Entra
Anoop C Nair
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.
Entra
outlook
Microsoft Outlook.com Outage Causes Login Problems and Access Issues
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Outlook.com Outage Causes Login Problems and Access Issues. Microsoft is investigating a problem with Outlook.com that is causing sign-in issues and stopping some users from accessing their mailboxes. Microsoft said some users may experience intermittent sign-in failures, including “too many requests” errors or unexpected sign-outs. Microsoft Outlook.com Outage […]
Windows 11
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Update Issue during Shutdown or Restart
Key Takeaways Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Update Issue during Shutdown or Restart! The latest update in Windows 11 gives users more control over how updates are handled. Earlier, even if you clicked Shut down or Restart, Windows would often go ahead and install pending updates, especially important security ones. Now, Microsoft has changed this behavior […]
Entra
What’s New in Microsoft Entra Agent ID for Managing and Governing AI Agents at Scale
Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing What’s New in Microsoft Entra Agent ID for Managing and Governing AI Agents at Scale. Microsoft has recently introduced a new approach to managing the rapid rise of AI agents across organizations with the new Microsoft Entra Agent ID. Another important update is Microsoft Agent 365, which […]
Intune
Allow ICMP Redirects to Override OSPF Generated Routes Policy using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Allow ICMP Redirects to Override OSPF Generated Routes Policy using Intune. Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes is a legacy security configuration that dates back to the “MSS” (Microsoft Solutions for Security) era. It is primarily found in environments where high-security standards (like STIG or CIS benchmarks) are applied […]
Teams
Microsoft Teams Meeting Join Failure After Microsoft Edge Update Disrupts Users
Key Takeaways Microsoft is investigating an issue where some users can’t join Microsoft Teams meetings on Windows devices. The problem started after a recent update to Microsoft Edge. Because of this, users are unable to join meetings through links or scheduled invites, which is affecting normal communication and work. Microsoft Teams Meeting Join Failure After […]
Intune
New Sync Button in Microsoft Intune Brings Visibility and Faster Troubleshooting
Key Takeaways New Sync Button in Microsoft Intune Brings Visibility and Faster Troubleshooting! The new sync experience in Microsoft Intune significantly improves how IT admins troubleshoot and manage devices by providing clear, real-time visibility into the sync process. Instead of relying on guesswork, admins can now see exactly what has been processed, what is still […]
Intune
Microsoft Intune Supports Removing Microsoft Copilot App on Windows 11
Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Intune Supports Removing Microsoft Copilot App on Windows 11. Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows IT administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from devices in a simple and controlled way. This helps organisations manage apps better and avoid confusion when multiple Copilot experiences […]
Entra
How Tenant Configuration Management TCM Helps IT Admins Manage Configuration with Greater Control
Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing How Tenant Configuration Management TCM Helps IT Admins Manage Configuration with Greater Control. Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of Tenant Configuration Management (TCM) APIs, which are now a key factor in how organisations manage and secure their Microsoft 365 environments. This update enables administrators to […]
Intune
Enable Log Success Connections in Windows Defender Firewall using Intune
Key Takeways: Let’s discuss Enable Log Success Connections in Windows Defender Firewall using Intune. Admins can use this policy to to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the […]
Entra
Microsoft Entra License Usage Insights Six-Month Trends Active vs Guest Reporting and Copilot Suggestions
Key Takeaways In this post, discussing Microsoft Entra License Usage Insights Six-Month Trends Active vs Guest Reporting and Copilot Suggestions. Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of License Usage Insights in Microsoft Entra, giving organizations clearer visibility into how their licenses is being used. This update is designed to help IT administrators better understand […]
Security
How to Secure Your Servers from Critical LogScale Vulnerability
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss how to secure your servers against the critical LogScale Vulnerability. CrowdStrike has issued an urgent advisory regarding a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-40050, affecting its LogScale platform. The issue is an unauthenticated path-traversal flaw found in a specific cluster API endpoint, which, if exposed, allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files […]
Windows
Windows Insider Channel Names changed to Experimental Beta and Release Preview
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss the Windows Insider Channel Names changed to Experimental Beta and Release Preview. Microsoft says it wants to improve Windows quality by focusing on performance, reliability, and overall user experience, while also making the Windows Insider Program easier to understand and more transparent. These changes come after gathering feedback from the […]
AVD
How RDP Multipath Improves Azure Virtual Desktop Connectivity Using Dynamic UDP Path Selection
Key Takeaways How RDP Multipath Improves Azure Virtual Desktop Connectivity Using Dynamic UDP Path Selection! RDP Multipath creates multiple connection paths between your device and the remote desktop instead of relying on just one. It continuously checks which path is performing best and automatically switches if one becomes slow or drops. This ensures a smoother […]
