Intune
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.
Intune
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 […]
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 […]
Windows 365
Microsoft Strengthens Windows App After Remote Desktop Client Support Ends in March 2026
Key Takeaways In this post we are discussingMicrosoft Strengthens Windows App After Remote Desktop Client Support Ends in March 2026. Microsoft has announced new updates to its Windows App to work smoothly, easy to use, and secure for people who access Windows from the cloud. These updates come at the right time, as more companies […]
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 […]
Cloud
Automated Email Notification for Windows 365 Cloud PC Provisioning using Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps
Key Takeaways Automated Email Notification for Windows 365 Cloud PC Provisioning using Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps! When a Windows 365 Cloud PC is created for a user, the system can automatically send them an email saying their Cloud PC is ready. This means IT staff do not need to send emails manually. This […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Microsoft 365
Enable Alternate Error Pages in Microsoft Edge Via Microsoft 365 Admin Center Policy
Let’s discuss how to Enable Alternate Error Pages (AlternateErrorPagesEnabled) in Microsoft Edge. This is a Microsoft Edge policy that allows Edge to connect to a web service. This will help generate URLs and provide search suggestions for problems like DNS errors. The Microsoft 365 Admin Center enables administrators to manage settings through Microsoft products, including […]
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 […]
Intune
Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync
Key Takeaways How to Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync. Organizations using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro are experiencing issues with legacy connectors that are now unsupported. Following outdated Microsoft documentation, many admins initially set up the old connection method, only to discover that Jamf […]
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