Microsoft 365
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.
Microsoft 365
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Intune
Improving Windows Application Security by Controlling DLL Search Order using Intune Policy
Key Takeaways Here, in this post we are discussing Improving Windows Application Security by Controlling DLL Search Order Using Intune Policy. Safe DLL Search Mode is a Windows security setting that controls how the system looks for files called DLLs when an application runs. DLL files help programs work properly, but if Windows searches for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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