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Friday’s here! It’s also National Walk to a Park Day. A stroll outdoors is a great way to welcome the weekend. Any weekend plans that include some time in nature?

In This Issue: Looking Forward to the Weekend! | Deal of the Day | Cisco 1941 Rack Mount Kit | Advantages of Multi-Gigabit Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Looking Forward to the Weekend!

It’s finally Friday!

It’s shaping up to be another busy, exciting few days, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Coming off an incredible Anniversary weekend, I’ll be working at an indie pro wrestling show, helping bring the action to life and supporting some amazing local talent. When I’m not at the show, I’ll be cheering on my girls at their softball tournament and working with my boys out on the soccer field.

Between the roar of the crowd, the crack of the bat, and the sound of cleats hitting the grass, it’s going to be a weekend full of energy, teamwork, and family time. These are the moments that make all the running around worth it, a perfect mix of passion, purpose, and the people I love most.

Matthew

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cisco 1941 19″ Rack Mount Kit accessory kit is specifically designed to seamlessly mount your Cisco 1941 router into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The rack mount kit comprises two sturdy rack-mount brackets accompanied by the necessary screws. By utilizing the rack mount kit, you can consolidate all your networking equipment in a single location, streamlining management processes and facilitating troubleshooting efforts.

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Learning Center Article – Advantages of Multi-Gigabit Switches in Business

When you’re building a business network, there’s a lot to consider. Something you’ll want to consider is when and where to think about deploying multi-gigabit switches. These are switches that get well beyond the 1 Gb standard that you see in many business applications today. As internet usage continues to expand, that standard is rapidly becoming antiquated.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Netflix brings video games to TVs for the first time. 
• ​Google launches Gemini Enterprise to ramp up its AI in the workplace.​
• ​Mini red robots making giant waves in hurricane forecasting.

Almost there! Thursdays are perfect for slowing down a bit and reflecting on the week’s progress. What’s been a highlight for you so far?

In This Issue: Steak Dinners & Corn Mazes | Deal of the Day | Screws for Cisco | RAID | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Steak Dinners & Corn Mazes

Good morning and Happy Thursday! This past weekend was a nice, slow one for me. My boyfriend and I celebrated our 3.5 year anniversary this weekend by picking up some local steak and making a classic steak, baked potato, and parmesan-roasted broccoli dinner. Since we’re both busy college students, we like to take some time every month-iversary to cook or do something simple together. It’s our favorite way to put the computers away and focus on spending quality time together. It was a delicious meal and an amazing way to start the weekend.

We had such a nice start to the weekend, we of course had to finish it off good too! UGA Miracle, the organization I’m part of that raises money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, had our first big Family Day of the year. We held it at Washington Farms in Watkinsville, which I would highly recommend to anyone local to that area! The farm had everything from a pumpkin patch, mega slides, corn pits, bouncy areas, the corn maze, and so much more.

I can’t lie; I was very intimidated after hearing stories of other people getting lost in the maze for hours in past years. Luckily, our group made it out in one piece in about 30-40 minutes! Even though it was a rainy day, lots of people in Miracle still showed up and showed out. It was great getting to hang out with the families that we champion, especially at such a fun place! I’m looking forward to the upcoming weekend as well, as there’s more activities and exciting things ahead!

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 Cisco 3560/2960 compact switch rack mount kit (RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=). If you have the rack brackets for your unit but have lost your screws, order these as replacements. This is a package of 2.

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Learning Center Article – What is a RAID?

When it comes to computer systems and servers, you have a lot of data to manage. It’s normal to want robust backups so that you never lose important information. At the same time, backups are costly, and they can slow down server systems. In order to find the best options for various goals, you can manage storage disks in a number of different ways, and one of the most trusted and popular options is to implement RAID.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• After a summer respite, bird flu is back. 
• Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are falling to Earth at an alarming rate.
• ​Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations.

Midweek gratitude check. Today is National Hero Day, honoring those who inspire us by going above and beyond. Who’s a hero in your life worth celebrating today?

In This Issue: Christmas Came Early | Deal of the Day | Cat8 Ethernet Patch Cable | Fast Ethernet Switches vs Gigabit Switches | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Christmas Came Early

Happy Wednesday, CK friends!

