Happy Monday! It’s National Mac and Cheese Day—comfort food at its finest. What’s your go-to meal to kick off a busy week?
In This Issue: Countdowns & Celebrations | Deal of the Day | RJ11 6P4C Line Splitter Adapter | SU-MIMO vs MU-MIMO | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Countdowns & Celebrations
Happy Monday!
This weekend was a mix of productivity and fun. On Friday and part of Saturday, we knocked out some much-needed house cleaning and started gathering school supplies. It’s hard to believe that school starts back up in just three short weeks. Summer always seems to fly by!
Saturday afternoon I caught the new Superman movie with a few friends, and I’ve got to say—I loved it. James Gunn brought his usual mix of humor and action, and I think it really worked. David Corenswet did a great job as Superman and Nicholas Hoult made for a memorable Lex Luthor. This one might go down as one of my favorite Superman films.
Sunday was all about birthday fun. We went to my daughter’s friend’s birthday party at a local waterpark. The kids had a blast running around the splash pad, but I spent most of the time trying to stay out of the sun. It was a scorcher! I’m already counting down the days until fall.
I hope you have a great weekend and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Easily expand your phone line connection with this RJ11 6P4C Line Splitter. Designed to divide a single RJ11 wall jack into three distinct ports, this splitter provides separate outputs for Line 1, Line 2, and a combined Line 1+2. Ideal for home or office use, you can connect a phone, fax machine, modem, or other compatible devices without signal interference.
Learning Center Article – SU-MIMO vs MU-MIMO
Wireless networking is at the heart of so many things in the modern world, and if you need to maintain a reliable wireless network, then you need the right tools for the job. That can involve a lot of research, but you can narrow things down quickly when you know more about how wireless communication works. These days, MIMO is the most common technique for wireless communication, and when you know what it’s doing and how to compare different types of MIMO, you can browse equipment and find what you need a lot faster.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- TikTok and CapCut will soon have new U.S.-specific versions as parent company ByteDance moves to comply with American regulations and avoid a potential ban. The update comes amid growing pressure for the company to divest its U.S. operations or face restrictions.
- McDonald’s AI hiring platform, McHire, is under fire after a major security flaw exposed data from up to 64 million applicants. Researchers found it could be accessed via a default admin password and a weak API. Though quickly patched, the breach highlights concern about cybersecurity in AI-driven recruitment and reminds job seekers to be cautious with personal data online.
- Two fast-moving wildfires — the White Sage Fire and Dragon Bravo Fire — have forced the closure of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim for the rest of the season. The blazes have scorched around 45,000 acres and destroyed multiple structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the only hotel on the North Rim. Fire crews continue working to contain the fires as questions mount over the federal wildfire response.
- Starbucks is officially bringing its secret menu to the app. Starting this week, Starbucks Rewards members can find a curated selection of custom drinks inspired by popular customer hacks and social media trends in the “Offers” tab. With one tap, customers can add a fully customized drink to their cart with all modifications preloaded, making ordering easier than ever. In addition, Starbucks has launched a Secret Menu Contest running through July 20, where customers and employees can submit their own drink creations for a chance to win $5,000. Four finalists will be selected and featured in the app from August 18 to 25, and the fan-voted winner will receive an additional $25,000.