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Midweek calls for something cool and refreshing. National Juice Slush Day celebrates the icy treat that turns fruity flavors into the perfect frozen snack. It is a fun way to beat the heat and enjoy a sweet break during the day. What flavor would you choose for your perfect juice slush?

In This Issue: Sales Dust for Everyone! | Deal of the Day | Kendall Howard Rack Helper | Power Cord Attributes and Terminology | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Sales Dust for Everyone!

Hello CK friends, happy Wednesday!

Just one more week before the long weekend. How’s your progress before the holiday break?

In my previous blurb, I shared that I was thinking about starting a small business, and this week, I finally launched it. I’m excited and nervous at the same time because I honestly don’t know how to market it online. The online world is such a huge market, and as an introvert, I’m still figuring out where and how to start.

One day, I just found myself printing my very first product, subject label stickers for students. Since the new school year here in the Philippines will start, I think, in the first week of next month, I’m hoping these products will be helpful. Aside from subject label stickers, I also made keychains, ref magnets, and button pins as sample products for soon-to-be customers.

I also tried reaching out to one of the sellers where I buy my anime figures and offered my products as part of their merch. I was simply trying my luck, and guess what? He ordered 60 button pins! That was such a fast flip! Since next month there will be a ToyCon event happening in Manila, I decided to take the chance and offer my products. ToyCon is a huge pop-culture gathering featuring exclusive toy releases, gaming tournaments, creator launches, cosplay events, and so much more.

This feels like such a good start for my small business, and I thank God and that seller for trusting my work even though I don’t have an established name online yet. He also mentioned that once he receives the pins, he’ll promote them on his page. His page has 21,000 followers, so that would definitely be a huge help for my business and reputation. Wish me luck! I really hope he likes the finished products that I’ll be sending soon.

More sales to all small and big businesses out there. Sales dust for everyone!

Kat

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Kendall Howard Rack Helper will hold the equipment’s weight while you line up the mounting holes. It can also be used for installation assistance or to hold up the rear of a deep server chassis. It has a 200 lb. weight capacity.

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Learning Center Article – Navigating Power Cord Attributes and Terminology

Navigating the jungle of terminology, acronyms, and part numbers can be daunting in the field of telecommunications. Anyone attempting to determine and buy cabling can attest to this. Improper data cabling will cause a logical error. With power cables, using the wrong type can cause physical failure such as fires and electrical shock.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Extreme heat grips millions of Americans across East. 
• AI-related data breaches surpass stolen credentials in cyber incidents, Verizon report says.
• ​Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years.

Today is all about sunshine and fresh air. National May Ray Day celebrates the bright skies, warmer weather, and gentle spring breeze that make this time of year so enjoyable. It is the perfect excuse to step outside and soak up some sunshine. How are you enjoying the spring weather lately?

In This Issue: Big Milestones and Busy Days | Deal of the Day | AC Power Cord | How to Choose the Right Dell PowerEdge Server | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Big Milestones and Busy Days

Happy Tuesday!

This past week and weekend have been super busy. It feels like once the end of the school year arrives, everything suddenly happens all at once. Graduations, events, celebrations, cookouts… it’s been a whirlwind.

My oldest officially graduated 5th grade and is heading to middle school. That feels like such a huge milestone. It’s a little bittersweet watching her grow up so quickly, but she’s excited and ready to tackle the next chapter. My youngest also finished kindergarten and is already excited about first grade. I’m proud of both of them and all the hard work they’ve put in this year.

We’ve already attended the 5th grade graduation ceremony, and we still have several more events lined up this week, including picnics and cookouts. And somehow Memorial Day weekend is already here too! I’m definitely looking forward to slowing down a little bit and catching my breath because things have been moving nonstop lately. Summer has barely started and it already feels busy.

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

Cris

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This 6-ft AC Power Cord features a NEMA 5-15P plug to a 3-wire open end, providing a flexible solution for custom wiring and replacement applications. Constructed with 18 AWG conductors, it supports light-duty power connections for equipment, appliances, and DIY projects.