Here in the Philippines, the Christmas season starts as soon as the ber months arrive. Families begin decorating their homes and yards with festive ornaments and planning what to serve on Christmas Day. That’s how much we Filipinos love this holiday!

Last weekend, my mom brought out our Christmas tree and started decorating it. Last year, our color theme was red, green, and gold. This year, I wanted to go with white and gold, which means it’s shopping time for new decorations. Good luck to my wallet! For now, my mom just set up the tree and decorated it with what we have while we slowly collect new pieces.

We also put up solar Christmas lights along our fence and on her plants (she loves her plants!). Plus, we bought an LED “Merry Christmas” sign for outside our house, our first ever. We used to only see those in malls and restaurants, but now we finally have our own. It made me realize that while we still have a long way to go, we’ve already come so far.

Seeing all the Christmas lights and decorations around fills me with joy and gratitude. Nothing beats the feeling of the yuletide season: the cool breeze, the colorful lights, and the warmth it brings to our hearts.

How about in your area? How early do you start seeing Christmas decorations? Is it your favorite holiday too?

Kat

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Cat8 Ethernet Patch Cable delivers blazing speeds up to 40 Gbps with 2 GHz bandwidth over 20 meters. Built with 24AWG pure copper and a durable CM-rated PVC jacket, its advanced S/FTP shielding ensures superior performance and reliability. Perfect for data centers and high-demand networks, it’s also backward compatible with all previous Ethernet categories.

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Learning Center Article – Fast Ethernet Switches vs Gigabit Switches

Most devices are connected wirelessly when they can be, but there are still plenty of occasions where it makes sense to run Ethernet cables. This could be related to security concerns, network reliability, or connection speeds. Regardless, you have some level of freedom in how you design Ethernet networks, and a lot of it boils down to the switches you select. In general, you can choose between fast Ethernet and Gigabit switches.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• ​Amazon Pharmacy to launch electronic kiosks for prescriptions at One Medical locations. 
• United and Instacart team up to bring loyalty members more rewards and more convenience, including $0 delivery fees.
• ​​Coca-Cola to introduce mini-7.5-ounce cans in US convenience stores.

Hello Tuesday! It’s National Fruit at Workday—a reminder that healthy snacks can boost energy and brighten your day. What’s your go-to fruit for a midday pick-me-up?

In This Issue: Hello October, Hello Happy Place | Deal of the Day | Cisco Aironet | Importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Hello October, Hello Happy Place

Good morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone’s having a great week so far!

We have finally made it to October which is one of my favorite months of the year! Here in Georgia, the weather is generally pretty hot in September, but it seems like we finally start to get a little relief from the heat in October, which is always welcome after a long, hot summer! My other reason for loving October, though, is because I typically spend a good bit of time on Hilton Head Island during that month. We have found it’s one of the best times to visit the island because the temperatures are a bit cooler and the crowds are much smaller than during peak season.

I actually got to enjoy a quick weekend getaway there over the weekend which was just what I needed! We ate so much good food, enjoyed visiting Harbour Town, and spent lots of time relaxing! I’ll be heading back in a few weeks for a working vacation and I’m already counting down the days. It truly is my “happy place” … it’s a spot that helps me reset and recharge!

Here’s to cooler days ahead, a fresh new month, and finding a little time for the places and moments that bring you joy!

Rebecca

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The Cisco 3500 series of access points is ideal for today’s enterprise wireless applications, packed with the most advanced features in its class, this device will deliver the performance needed for heavy user activity. The 3500 series access points have the ability to reach 300-Mbps data rates. The interesting feature on the 3500 series access points is the ability to have a self healing and self optimize the network.

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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:

• OpenAI is rolling out in-chat apps for ChatGPT, featuring integrations from Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva, alongside a new Apps SDK preview for developers to create their own. 
• ​Hello HaLow: Wi-Fi that goes for miles (and through walls) aims to cut the Ethernet cord with new developer kits.
• ​Jaguar Land Rover revs back up after cyberattack, securing new supplier financing as production restarts.

New week, new energy! Mondays set the pace for what’s ahead. Did your weekend give you the recharge you needed?