Intune
Complete List of Managed Applications in Intune Enterprise App Catalog
Key Takeaways Complete List of Managed Applications in Intune Enterprise App Catalog! The Enterprise App Catalog in Microsoft Intune is a collection of ready-to-use apps that organizations can easily deploy. It includes many common apps like productivity tools, security software, browsers, and utilities, all prepared and maintained by Microsoft, so there is no need for […]
Intune
Step-by-Step Guide to UEFI Memory Protection for Virtualization-Based Security using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Step-by-Step Guide to UEFI Memory Protection for Virtualization-Based Security using Intune. In modern security Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is one of the strongest shields against sophisticated kernel-level attacks. The Require UEFI Memory Attributes Table setting is a specific gatekeeper that ensures the computer’s firmware (UEFI) is modern and secure enough to support […]
Microsoft 365
3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel
Let’s explore the 3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel. Excel arranges data in a grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. This lets users easily perform calculations and other tasks using formulas and functions. In this article, I will explain how to delete every other row in Excel. There are three […]
Entra
Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions based on your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2
Let’s discuss Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions Based on Your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2. Microsoft extended the default validity of the Entra Refresh token to 90 days. Before the recent update, the validity of tokens was typically 14-90 days, depending on the configuration. Refresh tokens themselves do not require a specific […]
Windows 11
Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions
Let’s discuss the Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions. Desktop Admins are the real heroes of the IT world because they are real people who interact with end users. They help users resolve various issues in the cyber world. They are technology problem resolvers responsible for establishing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware […]
Microsoft 365
How to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
Hi there today we are discussing how to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As you all know that security measurements are very important for the users Especially using a browser. Here secure method that allows users to log in to websites […]
SCCM DP Roles have PXE and Throttling Options ConfigMgr 2012
SCCM DP Roles have PXE and Throttling Options ConfigMgr. Exciting changes have been made to the Configuration Manager 2012 DP and PXE (more details). In Configuration Manager 2012, unifying infrastructure and simplifying administration are two of the release’s three key pillars (the third is user empowerment). Keeping those pillars in mind, we have updated the […]
Intune
Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync
Key Takeaways How to Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync. Organizations using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro are experiencing issues with legacy connectors that are now unsupported. Following outdated Microsoft documentation, many admins initially set up the old connection method, only to discover that Jamf […]
Windows 10
Fix Windows 10 Microsoft Surface Video Player Sound Issue
How can I fix the sound issue with the Windows 10 Microsoft Surface Video Player? I’ve been facing intermediate video player and sound issues with the Microsoft Surface for the last few months. In Windows 10, sound/audio and video player issues are rare. I tried to update the Audio drivers without any luck. I still […]
Windows
Free App to Take Note Evernote App on Windows 11 PC
Hey, let’s learn Free App to Take Note Evernote App on Windows 11 PC. Evernote is a popular note-taking application that helps users organise their thoughts, tasks, and important information. This application allows you to create notes that can include text, images, audio recordings and PDFs. There are different versions of Evernote available, with the […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Camera is Blocked because of Privacy Shutter
Windows 11 Camera is Blocked because of Privacy Shutter. This helps the operating system to understand whether the laptop has a physical privacy shutter or kill switch for the camera. Recently, many manufacturers started implementing physical “kill switches” and Privacy Shutters for cameras. Windows 11 camera/pc OEMs must implement a mechanism to detect the state […]
Microsoft 365
Enable or Disable Upload from Phone Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
Hi, today I would like to explore how to enable or disable Upload from Phone policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. The Microsoft 365 admin center is a web portal that provides administrators with a central location to manage their Microsoft 365 environment, including users, apps, billing, and service status. Microsoft Edge provides an […]
Windows
How to Troubleshoot Hyper-V VM Freeze or Restart Issues on Windows Server 2022
Let’s discuss How to Troubleshoot Hyper-V VM Freeze or Restart Issues on Windows Server 2022. Azure confidential VMs provide strong security through hardware-based protection. It lets to move applications to the cloud without code changes while keeping your VMs secure. Microsoft has discovered a problem where specific confidential virtual machines (VMs) operating on Hyper-V with […]
Intune
Block Specific Device Classes to Take Control of Windows Drivers using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Block Specific Device Classes to Take Control of Windows Drivers using Intune. This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows […]
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