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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

Secure Windows Devices with App Control for Business Code Integrity Policy using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about secure Windows devices with App Control for Business Code Integrity Policy using Intune. The Deploy App Control for Business policy lets administrators control which applications and code can run on a Windows device by deploying a Code Integrity Policy. Once enabled, Windows applies these rules to both system-level and […]

July 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Intune

Manage Microsoft Cloud Authentication Settings for Google Chrome using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Manage Microsoft Cloud Authentication Settings for Google Chrome using Intune. This policy enables users to automatically sign in to websites and services using their Microsoft account or work/school account. When enabled, users do not need to enter their credentials repeatedly, as Windows uses their existing sign-in identity. Manage Microsoft […]

July 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Keep User Desktops Clean by Blocking Windows Media Player Shortcuts using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss how to keep user desktops clean by locking Windows Media Player Shortcuts using Intune. This policy setting allows you to prevent a shortcut icon for Windows Media Player from being added to the user’s desktop. If you enable this policy setting, users cannot add the Player shortcut icon to their […]

July 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Deploy Driver Updates from WSUS Instead of Windows Update using Intune to Test Approve and Schedule Deployments

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn to deploy driver updates from WSUS instead of Windows update using Intune to test approve and schedule deployments. This policy enables devices to automatically receive and install driver updates from Windows Update. Configure this policy to specify whether to receive Windows Driver Updates from Windows Update endpoint, managed by Windows […]

July 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Intune

Bypass Microsoft’s Safeguard Protection for Feature Updates using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about Bypass Microsoft’s Safeguard Protection for Feature Updates using Intune. This policy setting specifies that a Windows Update for Business device should skip safeguards. Safeguard holds prevent a device with a known compatibility issue from being offered a new OS version. Since safeguards aim to protect the device and user […]

June 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Entra

Entra ID SSPR Improves Security with Registered Authentication Methods | Impact on Unregistered Users Starting September 2026

Key Takeaway Entra ID SSPR Improves Security with Registered Authentication Methods! Starting September 7, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will require users to verify their identity using explicitly registered authentication methods. Directory-sourced contact information, such as mobile phone numbers, business phone numbers, and alternate email addresses, will no longer be accepted for […]

June 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

BitLocker Prompt Issue After June Patch KB5094126 Secure Boot UEFI 2023 Certificate Update

Key Takeaways BitLocker Prompt Issue After June Patch KB5094126 Secure Boot UEFI 2023 Certificate Update! After deploying the June 2026 Windows update (KB5094126), some HP EliteDesk 800 G6 devices began prompting for the BitLocker recovery key after every reboot. Based on our investigation, the Secure Boot UEFI 2023 certificate update does not appear to be […]

June 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Intune

Configure Windows Enhanced Sign-in Security ESS Policy in Microsoft Intune to Protect Windows Hello

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about Configure Windows Enhanced Sign-in Security ESS Policy in Microsoft Intune to Protect Windows Hello. Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) isolates both biometric template data and matching operations to trusted hardware or specified memory regions, meaning the rest of the operating system can’t access or tamper with them. Basically, this policy […]

June 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Windows 11

Boost Productivity with Zoom Workplace on Windows 11 | Setup Guide for Meetings Chat Calls and Collaboration

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about Boost Productivity with Zoom Workplace on Windows 11 | Setup Guide for Meetings Chat Calls and Collaboration. Zoom workplace is an AI-powered collaboration app used for online meetings, team collaboration, and video calls. This application helps to conduct meetings Including chat and messaging, screen sharing and Calendar Integration. Boost […]

June 25, 2026 · 35 min read
Intune

Configure Event Viewer Hyperlink Restrictions using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Configure Event Viewer Hyperlink Restrictions using Intune. This policy controls whether hyperlinks in the Event Viewer are active. Normally, Event Viewer turns web addresses (HTTP/HTTPS URLs) into clickable links and displays a “More Information” link for events created by Microsoft components. Clicking this link can open a webpage with […]

June 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Block Syncing of External List Via Lists Sync using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to block syncing of external list via lists sync using Intune. This policy helps to check whether users at your organisation able to sync the external list. This prevents users at your organisation from syncing lists that are shared from other organisations. This policy enhances security by blocking […]

June 23, 2026 · 6 min read