In This Issue: Rain or Shine, Family Time Wins | Deal of the Day | Cat6 Slim Ethernet Patch Cable | Benefits of Redundancy & Cold Spares | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Rain or Shine, Family Time Wins

Happy Monday!

This weekend I made sure to spend some extra time with the family. We took the kids to Revolving Sushi Factory, which turned out to be both a fun and not-so-fun experience for them. They got to try all kinds of new things, some they loved and others they absolutely hated, but they really enjoyed watching the sushi roll by on the conveyor belt and seeing the little train deliver our food. It’s definitely a unique experience, especially for kids.

On Sunday, after church, we checked out a small medieval faire that a neighboring town was hosting. It was a bit rainy, but that didn’t stop us from venturing out. The kids had a blast getting balloon animals, running through an inflatable corn maze, and watching a medieval comedy play that was thankfully held indoors in the warm, dry convention center. Our local game store was there too, so we played a few board games before wrapping things up with some ice cream.

It was a full weekend, but a good one. I wanted to spend some quality time with the family since I’ll be out of town next weekend. More on that adventure later!

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 slim Cat6 Ethernet cable is designed for high-density installations, delivering reliable, high-speed performance without taking up extra space. Its snagless, low-profile boot and slimmer diameter make cable management simple, while meeting EIA/TIA-568-C Cat6 standards for durability and top-notch connectivity.

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Learning Center Article – Benefits of Redundancy & Cold Spares

Downtime is the true enemy of every network. Downtime is frustrating, destructive, and worst of all, costly. Businesses can rapidly lose money with even small amounts of network downtime, so everyone wants ways to avoid it. There really is one answer: redundancy.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Qualtrics is reportedly acquiring healthcare research firm Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75 billion, aiming to leverage its hospital data to enhance AI-driven patient care insights. 
• Verizon names former PayPal boss Dan Schulman as CEO.
• Starbucks holiday coffee and creamers now available in the grocery aisle.

We made it to Friday! It’s National Techies Day—a shoutout to the tech pros who keep our digital worlds running. What tech can’t you live without?

In This Issue: Celebrating Love in Every Season | Deal of the Day | MPO Fiber Optic Cleaner | How to Calculate Power Consumption | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Celebrating Love in Every Season

This weekend feels a little extra special. Not only are we stepping into the crisp, golden days of early October, the kind that make you want to linger outside a little longer, soak up the changing leaves, and wrap your hands around a warm drink, but my wife and I are celebrating a big milestone: our 15-year wedding anniversary.

It’s hard to believe how quickly time moves, how the years stack up like chapters, each with their own challenges, laughter, and love woven in between. And it is incredible that she has put up with me for as long as she has, lol. This season, more than most, reminds me of how change can be beautiful, how growth takes time, and how gratitude feels richest when it’s shared.

So, as we head into the weekend, I’m holding onto all of that—celebration, reflection, and a little extra joy. Whether your plans involve pumpkins, cozy blankets, or simply a quiet moment to yourself, I hope you find something worth celebrating, too. Here’s to love, to seasons shifting, and to weekends that remind us of both.

Matthew

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Keep your fiber optic network performing at its best with our MPO Fiber Optic Cleaner, designed specifically for high-density MPO/MTP connectors. This push-type tool delivers over 600 cleanings per unit, making it perfect for routine maintenance in FTTH, FTTB, FTTP, data centers, and high-speed audio/video setups.

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Learning Center Article – How to Calculate Power Consumption for your Server Room

Power draw is one of the most limiting factors when it comes to operating servers and high-end networks. Eventually, you hit a ceiling and don’t have enough power for more expansion. So, as you continue to adapt and redesign your server room, you need to be able to keep track of power consumption. These tips will help you do that.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Rocket Pharmaceuticals has withdrawn its U.S. application for gene therapy RP-L102 for a rare blood disorder, citing business strategy rather than safety or efficacy concerns. 
• ​Perplexity has made its AI-powered search engine Comet free worldwide, dropping the $200 monthly fee in a direct challenge to Google.​
• ​Wendy’s is giving away free fries with a $5 purchase on Oct. 3 to celebrate Taylor Swift’s album release.