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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

How to Control Diagnostic Log Collection on Your Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Controlling Diagnostic Log Collection on Your Devices using Intune. This policy setting determines whether extra diagnostic logs can be gathered when more detailed information is needed to fix a problem on a device. These additional logs are only sent if the device is already set up to […]

April 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Windows 11

Windows 11 Narrator Expands AI-Powered Image Descriptions Beyond Copilot+ PCs

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Windows 11 Narrator Expands AI-Powered Image Descriptions Beyond Copilot+ PCs. On Windows 11, the Narrator feature can now generate image descriptions using AI without requiring a local AI model. Previously limited to Copilot+ PCs, the system will now use Copilot to analyze and provide image descriptions, making the feature […]

April 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Windows 11

Windows 11 April 2026 Update Introduces Smart App Control Without Reinstallation

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Windows 11 April 2026 Update Introduces Smart App Control Without Reinstallation. Windows 11 will start receiving the April 2026 Security Update on April 14, bringing new features, improvements, and security fixes. The update enhances Smart App Control, adds AI image descriptions to Narrator, improves File Explorer, refreshes the Settings […]

April 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Control Music Shortcut on the Start Menu using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Control Music Shortcut on the Start Menu using Intune. This policy controls whether the Music shortcut is shown or hidden on the Start menu. When the value is set to 0, the Music shortcut is hidden, and the option to change it is disabled (greyed out) in […]

April 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Entra

Microsoft Entra SCIM 2.0 APIs for User and Group Lifecycle Management

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Entra SCIM 2.0 APIs for User and Group Lifecycle Management. Microsoft Entra ID supports the System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) 2.0 standard in multiple ways depending on the provisioning scenario, acting either as a SCIM client to provision users and groups from Microsoft Entra into partner applications, […]

April 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Microsoft Intune Stateful FTP Filtering Setting for Secondary Connections

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Microsoft Intune Stateful FTP Filtering Setting for Secondary Connections. Stateful FTP inspection is a firewall feature that monitors the FTP control channel and automatically opens the required ports for the data channel. This helps FTP work smoothly because FTP uses separate connections for control and data transfer. By tracking […]

April 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Intune

What is Enterprise App Management and How EAM Apps are Delivered

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about What is Enterprise App Management and How EAM Apps are Delivered. Enterprise App Management includes preconfigured metadata, update availability, guided updating, and version visibility. What is Enterprise App Management and How EAM Apps are Delivered Enterprise App Management provides a curated list of enterprise-ready Win32 apps, while Microsoft Store […]

April 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Intune More Timely Windows Device Notifications for Improved Check-In Reliability

Key Takeaways Intune More Timely Windows Device Notifications for Improved Check-In Reliability! Microsoft Intune sends notifications to devices whenever changes require them to check in. However, delays can occur if devices are offline or affected by conditions like network instability or low battery, which can result in missed or delayed check-ins and impact timely action […]

April 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Intune Adds Inventus OEMConfig App to Enhance Android Enterprise Management

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing the Intune Adds Inventus OEMConfig App to Enhance Android Enterprise Management. Microsoft Intune’s latest update introduces support for a new OEMConfig app from Inventus (com.inventus.oemconfig.gen), expanding its ability to manage a wider range of Android Enterprise devices. With this addition, organizations using Inventus devices can now apply […]

April 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Accelerate your Mac Management Proof of Concepts with Intune my Macs

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss Accelerate your Mac Management Proof of Concepts with Intune my Macs. Microsoft Intune offers a wide range of mature features for managing macOS devices, including security, compliance, applications, and user onboarding. However, many customers are not fully aware of these capabilities or how to use them together effectively. To simplify […]

April 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Windows

Windows Autopatch Management Status Report and Update Readiness Checkup

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Windows Autopatch Management Status Report and Update Readiness Checkup. The Windows Autopatch management status report provides a comprehensive, tenant-wide view of all devices managed through Intune, including their enrollment status and update management methods. Windows Autopatch Management Status Report and Update Readiness Checkup By consolidating this information into a […]

April 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Block Office Applications from Creating Executable Content in Microsoft Defender using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Block Office Applications from Creating Executable Content in Microsoft Defender using Intune. The Intune policy “Block Office applications from creating executable content” is a critical Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rule. It is designed to prevent Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) from spawning or writing executable files to the […]

April 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Understanding Windows Remote Wipe Failures in Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Understanding Windows Remote Wipe Failures in Microsoft Intune. Windows device wipe failures in Microsoft Intune are becoming a recurring concern for many administrators. Instead of performing a full reset, affected devices simply reboot and return to the login screen while disappearing from Intune. This creates a major […]

April 1, 2026 · 4 min read
AI

Microsoft Introduces AI Certifications to Help You Build Skills for Future Jobs in 2026

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Microsoft Introduces Advanced AI Certifications to Support the Growing Demand for AI Skills Across Industries. Microsoft has announced an expansion of its AI certification portfolio, introducing new credentials designed to help professionals build skills for an AI-driven job market. The update includes new role-based certifications, upcoming exams […]

April 1, 2026 · 6 min read