Windows 11
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.
Windows 11
Windows
Repair Microsoft Office Applications in Windows 11 | Fix Error Code 0-2031 17006
Learn how to Repair Microsoft Office Applications in Windows 11. Let’s also see how quickly you can fix Error Code 0-2031 17006 Microsoft Office Installation Issues. This post also helps to resolve a few generic issues with Office 365 or 2021 installation and update issues. Most installation issues will be solved by a simple restart […]
Windows
How to Download Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows 11 Using Manual Method or Intune or SCCM
Let’s find out how to download Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows 11 PCs. You will also learn the best options to download and install Office 365 or 2021 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs. There are different options to download and install Microsoft Office 2021 version. If you want to download and install Office […]
Windows
Fix Error 0x8007139f Failed Launching Office Customization Tool Issue SCCM
Let’s try to fix Failed Launching Office Customization Tool Error 0x8007139f Issue with SCCM. The error 0x8007139f is tricky, and it’s not an SCCM related error/issue. This error normally occurs during software updates download and installations. I received this Failed Launching Office Customization Tool Error while creating Office 2021 client package. So, this scenario is […]
SCCM
Change SCCM Collection Incremental Updates Schedule Interval
Let’s find out how to quickly change SCCM collection incremental updates schedule interval. There are different types of collection evaluation in SCCM. The incremental evaluation of collection is also called express evaluation because it does the evaluation very quickly. You can use the incremental updates option to periodically scan and update only new or changed […]
AVD
AVD Azure Monitor Diagnostic Settings Setup Utilization Dashboard CPU Daily Connected Hours Top 10 Users Hosts
Let’s have a look at AVD Azure Monitor Diagnostic Settings Setup. Let’s have a look what are the default AVD utilization dashboard available with Azure Monitor. You can get the details of CPU usage; Daily connected hours, and Session history from the AVD insights workbook using Azure Monitor for AVD. To start using Azure Monitor […]
SCCM
Enable SCCM Maintenance Mode for Distribution Point DPs Clients Primary Server
Let’s see how to enable Enable SCCM Maintenance Mode for Distribution Point (a.k.a DP). The disable and enable SCCM maintenance mode is useful for many scenarios. I hope we have maintenance mode options for other site systems servers. The maintenance mode is a service window where the admins can perform the maintenance activities. There is […]
AVD
AVD Health Checks using Azure Portal | Monitoring | KQL Queries
Let’s check AVD Health Checks using Azure Portal, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and KQL Queries. I hope the information provided in this post will help you with Azure Virtual Desktop troubleshooting scenarios. The AVD health checks and monitoring options can also be automated. The automation part of monitoring is not covered in this post. However, […]
Windows 11
Check Empty RAM Slots Available in Windows 11 Laptop
Check How Many slots are Available for RAM in Windows 11 or Windows 10 (Empty RAM Slots Available in Windows 11). There are many ways to find out this information. There are third-party tools available to let you know about the slots available for RAM. I have seen many owners trying to upgrade the RAM […]
SCCM
List of SCCM 2111 Known Issues and Fixes
Microsoft released the SCCM 2111 version back on December 2, 2021. Let’s check and understand the list of SCCM 2111 known issues shared by the community and documented by Microsoft. I will also update this post with the latest KB articles or hotfixes for the 2111 version of SCCM. You can also check out our 2111 upgrade guide to […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Factory Reset to Fix Performance Issues
Let’s learn how Windows 11 Factory Reset to Fix Performance Issues. You can also check whether Windows 10 performance issues can be fixed by factory reset options. The Windows 11 / Windows 10 factory reset should be the one of the last options to fix the performance issues. You don’t need to reset the PC […]
SCCM
Publish CMPivot Query to the SCCM Community Hub Contributions
Let’s learn how to publish CMPivot Query to the SCCM Community hub contributions. The community hub is the place where SCCM admins can download and start using community and Microsoft curated scripts, CMPivot queries, Custom Reports, etc., directly from the Admin console. The ConfigMgr community can upload and publish their CMPivot queries to the SCCM […]
Intune
Fix Intune Enrollment Errors 0x80180014 80180003 Unknown Win32 Error Code Failed Issue
Let’s fix the Intune Enrollment Errors 0x80180014 and 80180003 Unknown Win32 Error Code failed issue. Let’s find out what could be one of the reasons for the Intune error during enrollment. Also, check out another Intune Error 0x80180013 and FIX. The Intune enrollment errors 0x80180014 and 80180003 don’t indicate an issue. The Unknown Win32 Error […]
Windows 11
How to Enable God Mode on Windows 11
Let’s learn how to enable God Mode on Windows 11. God Mode allows you to get easy access to all Windows settings and all the advanced tools available in one place. When I checked last time there were around 208 settings/tools in one place. We have published this enable God Mode in Windows 10 on 12th […]
SCCM
Use SCCM Intune to Patch KB5008212 December 2021 Cumulative Update
You can use SCCM or Intune to patch KB5008212 December 2021 cumulative update. You can also use the same patch management method to deploy Windows 11 patch KB5008215 for December 2021. Windows Update for Business (WUfB) or WSUS can deploy the monthly patches to Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. The Windows 10 KB5008212 patch […]
SCCM
Remove Azure AD Apps from SCCM Console using WMI
Let’s try to remove Azure AD Apps from SCCM console using WMI (WBEMTEST). I have received a comment in the post where I explained how to Renew Secret Keys Using SCCM Console. Luca mentioned in the comment that When he tried to renew the secret key for two apps, he got an error “Failed to […]
SCCM
SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries
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 […]
Azure AD
Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks
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 […]
Intune
How to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy
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 […]
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 […]
Intune
Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog
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, […]
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 […]
Microsoft 365
New Office ADMX Template for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Project and Visio | Import to Intune
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 […]
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 […]
Azure
AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate
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 […]
Microsoft 365
Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
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 […]
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 […]
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