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Learning Center Article – How to Choose the Right Dell PowerEdge Server

Choosing the right server requires a lot of homework. There are just so many options and finding the right server to fit your needs can be a bit confusing. In an effort to help you narrow down some options quickly, here’s a simple comparison guide for several Dell PowerEdge server series.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• US stock futures fall on extended chip losses, inflation worries. 
• ​Blackstone to invest $5 billion in AI infrastructure venture with Google, powered by TPU chips.
• ​High gas prices pushing more Americans to public transit.

A new week is here, and we hope you had a chance to recharge over the weekend. Wishing everyone a productive week ahead. How was your weekend?

In This Issue: Tech Tip | Deal of the Day | 2 Way Power Splitter Cord | DVI Connectors | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Tech Tip

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This 2-way low-profile angled power splitter cord is designed to maximize outlet efficiency in tight spaces. Featuring a NEMA 5-15P low-profile angled plug and two 5-15R female outlets, it allows you to power multiple devices from a single wall outlet while keeping cords neatly organized behind furniture, racks, or desks.

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Learning Center Article – Difference in DVI Connectors

The DVI connector usually contains pins to pass the DVI-native digital video signals. The DVI port on a device determines how it interfaces with various displays, making it essential to choose the correct connector. In the case of dual-link systems, additional pins are provided for the second set of data signals.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• ​Oil prices jump after Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’. 
• ​NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US.
• ​AstraZeneca‘s blood pressure drug wins US approval.

As the week comes to a close, today honors the brave local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice or were injured in the line of duty. Peace Officers Memorial Day is a time to recognize their service, dedication, and commitment to protecting our communities. We remember and thank them for their sacrifice.

In This Issue: The Moments That Make It Worth It | Deal of the Day | 4 Post Rack Mount | Backbone Cabling vs Horizontal Cabling | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – The Moments That Make It Worth It

Happy Friday, everyone! This week felt like a roller coaster of highs and lows, moments of success that reminded me why I keep pushing forward mixed with failures that tested my patience and perspective. Through all the ups and downs, I kept searching for the light at the end of the tunnel, holding onto the hope that better moments were waiting just ahead.

Now, with the weekend finally here, I’m looking forward to what matters most: time with family. Life is pulling us in two directions again, split between softball tournaments in Chattanooga, TN and Social Circle, GA, but somehow those hectic weekends always end up creating the memories we laugh about the most.

This week’s unforgettable moment? Trying macaroni and cheese ice cream together as a family. Spoiler alert: it was absolutely disgusting. But the laughter that came with it made every terrible bite worth it.

More than anything, I find myself watching my boys slowly grow into young men right in front of my eyes. It happens little by little, in the conversations, the confidence, the independence, and even in the way they carry themselves now. And even with how fast time moves, I can honestly say I’m loving every second of it.

Matthew

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Made from 14 gauge powder coated steel, these adjustable, universal rails can be deployed in nearly any four post environment. Front to back these rails are adjustable from 20.25″ to 33.25″. Left to right, these can be installed in any 19″, 23″ or 30″ four-post rack. These mounts will occupy 1RU, or 1.75″ and hold up to 200lbs of equipment. Included are (4) 10-32 and (4) 12-24 rack screws enabling you to install straight from the box.

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Learning Center Article – Backbone Cabling vs Horizontal Cabling

Networking designs for data centers and other facilities with very high bandwidth usage is not a simple task. In reality, there are many different networks all nested on top of each other, and keeping track can prove burdensome.

One way to help distinguish these different nests of networks is to define them by their function. That’s why you will often see mentions of backbone and horizontal networking.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• ​Oil prices surged as Trump says China will buy US crude after Xi talks. 
• ​India’s Ola Electric to invest $208.5 million in EV, cell tech units.
• ​SpaceX’s massive new moon spaceship is finally launching next Tuesday.

