
We are wrapping up the week and heading into the weekend. It is a great time to reflect on what you accomplished and recharge for what is ahead. What is one thing you are looking forward to this weekend?
In This Issue: The Good Kind of Busy | Deal of the Day | AC Power Cord | Oil & Chemical Resistant Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – The Good Kind of Busy
Another week in the books.
This week ran on fumes.
Between long days and even longer drives, it felt like I spent more time behind the wheel than anywhere else, chasing travel softball practices and trying to keep the whole schedule stitched together. Somehow, just barely, I made it in time for my oldest daughter’s soccer game and my youngest daughter’s tennis match, and they absolutely killed it. Moments like that make every mile worth it.
In the middle of all the chaos, I got to spend some time with my boys, which always brings things back to center. I also managed to steal a few quiet moments with the love of my life. Those small pockets of time remind me what all this running around is really for.
Now I’m looking ahead to a full Saturday: all-day softball and soccer tournaments, plus running a wrestling show on top of it. It’ll be another long one, but the good kind of busy.
And then hopefully Sunday brings a slower pace, some time with family, a chance to breathe, unwind, and reset before doing it all over again.
Tired, but grateful.
Matthew
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Heavy-duty 6 ft AC power cord designed to reliably connect equipment with IEC C19 inlets to a NEMA L5-30P twist-lock outlet. Built with 12 AWG, 3-conductor SJT cable, this rugged black cord is ideal for powering high-draw electronics such as servers, UPS units, PDUs, network switches, industrial equipment, and rackmount hardware.
Learning Center Article – Maintain Maximum Uptime with Oil & Chemical Resistant Ethernet Cables
Network failures in industrial environments rarely begin at the switch. They often start in the cable itself. Issues like dropped camera feeds or unstable PoE sensors frequently trace back to degraded jackets. These jackets slowly deteriorate due to oil mist, chemical vapors, or acidic exposure.
Choosing the right Oil & Chemical Resistant Ethernet Cable is not a minor decision. It plays a critical role in preventing downtime and protecting infrastructure.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet.
- Amazon makes a new bet on healthcare AI, rivaling Microsoft in the doctor’s office.
- Sight of ‘space jellyfish’ in the sky shocks Florida residents.

