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
Intune
How to Install Windows Security Updates During OOBE using ESP with Intune and Autopilot
Key Takeaways Let’s discuss How to Install Windows Security Updates During OOBE using ESP with Intune and Autopilot. Microsoft has introduced a new control in Microsoft Intune that changes how Windows devices receive security updates during their first setup. While Windows has always aimed to keep devices secure during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). How to […]
Intune
Windows 11 26H1 vs 26H2 Explained Platform Update for New PCs and Feature Update for Everyone
Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Windows 11 26H1 vs 26H2 Explained Platform Update for New PCs and Feature Update for Everyone. Microsoft has officially confirmed the existence of Windows 11 version 26H1, but this release works very differently from what Windows users are used to. Previous Windows feature updates, 26H1 is not […]
Entra
How Entra Agent IDs and UEBA Updates Improve Threat Detection in Microsoft Defender
Key Takeaways Today Let’s discuss How Entra Agent IDs and UEBA Updates Improve Threat Detection in Microsoft Defender. Microsoft has announced an important update to Microsoft Defender that helps organizations better protect their AI agents. With the new Microsoft Entra Agent ID, AI agents can now have their own secure identity, similar to a user […]
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Explore New Device Report Filters in Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management for Prioritize Remediation
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Explore New Device Report Filters in Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management for Prioritize Remediation. The public preview of Device Vulnerabilities report in Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is available now. Explore New Device Report Filters in Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management for Prioritize Remediation Microsoft release the public preview of Device Vulnerabilities report […]
Intune
Windows 11 KB5077181 KB5075941 February 2026 Patch and 6 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 58 Flaws
Key Takeaways Windows 11 KB5077181 KB5075941 February 2026 Patch and 6 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 58 Flaws! In the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft added two useful improvements. First, the Settings Agent now supports more languages, making it easier for users around the world to use Settings in their own language. Second, Cross-Device Resume […]
Intune
Missing Intune Autopatch Secure Boot Certificate Status Report in Intune Console
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Missing Intune Autopatch Secure Boot Certificate Status Report in Intune Console. Microsoft officially declared that, the Autopatch Secure Boot status report is temporarily unavailable in Microsoft Intune Console. Missing Intune Autopatch Secure Boot Certificate Status Report in Intune Console The current unavailability of Autopatch Secure Boot Certificate Status Report badly […]
Intune
Microsoft Now Allows Up to 25 Apps in Intune Autopilot Deployment Profile Policy Including Windows 365
Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing, How to Add Up to 25 Apps in Intune Autopilot Deployment Profile Policy Including Windows 365. Microsoft has announced an important update to Windows Autopilot Device Preparation Policy in Microsoft Intune, making the initial setup of new Windows devices more flexible and complete. According to Microsoft, administrators […]
Intune
How to Fix Password Complexity Error 2016281112 on Windows Devices Managed by Intune
Key Takeaways Let’s discuss, Why Intune Shows Password Complexity Error 2016281112. Recently, some administrators have noticed that a few Windows devices in their Intune environment are showing Password Complexity Error 2016281112 (Remediation failed). At first, this error looks like it is related to the user account password, which can be confusing, especially in organizations where […]
Intune
Enable Suggested Apps in Windows Ink Workspace using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Enable Suggested Apps in Windows Ink Workspace using Intune. This policy setting determines whether suggested apps in Windows Ink Workspace are allowed. This policy helps organizations want to ensure users only use pre-approved software. Allowing suggestions invites users to download unvetted third-party apps from the Microsoft Store. Enable Suggested Apps in […]
Intune
Improving Organizational Security Posture with Secure Desktop UAC using Intune Policy
Key Takeaways Let’s discuss Improving Organizational Security Posture with Secure Desktop UAC Using Intune Policy. User Account Control (UAC) is a core Windows security feature designed to prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system. It works by asking for user confirmation or administrator credentials whenever an action requires elevated privileges. Improving Organizational Security Posture with […]
Intune
How to Control Automatic Display Adjustment on HoloLens using Intune
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Control Automatic Display Adjustment on HoloLens using Intune. This policy controls how the HoloLens display is automatically adjusted for each user. It helps the device set the best visual position so holograms look clear and comfortable. Users do not need to manually change settings before using the […]
Intune
How to Protect Servers from Resource Exhaustion Using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Protect Servers from Resource Exhaustion Using Intune. How to Protect Servers from Resource Exhaustion policy is a specialized network hardening configuration which were designed to provide more granular control over the Windows TCP/IP stack than the standard out-of-the-box settings. How to Protect Servers from Resource Exhaustion Using Intune This […]
Intune
How to Prevent Unauthorized App Installations in Windows Devices using Intune Policy
Key Takeaways Today we are discussing How to Prevent Unauthorized App Installations in Windows Devices using Intune policy. This policy focuses on how Windows handles application installations that need higher permission. In many environments, users run software daily, and not all software needs admin access. How to Prevent Unauthorized App Installations in Windows Devices using […]
Intune
Managing Default Messaging App Preferences on iOS Devices using Intune
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Managing Default Messaging App Preferences on iOS Devices Using Intune. This policy allows IT administrators to control which messaging app is set as the default on iOS devices. Using Intune, organizations can decide whether users should use a company-approved messaging app instead of personal apps. This helps […]
Intune
Enable Link-Layer Topology Discovery for Instant Network Health Analysis using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Enable Link-Layer Topology Discovery for Instant Network Health Analysis using Intune. The Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver policy controls the “Link-Layer Topology Discovery” (LLTD) mapper. This protocol allows a Windows computer to query the local network to discover other devices and determine the layout (topology) of the network. Enable Link-Layer […]
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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