Happy Thursday! We hope your week is going smoothly and you’re powering through to the weekend. Let’s make today productive, positive, and one step closer to Friday!
In This Issue: Tech Throwbacks & IT Laughs | Deal of the Day | Cisco Nexus Fan | The Expert Guide to 100G Switches | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Tech Throwbacks & IT Laughs
Happy Thursday!
Did you know that the first-ever email was sent over 50 years ago in 1971? It wasn’t a fancy marketing email or a greeting from a friend—it was a simple string of letters, sent from one computer to another sitting right beside it. The sender was Ray Tomlinson, who, funnily enough, used the “@” symbol for the very first time in email addresses, which has since become an iconic part of modern communication. Technology has come a long way since then, evolving into the high-speed, wireless, and cloud-powered world we know today.
And how about some IT trivia? The first 1GB hard drive, introduced in 1980, weighed over 500 pounds and cost a whopping $40,000! Now, we can carry terabytes of data right in our pockets, thanks to the magic of modern IT innovation.
Feeling the need for a laugh? Here’s a quirky IT joke to get your day going:
Why was the computer cold?
Because it left its Windows open! 🖥️
Or how about this one:
Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because light attracts bugs! 🪲
So, keep things cool today, IT pros, and remember—if things get a little buggy, just reboot and try again!
The CK Team
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Designed to keep Nexus switches nice and cool, this Port-side exhaust fan module, blue in color to indicate Forward Airflow is used to optimize airflow in the Nexus 9332 and 9372.
Learning Center Article – Say Goodbye to Slow Networks: The Expert Guide to 100G Switches
In today’s world, businesses need fast, reliable, and scalable networks to keep up with the growing demands of new technologies. With more data being used due to cloud computing, AI, data analytics, and remote work, having a high-performance network is essential. That’s where the 100G switch comes in. It helps transform your network into one that’s faster and more efficient.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong. Read more here.
- McDonald’s said the CDC told the company late last week about a potential link between its Quarter Pounder burgers and an E. coli outbreak.
- Little Debbie is serving brand-new snacks for Christmas. Those new snacks are Buttery Vanilla Mini Muffins and Christmas Tree Cakes Mini Donuts.
- We’re closing out the year and Oreo always releases a ton of new flavors. Check them all out here.