Winging it this Tuesday… literally! It’s National Chicken Wing Day, and we’re all for taste testing every sauce on the menu. What flavor gets your vote?
In This Issue: Appreciating the Little Things | Deal of the Day | T-Shape 3-Prong Adapter | SFP, SFP+, QSFP and QSFP+ | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Appreciating the Little Things
Good morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!
I’m finally recovering after several days of not feeling my best and am sooo ready to feel 100% again. I’ve been dealing with some stubborn head congestion since last week and ended up completely losing my voice on Thursday. It didn’t even begin to come back until Sunday, which felt like forever to go without being able to talk! It really reminded me how much we take simple things for granted… like having a voice and being able to communicate easily! I definitely have a newfound appreciation for mine now!
Even though I wasn’t feeling great, I didn’t get much time to rest over the weekend because it ended up being super busy and a bit exhausting. As much as I enjoy staying active and productive, I’m thankful that this week looks a little quieter so I can finish healing and get a little rest!
Here’s to a slower-paced week, good health, and the little things we often overlook—like our voices! Wishing you all a fantastic Tuesday and a wonderful rest of your week!
Rebecca
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Featuring a 3-Outlet Grounded Power Block in green in practical T-shaped design, this adapter turns one grounded outlet into three grounded 3-prong outlets—ideal for accommodating oversized transformer plugs without blocking adjacent sockets. Perfect for indoor use, this grounded power block is ETL listed for safety and handles up to 15 Amps and 1875 Watts at 125 Volts.
Learning Center Article – What are the differences between SFP, SFP+, QSFP and QSFP+?
There’s a lot to consider when building a fiber optic network. There are so many different ways to approach optical communication, and every device has its own list of pros and cons. In modern, dense networks, small form factors are a constant necessity. Without such interfaces, you simply can’t pack enough networking components into the limited space that is always constricting the network’s design. That’s why so many form factors have emerged. This simple guide is going to help you map the differences between SFP, SFP+, QSFP and QSFP+. With it, at least some of your networking decisions should come a little more easily.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Atlanta Fire Rescue is launching a dedicated drone unit on August 14, made up of six members with a pilot and observer on each shift. The move follows the successful use of drones in recent rescue efforts, including locating two men on the Chattahoochee River.
- SpaceX is set to launch its Starlink 10-29 mission tonight, July 29, at 11:30 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 27 Starlink internet satellites and has a launch window extending to 3:30 a.m. on July 30. Weather conditions may affect timing, but viewers along the East Coast, especially north of the launch site, may catch a glimpse of the rocket lighting up the night sky.
- Pizza Hut’s $2 Personal Pan Pizza deal has been such a hit that the chain is extending it into August.
- The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day on Wednesday, July 30 with a new flavor and a sweet deal. The limited-time flavor, Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle, features peach cheesecake on a vanilla crust, topped with peaches and raspberry sauce.