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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

Managing Apple Watch Pairing on Supervised iOS Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Managing Apple Watch Pairing on Supervised iOS Devices using Intune. This setting is located under Connected Devices in iOS/iPadOS device restrictions. The main option, Block pairing with Apple Watch, controls whether users can pair an Apple Watch with their device. Setting it to Yes prevents pairing on […]

April 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Intune

Microsoft Confirms Reset PC Failure Bug in Windows 11 After Recent Hotpatch Updates

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Confirms Reset PC Failure Bug in Windows 11 After Recent Hotpatch Updates. Microsoft recently confirmed an issue in Windows 11 where certain hot patch updates are causing the “Reset this PC” feature to fail on some enterprise devices. This problem affects systems running Windows 11 Enterprise […]

April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Windows 11

Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 23H2 Start Menu Search Issue Caused by Bing Server Update

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 23H2 Start Menu Search Issue Caused by Bing Server Update. Microsoft has deployed a server-side fix to address a known issue that disrupted the Start Menu search feature on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. According to a Windows release health update (WI1273488), the problem affected […]

April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Stop Automatic App Downloads on iOS Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Stop Automatic App Downloads on iOS Devices using Intune. When this setting is turned off, your device will no longer automatically download apps that you purchase or download on other Apple devices using the same Apple ID. Go to Settings > App Store > Automatic Downloads and […]

April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Intune

Steps to Configure HTTPS in Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education

Key Takaways Hey, let’s discuss about Steps to Configure HTTPS in Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education. Starting June 16th, 2026, Intune will begin enforcing HTTPS content delivery for customers using Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise and Education. To continue using Connected Cache for localizing Intune Win32 app downloads and minimizing bandwidth usage, HTTPS […]

April 10, 2026 · 8 min read
Windows

Microsoft Starts Removing Copilot from Windows 11 Apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Starts Removing Copilot from Windows 11 Apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool. Microsoft is planning to reduce the visibility of Copilot across Windows 11, starting with built-in apps where users felt AI features were unnecessary. This marks a shift from its earlier strategy of heavily promoting […]

April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Unified Windows 365 Monitoring and Reporting Experience in Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Introduces New Windows 365 Monitoring Platform in Public Preview. Microsoft introduced a new monitoring and reporting platform for Windows 365, which is now available in public preview. This new feature is built directly into the Microsoft Intune admin center, making it easier for organizations to monitor […]

April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Microsoft Introduces Android XR Support in Intune for Enterprise Device Management

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Introduces Android XR Support in Intune for Enterprise Device Management. Microsoft introduced support for the Android XR platform in Microsoft Intune, marking an important step in bringing immersive devices into enterprise environments. With this update, organizations can begin managing XR devices such as the Samsung Galaxy […]

April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Manage Offline Files Feature in Windows using Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways Let’s learn about how to manage offline files feature in Windows using Microsoft Intune. This policy setting determines whether the Offline Files feature is enabled. Offline Files saves copies of network files to the user’s computer for use when the computer isn’t connected to the network. Changes to this policy setting do not […]

April 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Entra

Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance for Secure Multi-Tenant Environments at Scale

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance for Secure Multi-Tenant Environments at Scale. Managing identity across multiple tenants is a growing challenge for organizations of all sizes. Mergers, acquisitions, and the rise of shadow IT often lead to a fragmented tenant landscape creating security and compliance blind spots that attackers are quick […]

April 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Windows 11

Windows 11 Settings About Page Update with GPU and Storage Specifications

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Windows 11 Settings About Page Update with GPU and Storage Specificatios. The About page in Settings now shows some interesting changes, including the return of the top cards that highlight key hardware specifications such as processor, memory, graphics, and storage. It seems like the company is reverting some of […]

April 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Create Custom Dashboards Alerts and 30-Day Compliance Trends using MS Intune and Azure Log Analytics

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing, Microsoft Intune Expands Reporting Flexibility with Azure Log Analytics Integration. Microsoft has introduced a new and practical way for IT administrators to create detailed historical reports by combining Microsoft Intune with Azure Log Analytics. This update helps organizations move basic built-in reports and gives them more control […]

April 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Intune

Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog Expands Support for Windows 11 25H2 with 36 New Day-One Management Policies for IT Admins

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog Expands Support for Windows 11 25H2 with 36 New Day-One Management Policies for IT Admins. With the recent release of Windows 11 version 25H2, Microsoft Intune introduced support for 36 new settings, allowing IT administrators to manage devices running the latest OS right from initial […]

April 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Enable or Disable Print Driver Installation Settings using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to enable or disable print driver installation settings using Intune. By default, non-admin users cannot install print drivers in Windows due to insufficient privileges. If you enable or do not configure it, this setting will limit the installation to administrators of this system; otherwise, this won’t limit the […]

April 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Windows 11

Enhanced Device Info and Account Management on Windows 11 Settings

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Enhanced Device Info and Account Management on Windows 11 Settings. In the Settings app, the Home page isn’t changing drastically, but it does include some refinements to the Device info card to make it easier to understand. In addition, the Home page has been updated to improve loading performance, […]

April 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

New Windows 11 25H2 Security Baseline Released in Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing New Windows 11 25H2 Security Baseline Released in Microsoft Intune. Microsoft has introduced the latest Windows 11 version 25H2 security baseline for Microsoft Intune, aiming to help organizations strengthen endpoint security with updated recommended settings. This release is part of Microsoft’s effort to keep enterprise environments secure […]

April 7, 2026 · 4 min read