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Daily Digest April 12, 2016 The truth comes out: Microsoft needs Linux The rumors are true. Microsoft is bringing Ubuntu to Windows. Sort of. Jack Wallen breaks down what we know and blends it with a bit of his own speculation. Resource of the day Network troubleshooting gets real Bandwidth hogs can be frustrating to troubleshoot, but with SolarWinds® Network Bandwidth Analyzer Pack, you can quickly find and fix your network issues. Download the free, fully functional 30-day trial of SolarWinds Network Bandwidth Analyzer Pack now! New at TechRepublic How would Android fare under the FBI's scrutiny? How to use Task Manager's Processes tab to troubleshoot issues in Windows 10 Every step you take: How wearables will help the boss keep tabs on staff Tableau presents new ways of analyzing data IoT and health data: 6 security best practices How to display an Office file's full location in the Quick Access Toolbar How Ford's autonomous cars can see in the dark, even without headlights A conversation with MIT's Sherry Turkle about conscious consumption of tech Featured Webcast Live Webcast - How to make the right network security shortlist decisions Choosing the right technology partner for your long-term security strategy can be one of the most nerve-wracking, but crucial, tasks you must undertake. Don't miss "How to avoid making a poor network security shortlist decision," a live, interactive webcast about what differentiates leading next-gen firewall products, where they are deployed and how the leading products in this segment rank in public testing. New from Tech Pro Research New equipment budget policy This Tech Pro Research policy enables the IT department to coordinate equipment purchases, standardize components based on job responsibility, and prepare for maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Sign up for a Free Trial of Tech Pro Research and preview our articles, tools, policies, and templates. Today's recommended downloads Network troubleshooting gets real (SolarWinds) Infrastructure for Successful Mobile Enterprise - XCITE Seminar Summary (Japanese) (IBM) Build Intelligent Web and Mobile Apps (Microsoft) Top 5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Data Protection Strategy (Veritas) Infographic: Bring your office everywhere with Office 365 (Singtel) A special feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Integrating the Hybrid Cloud As far and fast as cloud computing is embedding itself into the enterprise, there remain many cloud-resistant applications and services. We dive into the practical approach for integrating public cloud applications with private cloud services in a well-integrated hybrid cloud. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Click the newsletter title below to subscribe. Election Tech 2016 TechRepublic Cover Stories Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.