Happy Thursday! The weekend is just around the corner. Do you have any plans?
In This Issue: Back to Class & Climbing New Heights | Deal of the Day | Nylon Cable Ties | Firewall Security Basics | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Back to Class & Climbing New Heights
Happy Thursday!
Last week I talked about being on Spring Break, and naturally this week I’m back to my classes and all the fun that goes with them! Although many students dread this week, I found some joy in it! I think it’s because I was able to ease back into the rhythm of things, with only a few projects due quickly after the break ended.
One of the highlights of my week was taking a belaying clinic at the campus gym – for those who may not know belaying is the process of managing the rope for someone on the climbing wall. I must admit, I was a little nervous at first, but once I got the hang of the knots I had so much fun with it! I only did the beginner routes on the wall to start, but they were tough so I only tried a few times before heading home. I hope to go back soon and try again, once my hands recover. There’s something so fun about learning how to rock climb with someone, so you can keep each other safe during such a fun activity! I usually try to be active, since I spend a lot of time sitting while doing work, and I love finding another way to be active to have on my list of options!
Have you ever tried belaying or rock climbing? I’m interested to see how many people have taken up this sport like I recently have!
Rachel
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Cable ties are an extremely versatile way to organize and bundle wires and cables. They are easy to install, and can be cut off for rework very easily. Locks tightly – won’t stretch or slide.
Learning Center Article – Stateless and Stateful Inspection – Firewall Security Basics
One thing that can help with network security is a good firewall. That’s why we’re going to spend a few minutes discussing how firewalls work and what some of your options are when choosing one. With this information, you can make efficient decisions about your own network and hardware. Hopefully, it will help you build a more secure network while still saving money.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Starting April 1, 2025, Singapore Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, will prohibit passengers from charging portable power banks through onboard USB ports or using them to charge personal devices during flights, joining other airlines in enhancing safety measures.
- Walmart is cracking down on a growing problem with delivery.
- Samsung is updating its revenue-sharing policy to give developers a bigger slice of the pie. Starting this year, the company will implement an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store, up from the previous 70/30 split. This change also applies to games on Samsung’s cloud gaming platform, allowing developers to earn more while players enjoy seamless streaming without downloads.
- A powerful March storm is sweeping across the U.S., with forecasters warning of the most significant severe weather outbreak of the year. The system is expected to hit parts of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday and Saturday, bringing potentially dangerous conditions.