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Anoop C Nair

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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Intune

Simplify Windows Devices to Run Only the Required Applications using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about Simplify Windows Devices to Run Only the Required Applications using Intune. This policy lets administrators replace the default windows shell with a custom or lightweight shell. it improves performance by using system resources and is useful for devices that run a dedicated application. If the policy is disabled or […]

July 31, 2026 · 8 min read
Intune

Enhance macOS Compliance with Custom Security and Compliance Checks to Improve Device Security using Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing about Enhance macOS Compliance with Custom Security and Compliance Checks to Improve Device Security using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft has announced the general availability of Custom Compliance Settings for macOS in Microsoft Intune. The feature helps organizations strengthen security controls while supporting many types of macOS management scenarios. […]

July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Intune has received a new update that expands firmware management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy devices through Firmware Versionsintegration. This enhancement gives IT administrators more control over firmware and operating system updates, helping them […]

July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

MS Intune Adds Windows Registry Data Collection to Device Inventory for Single Values All Key Values and Subkeys

Key Takeaways Microsoft Intune 2607 introduces Windows Registry Data collection in Device Inventory, allowing IT admins to verify actual device configurations without relying on custom discovery or remediation scripts. Using the Properties Catalog, admins can collect registry information through Single Value, All Values Under a Key (Non-Recursive), or Same Value Across Subkeys. MS Intune Adds […]

July 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Intune

Updated Windows Device Sync Experience Enhances Per-Device Troubleshooting

Key Takeaways The updated Windows device sync experience in the Microsoft Intune admin center helps you provide live sync progress. It gives admins better visibility into every stage of the synchronisation process. Instead of waiting without feedback, admins can monitor each step in real time. It makes it easier to confirm that the sync is […]

July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Configure Windows Sandbox vGPU Policy using Intune for Better Graphics Performance or Reduced Attack Surface

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Configure Windows Sandbox vGPU Policy using Intune for Better Graphics Performance or Reduced Attack Surface. This policy setting controls whether Windows Sandbox uses a virtualized GPU (vGPU) or software rendering. If you enable this setting, Windows Sandbox can use the computer’s GPU, which provides faster and smoother […]

July 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Configure MS Entra Kerberos TGT Retrieval During Windows Sign-In using Intune for Entra-Joined and Hybrid-Joined Devices

Key Takeaways Hey let’s learn about Configure MS Entra Kerberos TGT Retrieval During Windows Sign-In using Intune for Entra-Joined and Hybrid-Joined Devices. This policy setting allows retrieving the Microsoft Entra Kerberos Ticket Granting Ticket during logon. If you disable or don’t configure this policy setting, the Microsoft Entra Kerberos Ticket Granting Ticket isn’t retrieved during […]

July 27, 2026 · 9 min read
Intune

Configure Automatic Remediation for Windows Hotpatch Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to configure Automatic Remediation for Windows Hotpatch Devices using Intune. This policy setting determines whether Automatic Remediation is enabled on a device that is enrolled for hotpatch updates. It only applies to devices that have hotpatch updates installed; devices without hotpatch updates are not affected by this setting. […]

July 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Configure Windows Sandbox Video Input to Balance Security and Functionality using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Configure Windows Sandbox Video Input to Balance Security and Functionality using Intune. Windows Sandbox lets you control whether video input is available. If this setting is enabled, applications in Windows Sandbox can use video input. If it is disabled or not configured, video input is turned off, […]

July 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Intune to Block Malicious Websites Phishing Unsafe Downloads and Unrecognized Apps

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Intune to block malicious websites phishing unsafe downloads and unrecognized apps. Microsoft Defender Smartscreen is a security feature that helps protect users from potential phishing scams and malicious software by displaying warning messages. By default, smart screen is turned on to provide […]

July 17, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Configure Recall Snapshot Storage to Optimize Device Performance using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to configure Recall Snapshot Storage to optimize device performance using Intune. This policy setting allows you to control the maximum amount of disk space that Windows can use to save snapshots for Recall. You can configure the maximum storage allocation to 10 GB, 25 GB, 50 GB, 75 […]

July 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Security

Microsoft Fixes 570 Security Vulnerabilities and 3 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in July 2026 Patch Tuesday

Key Takeaways Microsoft Fixes 570 Security Vulnerabilities and 3 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in July 2026 Patch Tuesday! Microsoft fixed 3 zero-day vulnerabilities as part of the July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates. Two of them, CVE-2026-56164 (Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege) and CVE-2026-56155 (Active Directory Federation Services Elevation of Privilege), were actively exploited before the security […]

July 16, 2026 · 29 min read
Intune

Windows 11 KB5101650 KB5099414 July 2026 Patch and 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 570 Flaws

Key Takeaways Windows 11 KB5101650 KB5099414 July 2026 Patch and 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 570 Flaws! In the July 2026 Patch, Microsoft introduced new features designed to improve the overall Windows experience. The update adds enhancements to Windows Update for more flexible update management and introduces Point-in-Time Restore, providing an additional recovery option for […]

July 14, 2026 · 9 min read
Intune

Protect Sensitive Apps from Windows Recall using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Protect Sensitive Apps from Windows Recall using Intune. This policy lets administrators specify which applications should be excluded from Recall snapshots. Apps can be identified using either their Application User Model ID (AUMID) or the executable file name, making it easy to match different types of applications. […]

July 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Use Intune to Strengthen Authentication Security by Managing Kerberos Certificate Hash Algorithms

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how use Intune to strengthen authentication security by managing Kerberos Certificate Hash Algorithms. This policy controls the hash or checksum algorithms used by the Kerberos client for certificate authentication. If you enable this policy, you can choose one of four settings for each algorithm: Default is the recommended setting, […]

July 13, 2026 · 8 min read