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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

MS Intune Remotely Access Windows Devices without User Interaction using Unattended Remote Help

Key Takeaways MS Intune Remotely Access Windows Devices without User Interaction using Unattended Remote Help! Unattended Remote Help in Microsoft Intune will allow administrators to access Windows devices without any end-user involvement. IT admins can remotely sign in using credentials to troubleshoot or manage devices, enabling true helpdesk-style remote support. This capability is part of […]

April 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

MS Intune Adds Support for Multiple MAM Managed Accounts in Outlook on iOS

Key Takeaways MS Intune Adds Support for Multiple MAM Managed Accounts in Outlook on iOS! MSIntune will soon support multiple MAM-managed accounts in the Outlook app on iOS. This allows users to manage multiple work profiles in one app. It improves flexibility with app-level protection policies. Only one MDM-managed account per device is still supported. […]

March 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Transforming Frontline Device Migration with Microsoft Intune to Ensure Smooth and Disruption Free Operations

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing the Transforming Frontline Device Migration with Microsoft Intune to Ensure Smooth and Disruption Free Operations. Microsoft has newly introduced a frontline-for migrating mobile devices to Microsoft Intune, focusing on helping organizations transition without disrupting critical day-to-day operations. This new approach focuses on moving devices in a way […]

March 31, 2026 · 4 min read
Windows

What Update Readiness Includes in Windows Autopatch

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about What Update Readiness Includes in Windows Autopatch. Windows Autopatch helps modernize and automate Windows update management. It simplifies patching, strengthens security, and allows IT teams to focus on what matters most. It keeps systems secure and compliant by reducing vulnerabilities, enables controlled rollouts with automatic distribution and scheduling, and […]

March 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Guided Scenario Wizards Removed from MS Intune only Windows 365 Boot Remains Active

Key Takeaways Guided Scenario Wizards Removed from MS Intune only Windows 365 Boot Remains Active! All Guided Scenarios, except Windows 365 Boot, have been removed from the Microsoft Intune admin center. The administrators can no longer access or use the guided scenario wizards for new configurations. Any Intune objects that were previously created using these […]

March 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Improve Intune RBAC Permissions with Scope Tag Decoupling

Key Takeaways How to Improve Intune RBAC Permissions with Scope Tag Decoupling! In Intune, if an admin has multiple roles with different scope tags, their permissions can get combined. This may give them more access than they actually need. Microsoft is fixing this by introducing a one-time change that separates these permissions. After this, access […]

March 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Ensure All Domain Member Secure Channel Traffic Is Always Signed or Encrypted

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing, How to Ensure All Domain Member Secure Channel Traffic Is Always Signed or Encrypted. This policy lets you enforce that all secure channel communications between a domain member and a domain controller are either digitally signed or encrypted. When a computer joins a domain, it establishes a […]

March 30, 2026 · 7 min read
AI

100+ New Assessment Checks for Data and Network Security

Key Takeaways 100+ New Assessment Checks for Data and Network Security. Zero Trust is getting an important update, with AI now added as a core pillar along with Identity, Devices, and Network. This means organisations need to treat AI security as a key part of their overall security strategy. Microsoft has also introduced the Zero […]

March 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Entra

Microsoft Entra License Usage Insights Tenant-Level Entitlement and Feature Utilization Analysis

Key Takeaways Microsoft has introduced Entra License Usage Insights to provide a centralized view of license consumption across your tenant. The License Usage page in the Microsoft Entra admin center helps administrators understand how features are being used, making it easier to identify underutilized licenses and optimize overall licensing costs. Microsoft Entra License Usage Insights […]

March 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Control Offline Files Synchronization When Users Log Off using Intune Policy

Key Takeaways Let’s discuss How to Control Offline Files Synchronization When Users Log Off using Intune Policy. Offline Files is a Windows feature that allows users to access network files even when they are not connected to the corporate network. This is especially useful for laptops and remote users who frequently work offline. To ensure […]

March 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Security

Adoption of Quantum Safe Algorithms and Hybrid Cryptography in Windows

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Adoption of Quantum Safe Algorithms and Hybrid Cryptography in Windows. Post Quantum Cryptography is introduced to protect data from future threats caused by powerful quantum computers. Introducing recently standardized quantum safe algorithms, organizations can now begin preparing for this major shift. New algorithms such as ML KEM […]

March 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Security

Microsoft Introduces Post-Quantum Cryptography for Future Windows Security

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Microsoft Introduces Post-Quantum Cryptography for Future Windows Security. Microsoft has newly introduced a strong focus on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as part of its evolving Windows security strategy. This move comes in response to the growing awareness that future quantum computers could break many of the encryption methods […]

March 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Intune

Turn Off Program Compatibility Assistant Configuration using Intune policy

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Turn Off Program Compatibility Assistant Configuration using Intune policy. The Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant policy is a device-based setting available under Computer Configuration in Windows. This policy allows administrators to control whether the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) feature runs on managed devices. PCA is responsible for […]

March 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Entra

How to Identify AI Agents in Entra Tokens using Facet Claims

Key Takeaways How to Identify AI Agents in Entra Tokens using Facet Claims! The new “facet” claims in Entra Agent ID tokens provide additional context without changing the existing core claims, such as tid, sub, and azp. Organisations can continue using their current token validation logic while gaining deeper visibility into identity relationships within each […]

March 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Reducing Latency with Fast Lane Notification Architecture in Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about the Reducing Latency with Fast Lane Notification Architecture in Intune. Eventual consistency is a model in distributed systems where changes are not immediately reflected across all nodes, but over time, all copies of the data become consistent. Reducing Latency with Fast Lane Notification Architecture in Intune The earlier system […]

March 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Windows

Microsoft Enhances Security with User-Bound Encryption and VBS Enclaves

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Microsoft Enhances Security with User-Bound Encryption and VBS Enclaves. Microsoft has introduced a powerful new security capability focused on protecting sensitive data and strengthening user authentication. At the center of this update is the VBS Enclave SDK, a new development toolkit that enables applications to run critical […]

March 26, 2026 · 4 min read