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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
Stop Windows from Downloading Third-Party Wizard Providers for Maximum Privacy using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Stop Windows from Downloading Third-Party Wizard Providers for Maximum Privacy using Intune. The Intune policy setting Turn off the “Order Prints” picture task is a legacy administrative template setting that controls whether users can use the built-in Windows feature to order physical prints of their photos through third-party online services. Stop […]
Intune
Enhancing Endpoint Security with Administrator Account Renaming using Intune Policy
Key takeaways In this post, we are discussing, Enhancing Endpoint Security with Administrator Account Renaming Using Intune Policy. The Administrator account is available on every Windows device by default. This account has full control of the system, so it is very important to protect it. Many systems keep the default settings unchanged, which can make […]
Intune
Securing TCP IPv6 Communications by Limiting Retransmissions using Intune Policy
Key Takeaways Today we are discussing Securing TCP IPv6 Communications by Limiting Retransmissions Using Intune Policy. This is a important policy comes under the administrative templates. This policy focuses on controlling how many times a Windows device using IPv6 will try to resend data when it does not get a reply from the receiving system. […]
Windows 365
6 AI Agentic Features within Windows 365 Cloud PC
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about 6 AI Agentic Features within Windows 365 Cloud PC. Windows 365 Cloud PC is not just a virtual desktop anymore. With AI agentic capabilities, it can host intelligent software agents that work autonomously, interact with applications, and perform complex tasks securely. These features make Cloud PCs a powerful platform […]
Intune
Enable MPR Notifications for System to Easily Sync Passwords using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Enable MPR Notifications for System to Easily Sync Passwords using Intune. This policy setting controls whether winlogon sends Multiple Provider Router (MPR) notifications. MPR handles communication between the Windows operating system and the installed network providers. Enable MPR Notifications for System to Easily Sync Passwords using Intune MPR checks the registry […]
Intune
How to Fix Secure Boot Certificate Expiry and Renewal Error 65000 in Microsoft Intune
Key Takeaways Secure Boot is a Windows security feature that ensures your device starts using only trusted software. It works with UEFI firmware and uses digital certificates (called certificate authorities or CAs) to verify that boot components are legitimate and not tampered with by malware. These certificates have expiration dates, and the older Secure Boot […]
Windows 365
Windows 365 Introduces Three-Tier Region Selection for Smarter Cloud PC Deployment
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Windows 365 Introduces Three-Tier Region Selection for Smarter Cloud PC Deployment. Microsoft Hosted Network with Automatic Region Selection helps Windows 365 choose the best Azure region for Cloud PCs. It improves performance, reliability, and availability. From December 2025, Microsoft introduced a new three-tier region selection model. This gives IT […]
Intune
Managing Real Time Protection and Security Updates During Windows OOBE using Intune
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Managing Real Time Protection and Security Updates During Windows OOBE using Intune. This policy controls Microsoft Defender Real-Time Protection and Security Intelligence updates during the Windows Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). OOBE is the first setup screen you see when a new or reset device is turned on. This […]
Intune
How to Disable WinRM Basic Authentication and Achieve Zero-Trust Security using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Disable WinRM Basic Authentication and Achieve Zero-Trust Security using Intune. Basic authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM because credentials including passwords are transmitted in plain text. An attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able […]
Intune
New MAM Security Rules in Microsoft Intune Impact Outlook and Teams Access
Key Takeaways Let’s discuss the new MAM security rules in Microsoft Intune and their impact on Outlook and Teams access. January 19, 2026, Microsoft requires mobile apps protected by Intune to meet specific security and SDK standards. Previously, these requirements were treated as recommendations, but they are now mandatory. Apps that do not meet the […]
Intune
How to Enable Audit Process Creation Command Line Logging in Windows using Intune
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Enable Audit Process Creation Command Line Logging in Windows using Intune. This policy records command line details when a program starts on a Windows device. A process means any app or program that is running. When enabled, Windows saves how the program was started. This information is […]
Intune
Enable Notify Unsafe App Policy for Enhanced Phishing Protection in Defender Smart Screen using Intune
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Enable Notify Unsafe App Policy for Enhanced Phishing Protection in Defender Smart Screen using Intune. Notify Unsafe App”, is a core component of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen’s Enhanced Phishing Protection (introduced in Windows 11, version 22H2). It is designed to change user behavior by providing real-time warnings when they handle their corporate […]
Intune
Prevent Unauthorized Access by Configuring Screen Saver Lock Timing using Intune Policy
Key Takeaways Today we are discussing Prevent Unauthorized Access by Configuring Screen Saver Lock Timing using Intune Policy. This policy is created to make sure that a computer locks itself quickly when it is not being used. In offices and shared work areas, people may step away from their desks for a short time. If […]
Intune
How to Restrict Camera Access on Supervised iOS Devices using Intune
Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Restrict Camera Access on Supervised iOS Devices using Intune. This policy is used to disable the camera on iOS devices that are managed and supervised through Microsoft Intune. When enabled, users cannot open or use the camera app on their iPhone or iPad. This helps organizations control […]
Intune
How to Completely Lockdown OneDrive File Sync with Intune Policy
Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Completely Lockdown OneDrive File Sync With Intune Policy. OneDrive File Sync policy setting lets you prevent apps and features from working with files on OneDrive using the Next Generation Sync Client. Enabling this setting prevents users from accidentally (or intentionally) uploading confidential or sensitive corporate information to the OneDrive […]
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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