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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

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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

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Deal of the Day

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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.

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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.

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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.

Happy Wednesday, CK Fam! 🎉 We’re halfway through the week, and we hope it’s been a great one so far. Keep pushing forward, and remember the weekend is just around the corner! Let’s make today productive.

In This Issue: Fantasy Football Update | Deal of the Day | Microsoft USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter | Mastering Network Cable Management | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Fantasy Football Update

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend. I think a while ago I mentioned that I play fantasy football with my family each year. Well year after year, it’s become a pretty competitive league! I went into the draft with high hopes and the number 1 pick…and boy have things gone WAY down hill for me. I drafted Christian McCaffrey #1 overall, and that hasn’t worked out for me as he hasn’t played a single second all season. And the rest of my team is SO hit or miss. If I put them in, they score minimal points, if I put them on the bench they score 20+ points…drives me nuts!

Up until this week, I was 0-5. Not a strong start! This week, I was able to pull of my first win…and not by much! Really hoping that this week is the turn around point for my team and that the season is going to start looking up for me. Any player tips and suggestions you have, send them my way. I need them!

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

This PS/2 to USB adapter provides the perfect solution for connecting a new input device to your computer. This adapter is ideal for use with older laptops or desktops that only feature PS/2 ports.

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Learning Center Article – Mastering Network Cable Management: Overcoming Challenges with Top Solutions and Products

Network cable management is essential for making sure your IT setup works smoothly and safely. Messy and tangled cables can cause downtime, overheating, and even safety risks. That’s why effective network cable management is crucial.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The fifth game of this year’s WNBA Finals was the most viewed WNBA Finals game in 25 years. Viewership peaked at 3.3 million during Game 5.
• Peloton is partnering with Costco to sell its Bike+ in stores and online between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15.
• Lilium has been negotiating emergency capital financing with government officials in Germany. The firm’s request to receive 50 million euros ($54 million) of state aid from the federal government was rejected.
• Amazon is shutting down a service that offers same-day delivery from mall and brick-and-mortar retailers.

Happy Tuesday! Halloween is just around the corner, are you ready? Do you usually pass out candy or take your kiddos trick-or-treating? Do you do family costumes? We’d love to see your costumes if so!

In This Issue: Finding Light in Heavy Times | Deal of the Day | LINIER 6U 19″ Wall Mount Cabinet with Glass Door | 2024 Business Decision: Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Guide | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Finding Light in Heavy Times

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

How about some real talk for your Tuesday? Haha – I normally like to be upbeat and positive writing for the CK Daily but, if I’m being honest, I’m in a bit of a funk lately dealing with some personal/family stuff. Add on top of that all the heartbreaking things that have happened/are happening lately both locally and around the world and life can just feel super heavy at times. If you’re feeling it too, you’re not alone!!

As an upbeat and optimistic person by nature, it’s pretty uncomfortable to be forced to deal with not so pleasant thoughts and emotions, but I’m trying to be intentional about looking for the good, trusting God even when I don’t understand, and surrounding myself with people who speak truth and are uplifting. I actually recently got back into attending church which has been so good for the soul!

This Wednesday I’m heading to Hilton Head Island for a little vacation which I’m very much looking forward to. It should be a nice break both physically and mentally! Hoping to come back feeling refreshed and having a better perspective on all that’s happening!

Have a great week!

Rebecca

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

The 3140-3-001-06, 6U LINIER Fixed Wall Mount Cabinet with a glass door is a wall-mounted equipment enclosure used for securely mounting your network equipment, servers and cabling. The cabinet features a rack depth of 22.5 inches with space for 6 Rack units. The cage nut style rails allow an adjustment of 1 inch to fit in equipment of various depths. Moreover, extra rails are available for devices that require 4-point mounting.

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Learning Center Article – Single Mode vs Multimode Fiber Guide

As technology advances, the choice between single mode and multimode fiber optics is becoming crucial for businesses in 2024. While single mode excels in specific applications, the multimode also offers unique advantages appealing to diverse networking needs.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Starbucks may be the go-to spot for all kinds of seasonal drink concoctions, but it’s entering a whole new world to celebrate the release of the upcoming movie “Wicked.” Starting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Starbucks is launching two new “Wicked”-themed drinks and a line of drinkware and merchandise, which it says will “bring the film’s themes of connection, belonging, and joy to life,” according to a press release from the company.
• Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers’ doorsteps. The discounter will start with six states, but plans to offer prescription delivery in 49 states by the end of January.
• Nike will be the exclusive uniform provider for the NBA and WNBA for another 12 years.
• Weeks after debuting its limited-edition fall 2024 full product lineup, Little Debbie’s Marshmallow Treat is reportedly back after nearly a decade of being MIA.

Happy Friday! We hope you’ve had a wonderful week and that your to-do list is complete as you head into the weekend. Enjoy the weekend with family and friends and be sure to find some time to kick-back and relax!

In This Issue: Share Your Recipes! | Deal of the Day | Dell Lithium-Ion Battery | Expert Top Picks: The Best Power Cable for Office Use | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Share Your Recipes!

Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing our favorite cozy recipes? We’re putting together a CK Fall Cookbook filled with the best fall recipes from our team and community, and we want to hear from YOU! Whether it’s your go-to chili, a classic pumpkin pie, or that secret apple cider recipe, we’d love to include it. Send us your favorite fall dishes, and we’ll compile them into a cookbook to share with everyone.

Let’s get cooking this season!

