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 11 Minimum System Requirements Updated
Let’s quickly check Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements to get a free upgrade to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 PC Health Check App. Is it possible to fix the issue? Can this PC run Windows 11? For some devices, resolve the problem related to Windows 11 support. Using the PC Health Check app, you […]
SCCM
Recover Expired Updates from SCCM WSUS Console
Today, I will explore how to recover Expired Updates from the admin console. The SCCM patch management is not easy if you are new to this process. Sometimes, missing patches in the admin console can confuse you. Let’s explore the options for recovering expired and deleted updates from the SCCM Console. Microsoft released a couple […]
AVD
AVD Azure AD Dynamic Device Group for Windows 10 Multi-Session | Enterprise for Virtual Desktops
Let’s check how to create AVD Azure AD Dynamic Device Group for Windows 10 Multi-Session | Enterprise for Virtual Desktops. The Azure AD dynamic groups must deploy policies and applications to AVD session hosts using Intune. Azure AD join, and Intune support are also coming soon, per the latest blog post from Microsoft. You can […]
Windows 10
Fix: Windows 10 PIN Issue | Something Happened and Your PIN isn’t Available Click to Set up Your PIN Again
Let’s see how to fix the Windows 10 PIN Issue: “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available. Click to set up your PIN again.” Microsoft recently had Windows 10 PIN-related issues with the June 2021 monthly “C” release preview updates. You can get more details about Windows 10 PIN in the post “What is Windows 10 […]
Intune
Intune Management Extension Health Evaluation | IME Health Issue | ClientHealthEval.exe | Task Scheduler
Let’s learn more about Intune Management Extension Health Evaluation tasks. Intune Management Extension (IME) handles Win32 app deployment on a managed Windows 10 endpoint. The task scheduler has some tips about IME health-related tasks. Windows 10 MDM channel is capable of deploying simple MSI applications. You can’t use the Windows 10 MDM channel and Intune […]
Intune
MEM Intune: Create Assignment Filters for Azure Virtual Desktop Single Session Windows 10 | AVD
Let’s learn to create assignment filters for Azure Virtual Desktop (a.k.a AVD—previously known as WVD). MEM Intune uses filters to deliver user policies only to single-session Azure VMs. Scott Duffey, Microsoft PM, sent me a Twitter note about using assignment filters. “Don’t forget – If you want to do user targeting of Intune policies but […]
Azure AD
Azure AD Dynamic Device Group Using Display Name Property | Azure Virtual Desktop | VM Name
Let’s learn how to create an Azure AD Dynamic Device Group Using the Display Name Property. I have seen that the display name property is useful for creating Azure AD dynamic device groups for Azure Virtual Desktop VMs. AAD dynamic Device groups are similar to dynamic device collections in SCCM. Azure AD (AAD) dynamic device […]
Windows 11 How to Turn On Dark Mode System Wide | Easy Method | Color Options
Let’s learn how to Turn On Dark Mode Systemwide for Windows 11. It’s time to understand the best option to change the Windows 11 system-wide theme to dark mode. How many of you like dark mode? Windows 11 has three (3) colors available as default. The default Windows 11 color option is the LIGHT. The […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Start Menu Taskbar Alignment Options | How to align Center or Left
Let’s check the Windows 11 Start Menu Taskbar Alignment Options. Until the Windows 11 release, we all had the taskbar aligned to the left. This post will provide more details about the Windows 11 start menu layout options. In Windows 11, you have two start menu or taskbar alignment options. I like the option of […]
Windows 10
Windows 10 Known Issue: News and Interests Button on the Windows Taskbar Might have Blurry Text | 21H1
Microsoft released details about Windows 10 Known Issue: News and Interests Button on the Windows taskbar might have Blurry Text. The known issue with the News and Interest button is impacting the following Windows versions: Windows 10 version 21H1; Windows 10 version 20H2; Windows 10 version 2004; Windows 10 version 1909. As of this blog […]
Altaro
Fix 5 Most Critical Microsoft 365 Vulnerabilities Revealed | Webinar
Learn How to Fix 5 Most Critical Microsoft 365 Vulnerabilities Revealed in the webinar sponsored by Altaro. Microsoft 365 is a compelling software suite for businesses. This business suit consists of many technologies. It seems that Microsoft 365 is becoming increasingly targeted by people who are trying to steal organization data. However, many experts in […]
SCCM
New SCCM 2103 Hotfix Rollup Update KB10036164 | List of Fixes for Configuration Manager 2103 | ConfigMgr
Microsoft released SCCM 2103 Hotfix Rollup Update KB10036164. The Configuration Manager production version of 2103 is generally available. Let’s understand the fixes already issued with the rollup hotfix for the 2103 version. You can check out our 2103 upgrade guide. The Fixes for the Configuration Manager 2103 list are available in the table format below. […]
SCCM
SCCM Patching Issue with Windows 10 KB5003637 June CU | Cumulative Update Confusion | ConfigMgr | WSUS
Today, I will explain the SCCM Patching Issue with Windows 10 KB5003637 June CU | Cumulative Update Confusion | ConfigMgr | WSUS. Do you see the SCCM patching issue with Windows 10 KB5003637 June Cumulative Update? If so, you are not alone. The entire MEM community is struggling with this if you have configured to […]
Windows 10
Windows 10 21H1 Patch | June 2021 | Intune | Outlook | Excel | 3D Paint | Defender | Remote Desktop | Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H1 Patch for June 2021. Microsoft released the list of Vulnerabilities in the June 2020 patch Tuesday, and there are announced for many Microsoft applications Intune Management Extension, Outlook, Excel, 3D Paint, Defender, Remote Desktop, and more. Microsoft released the latest version of Windows 10 21H1. I have also explained […]
AVD
Azure Virtual Desktop Azure AD Join Support with Intune Management | Endpoint Manager | WVD
Azure Virtual Desktop Azure AD Join Support with Intune Management is coming soon from many months for now. It seems Microsoft is nearer to the public preview release as per the latest rebranding announcement of WVD to AVD. While writing this post, the only supported scenario is hybrid Azure AD join for Azure Virtual Desktop […]
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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