Anoop C Nair

Windows 11 Privacy settings for Camera and Mic are a more important part of personal privacy. I have seen improvements in the latest versions of Windows 11 insider versions. I’m worried about the applications and websites that unknowingly use the camera and mic. This is quite possible because malware impacted extensions or applications installed on […]

Microsoft started rolling out a fix for the Microsoft Edge Browser Policy issue. I have covered the Edge browser bug breaks in Group Policy Management, which impacted many of the organizations and was treated as a critical issue. As per Eric Lawrence from the Microsoft Edge team, the fix is available with the latest version of […]

Let’s try to fix the issue with Intune Diagnostics Settings Log Analytics Azure Subscription Missing Issue. Once the Diagnostics Settings configuration is completed, you can use Intune KQL query to create Dashboards and Detailed Reports. The Intune KQL queries are also helpful for troubleshooting issues. Azure Subscription missing from the drop-down list is one of […]

Let’s check the news on the latest Edge browser bug that breaks the Group Policy Management of the browser. This bug is affecting the latest versions of different channels of the MS Edge browser release. Steven Kister has shared this information on Twitter.  Other reports also show that Group Policy settings for the browser are […]

New hotfix released KB5014666 to Fix Unable to connect to internet when using WiFi hotspot feature Issue for Windows 10. Microsoft released this preview hotfix KB5014666 on 28th June 2022. They have already released preview hotfixes for Windows 11 (KB5014668) and Server 2022 (KB5014665). I have highlighted the WiFi issue with 2 known Issues With […]

Let’s check the details of the FIX to IE Mode tabs not responding issue. As per Microsoft, the issue affects all the Windows platforms that support IE Mode. More details on this permanent fix from Microsoft is updated now. Impacted versions of Client Operating System with this issue: Windows 11, version 21H2; Windows 10, version […]

Let’s see details on the Error 0xC002001B Microsoft Store apps might fail to Install. This issue could cause issues with Windows Autopilot profile assignment. The impact is only for Windows 10 OS after installing KB5011831 released on April 25, 2022. This issue is affected only Windows 10 platforms. Affected Windows 10 devices use a processor […]

Let’s check the details of Azure AD LAPs Group Policy Settings for Windows 11 devices. Microsoft released the latest group policy settings as part of the Windows 11 insider build (25145). The latest information on Intune and Azure AD policy configurations for Windows LAPS is explained in the following post. More details Windows LAPS Configurations […]

Let’s see how to turn off all Windows Update notifications using Display Options for Update Notifications group policy settings. This is the new end-user experience policy that Microsoft introduced recently. The Display Options for Update Notification is useful for IT admins in education to turn off all the software update notifications. IT Admins can turn […]

You can now check the OneDrive Status icon from File Explorer on Windows 11. This new feature can help launch the OneDrive application settings directly from Windows 11 File Explorer. Microsoft recently added a new OneDrive icon into the File Explorer to get the details of the Onedrive in the file explorer itself. You can […]

Let’s check the options to Disable or Hide Upgrade to Windows 11 is Ready Notification on SCCM Managed Windows 10 devices. I have also seen many Twitter threads and questions in the HTMD Forum to hide Windows 11 upgrade notifications. There are different methods to hide/disable Windows 11 Feature Update offered on Windows 10 domain […]

Let’s check the Intune Company Portal Issue with OPPO OnePlus Realme Android Devices Issue. After the upgrade from Android 11 to Android 12, OPPO OnePlus Realme devices cannot complete the Intune enrollment. Microsoft is aware of the known issue that customers are losing access to Microsoft Intune-managed resources after upgrading to the Android 12 version. […]

Let’s check 3 easy methods to find Internet Explorer version details using SCCM. I initially used Software Inventory to check the IE version on Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices. Later started using Configuration Items (CI) to check the version details. In this post, you will learn a new way to find the Internet Explorer […]

Microsoft released out-of-band patches to FIX Login issues with Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Microsoft 365 services on Windows Arm-based devices. This was one of the known issues that HTMD reported yesterday. There were 2 known Issues with June patches that Microsoft confirmed for Windows devices. Microsoft released an Out of band patch to mitigate […]

Let’s discuss two Known Issues with June patches for Windows 10 and 11. One issue is being unable to connect to the internet when using the Wi-Fi hotspot feature. Another issue is more impactful and related to Microsoft 365 apps login using Azure AD. Microsoft released June 2022 Cumulative Update patches, KB5014697 and KB5014699, on […]

Let’s check how to enable the Save page as an option in IE mode for the Edge browser. The Save Page As is one of the features enabled by default with Internet Explorer. Microsoft retired Internet Explorer standalone browser for most of the operating systems. The Interner Explorer Mode in the Edge browser is the […]

Let’s check SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries in this post. CMPivot allows you to quickly assess the state of devices in your environment and take action. Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow-moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The […]

Key Takeaways Here, we are discussing Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks. According to the latest news coming that After March 31, 2026, any newly created Virtual Network (VNet) will no longer have automatic access to the internet. This update was highlighted by Christiaan Brinkhoff on his social media platform. Microsoft […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]

Let’s discuss the AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate. This exam is designed for professionals working with Azure security services and solutions. It validates a candidate’s expertise in managing Azure security controls, identity management, and securing data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. This certification is ideal for security engineers […]

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 […]

This blog post explains Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog. DDM makes it easier to handle updates. Devices can now automatically manage updates based on set policies. This reduces interruptions for users and improves their overall experience. Through macOS Settings, IT administrators can control the macOS versions in their organization, […]

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 […]

Microsoft rolled out a New Office ADMX Template Version: 5469.1000 for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Project and Visio. This post shows how to import the ADMX template to Intune. The administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office have been significantly updated. IT administrators use the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office to manage and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hi, there today with a new topic Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As we all know that Edge browser is one of the significant browsers that uses in many organizations. With the help of MS365, they are providing a list of policies for oragnizations. So we […]