The CK Team

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Servers are the workhorse of your network. They store your data, act as a web server, house your entire email library, run your applications, and occasionally act as your print server. Sometimes, servers need to have a little backup. This is where a controller battery comes into play. This is a brand new backup battery for specific Dell servers.

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Learning Center Article – Expert Top Picks: The Best Power Cable for Office Use

When setting up an office, power cables might not be the first thing on your mind, but they’re crucial for keeping everything running smoothly. The right cables don’t just power your devices; they ensure your office is safe and efficient. On the other hand, the wrong cables can cause frustrating outages, expensive repairs, or even safety hazards that no one wants to deal with.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• The Cleveland Browns plan to leave their open-air Cleveland stadium for a new domed one in Brook Park, Ohio.
• Universal’s Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025. The park spans 750 acres and features five themed worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – The Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – The Isle of Berk, Celestial Park and Dark Universe.
• Tesla faces a “Full Self-Driving” safety probe from the U.S. federal automotive safety regulator, NHTSA. The probe will evaluate whether Tesla’s FSD systems are safe to use in fog, glaring sun and other reduced roadway visibility conditions.
• Amazon’s first foray into live news programming will be an election night special hosted by Brian Williams.

Happy Thursday, everyone! The weekend is just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to finish the week on a high note. Make today great!

In This Issue: Deals, Deals & more Deals 🤪 | Deal of the Day | Cisco Breakout Cable | Boost Your Network Efficiency with High-Speed DAC Cables | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Deals, Deals & more Deals 🤪

Happy Thursday!

If you haven’t been to our site lately, you may not have seen our updated navigation with the new “Deals” section, so we wanted to make sure you knew about it! We’ve added a dedicated page where you can find some of the best discounts we’ve ever offered. With markdowns of more than 50% OFF on several products—ranging from networking cables and transceivers to power accessories—you’ll be able to score big savings on top-quality gear.

Whether you’re upgrading your data center or just need a few items for your network setup, our Deals page is the perfect place to grab what you need for less. And make sure you snag what you can, because once they’re gone the deal is gone! Don’t miss out!

Speaking of our site, we’ve made it a heck of a lot easier to request a quote and request help. Be sure to check those pages out as well and as always, if you need something – reach out. We’re here for ya!

The CK Team

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Our fully Cisco compatible breakout cable allows for versatility in your network through connecting a single 40G QSFP+ connector to (4) 10G SFP+ connectors over a passive copper twinaxial cable. This direct attach breakout cable is hot swappable, reliable, and an excellent option for acheiving 40G connectivity without utilizing fiber optic cabling.

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Learning Center Article – Boost Your Network Efficiency with High-Speed DAC Cables: No Transceivers Needed

Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables play a crucial role in modern networking by offering fast, reliable connections for short distances. Whether upgrading your data center or improving your office network, DAC cables provide an affordable and efficient alternative to fiber optics.

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August.
• Amazon goes nuclear, to invest more than $500 million to develop small modular reactors.
• Generative AI startups get 40% of all VC investment in cloud amid ChatGPT buzz.
• Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279.

Happy Hump-Day & Happy National Sports Day! Are you a sports fan?! Which is your favorite to play or watch?

In This Issue: Life with Animals | Deal of the Day | RCA Cable 2-Male to 2-Male | The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Client-Server Networks | News to Start Your Day

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The CK Daily – Life with Animals

Happy Wednesday!

Do you have animals? Sometimes I think about what life would be like without the animals that we have and truthfully…it would be boring. There is literally never a dull moment with one of them. One minute we might be cracking up watching our cat attempt to catch a bug that’s on the outside of the window. Or convincing our dogs that they are barking at nothing, even though they are convinced the wicked witch of the west is at the front door. Truthfully, not a second goes by where they are not keeping us on our toes.

Ever since we’ve had our little guy, life with animals and him is just so much sweeter. I’ll be honest…I was superrrrrrrr nervous about what things were going to look like with him and our animals. Would they get along? What if he pulled their hair? What if he stuck his hand in their food? All the “what ifs” filled my head. Not that our dogs (or cat) are aggressive animals, but you just never know! Well…boy has it been the sweetest sight.

At first, they stayed pretty far away from him other than the occasional sniff of the smelly diaper but now that we’re eating full meals, they are all his best friend. I think their favorite time of day is dinner time because there is a 99% chance food is going to go flying to the floor for them or he’s going to give them bits of food on his own! The dogs don’t quite get they can’t speed past him without knocking him over, but aside from that it’s been a joy. And lately, he’s been pretty into giving hugs…and there is just nothing sweeter than that.

Ashley

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Deal of the Day

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Product Spotlights & Updates

Our RCA Male to Male Double Audio Cables are excellent for professional, industrial, and residential applications where sound quality and durability are important for TV, VCR, DVD, projector and home theater applications.

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Learning Center Article – The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Client-Server Networks

In today’s digitally interconnected world, client-server networks have become the backbone of modern businesses. Whether you’re streaming your favorite show on Netflix or accessing critical data in the cloud, client-server networks are at work behind the scenes, ensuring the seamless flow of information. But what exactly are client-server networks, and why are they essential for businesses?

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Today’s News to Start Your Day:

• NFL owners approved former superstar quarterback Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
• United Airlines’ third-quarter revenue and earnings topped Wall Street estimates. The airline said it will buy back $1.5 billion worth of shares, its first buyback since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
• SpaceX is planning to launch its Starship mega rocket into orbit and then catch it in mid-air as it falls back to Earth, keeping it intact for future missions.
• Nvidia closes at record as AI chipmaker’s market cap tops $3.4 trillion.