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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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Microsoft 365

5 Days Pass to Use Microsoft 365 Apps Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint

Key Takeaways Let’s discuss the latest news that the 5 Days Pass to Use Microsoft 365 Apps Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint. users to use Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without making any payment. Users can now access these popular productivity apps for five days at no cost, making it easier to […]

January 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Control SHA256 Validation in Windows Package Manager using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Control SHA256 Validation in Windows Package Manager using Intune. This policy controls whether users can turn off SHA256 security checks in Windows Package Manager. SHA256 is a safety check that makes sure an app or package is not changed or damaged before installation. This policy is important […]

January 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Control Sign-in Input Methods to Login Screen for Standardize the Windows Sign-In Experience using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Control Sign-in Input Methods to Login Screen for Standardize the Windows Sign-In Experience using Intune. Sign-in Input Methods policy in Intune says that, how Windows handles keyboard layouts and Input Method Editors (IMEs) at the pre-authentication stage (the Sign-in screen). The main purpose of Sign-in Input Methods to Login Screen policy […]

January 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Windows 11

How to Fix Windows App Authentication Error 0x80080005 for AVD and Windows 365 After January Updates

Key Takeaways Hey, there today on the topic of How to Fix Windows App Authentication Error 0x80080005 for AVD and Windows 365 After January Updates. After the latest Patch Tuesday updates, users began reporting issues with the Windows App failing to authenticate Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 sessions. Microsoft has confirmed that this issue […]

January 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Disable Siri When the Device Is Locked on iOS using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Disable Siri When the Device Is Locked on iOS Using Intune. This policy controls whether Siri can be used when an iOS device is locked. If the policy is set to false, Siri will not work on the lock screen. This helps stop anyone from using voice […]

January 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Enable LLTD Responder for Network Diagnostics using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Enable LLTD Responder for Network Diagnostics using Intune. This Intune policy setting controls the Link-Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder, a component of the Windows Rally technologies. It is an OSI Layer 2 (Link Layer) protocol used by Windows to discover and visually map other devices on the same local […]

January 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Manage Today View on the iOS Lock Screen using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Manage Today View on the iOS Lock Screen using Intune. This policy controls whether the Today View is shown on the lock screen in the Notification Center on iOS devices. Today View shows widgets like calendar events, weather, news, and app shortcuts. By using this policy, admins […]

January 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Require Domain users to Elevate when Setting Network’s Location using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Require Domain users to Elevate when Setting Network’s Location using Intune. This setting controls the permissions required to change a network’s location profile (Public, Private, or Domain). Understanding this setting is crucial for managing the Windows Firewall behavior on managed devices. In Windows, every network you connect to is assigned a […]

January 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Disabling Internet Router Discovery for Better Network Safety using Intune Policy

Keay Takeaways In this article we are discussing, Disabling Internet Router Discovery for Better Network Safety using Intune Policy. This setting controls how a Windows computer finds its internet or network route. Normally, a computer needs a default gateway to send data outside its local network. Some older systems use a method called Internet Router […]

January 15, 2026 · 8 min read
Intune

Secure Windows Devices with BitLocker Startup Authentication using Intune

Key takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Secure Windows Devices with BitLocker Startup Authentication using Intune. This policy controls how BitLocker protects a Windows device when it starts. It decides whether a device uses TPM, TPM with PIN, or a startup key for authentication. By setting this policy using intune, administrators can make sure […]

January 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Intune

Managing Network Visibility by Disabling User Access to Connection Status using Intune Policy

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Managing Network Visibility by Disabling User Access to Connection Status using Intune Policy. This policy controls whether users are allowed to view the status of an active network connection through the taskbar connection icon or the Status dialog box. Normally, the connection status provides visibility into basic […]

January 14, 2026 · 9 min read
Intune

2026 January KB5074109 KB5073455 Windows 11 Patch | 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 114 Flaws

Key Takeaways The January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 focus on strengthening platform security, improving reliability, and refining the overall user experience. These cumulative updates address multiple security vulnerabilities, including zero-day issues, along with dozens of additional fixes aimed at reducing system risk and improving stability. The January 2026 update […]

January 14, 2026 · 12 min read
Intune

Restrict Host Pairing for Better iOS Device Security using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Restrict Host Pairing for Better iOS Device Security using Intune. This policy controls how an iOS device connects to computers using a USB cable. Normally, when you connect an iPhone or iPad to a computer, the device can trust that computer and allow data access. This policy […]

January 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Restrict Image Generation on iOS Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Restrict Image Generation on iOS Devices using Intune. This policy helps organizations control image generation features on iOS devices. Image generation tools can create pictures using AI, which may not always be safe for work or company data. By using this policy, admins can decide whether these features should […]

January 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Enable Windows Protected Print to Eliminate Print Vulnerabilities using Intune

Let’s discuss How to Enable Windows Protected Print to Eliminate Print Vulnerabilities using Intune. The “Configure Windows Protected Print” policy is a modern security setting introduced to overhaul the Windows print system. It transitions Windows from a legacy, driver-heavy architecture to a “driverless” model based on modern standards. As you know that, Windows Protected Print […]

January 13, 2026 · 7 min read