 to 120 days.