Today celebrates a comfort food favorite. National Buttermilk Biscuit Day honors the warm, flaky biscuit that fits perfectly into breakfast, lunch, or dinner. What is your favorite way to eat a buttermilk biscuit?

In This Issue: Summer Starting! | Deal of the Day | Screws | Disaster Recovery Plan | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Summer Starting!

Happy Thursday!

Like everyone else, this weekend was full of celebrating and spending time with family. On Saturday, we had a combined birthday party for my boyfriend and his brother since they both have birthdays this month. Even though the weather was still a little chilly, we grilled out anyway and started manifesting the hot summer days that are hopefully coming soon.

Sunday ended up being just as fun. We grabbed lunch at Sulley’s Steamers, played a round of putt putt, stopped for Blizzards as a treat, and later spent the evening playing Mexican Train dominoes before diving into the leftovers from the grill out. It was exactly what Alex’s mom wanted and a great way to spend Mother’s Day. We relaxed, spent quality time together, and kept it simple but it was still super meaningful.

What I’m most excited about now is that today is Alex’s little brother’s last day of school, which means we’ll get to spend even more time with him soon! He’s putting his all into AP testing right now, so hopefully he comes back home ready to kick this summer off (officially at least). We already have plenty of shows to watch together and fun plans coming, and I can’t wait!

Rachel

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

These are the screws that are included with the rack kit for most Cisco Catalyst switches. If you have the rack brackets for your switch but have lost your screws you can order these replacements. Some rack kits use more screws than others, order the qty that you need. This set includes 50 screws.

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Learning Center Article – Importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Network

Networking resources allow for instantaneous communication, easy data management, and a whole bunch of efficiencies that improve your bottom line.

Unfortunately, all of those advantages come with a hidden downside. What happens if your network goes down? How can your business deal with such a problem?

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• New El Niño forecast warns of a powerful shift amid hurricane season. 
• ​US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years.
• ​Microsoft spent over $100 billion on OpenAI partnership.

Midweek comes with a refreshing trip down memory lane. National Fruit Cocktail Day reminds many of us of childhood meals and simple fruity treats enjoyed over the years. What fruit would you add to your perfect fruit cocktail?

In This Issue: Welcome to May-cember | Deal of the Day | Meraki 8x10G Uplink Module | Steps to Organize your Network | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Welcome to May-cember

Happy Wednesday, everyone! We’re officially in the middle of what some people call “May-cember,” and honestly… I completely get it now.

I recently saw a video joking about how Mother’s Day lands right in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year. It really does feel like December all over again, just with warmer weather and a lot more pollen. Between school wrapping up, graduation celebrations, teacher appreciation week, themed school days, tryouts for next year, and camp signups, it feels like the calendar fills up overnight.

Even with all the busyness, our family always makes it a priority to slow down for a few hours on Mother’s Day to celebrate and say thank you to all the amazing moms who do so much every single day. Those moments together always end up meaning the most.

And as hectic as this season can feel, we’re also really looking forward to warmer weather, longer days, and catching some rays over summer break!

Brooke

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Enhance your network’s performance effortlessly with the Meraki MA-MOD-8X10G module, designed to seamlessly add eight lightning-fast 10G Ethernet ports to your Meraki switches. With Meraki’s intuitive cloud management, you’ll have all the control and flexibility you need right at your fingertips.

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Learning Center Article – Steps to Organize your Network

The difference between an organized and disorganized network rack is difficult to put into words. If you’ve ever stepped into a server closet and seen a complete mess, you understand the sinking feeling of having to face the tangle and insanity. That leads to a philosophy: cable management is network organization. It might not be the whole story, but this is going to be a look at the cable component of organizing your network and server racks.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Cuba to set variable fuel prices as US blockade squeezes supply. 
• ​Amazon expands 30-minute delivery service to dozens of US cities.
• ​SoftBank books a $45 billion investment gain from OpenAI.