Anoop C Nair

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Configure Automatic SharePoint Library Sync using Microsoft Intune. This setting allows you to automatically sync selected SharePoint team site libraries to users’ devices when they sign in to the OneDrive sync app. The sync may take up to 8 hours after sign-in, and OneDrive Files On-Demand must be enabled. […]

Key Takeaways Allow or Block Apps from Sharing User Activity to Activity Feed using Intune! The Publish User Activities policy in Intune controls whether Windows and apps can send user activity information to the Windows Activity Feed. User activities may include opening apps, working on documents, or browsing websites. When the policy is enabled, Windows […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Managing the Storage Sense Policy in Windows using Intune. This policy controls whether Storage Sense is enabled, disabled, or unconfigured on a device. If the policy is Enabled, Storage Sense is turned on and runs by default when disk space is low. Users cannot turn it off, […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Secure Printer Installations with Intune by Allowing only IPPS Printers using TLS. This policy setting determines whether communication with printers using the Microsoft IPP Class Driver must use IPPS, which provides secure communication through TLS encryption. When this setting is enabled, only IPP printers that support IPPS can be […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How Automates Data Collection to Boost Phishing Protection using Intune Policy. Enhanced Phishing Protection helps improve security by detecting when users enter their work or school passwords into suspicious websites or apps. This policy setting determines whether additional information, such as displayed content, sounds, and application memory, can be […]

Key Takeaways In this post, we discuss Secure Sensitive Screens Through Onlooker Detection Controls using an Intune Policy. With Microsoft Intune’s Settings Catalog, administrators now have more granular control over advanced features like Human Presence detection. One such setting, Force Onlooker Detection Action, ensures that sensitive screen content is protected from unintended viewers. This policy […]

Key Takeaways Explicit Forward Proxy in Microsoft Entra Internet Access! This feature allows organizations to use secure web and AI gateway capabilities without deploying the Global Secure Access client, making it useful for browser-based and lightly managed environments. It works with browsers that support Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) files. Since this is a prerelease feature, Microsoft […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Why Android Business Apps Failed After Login on Intune Managed Devices. Organizations use Microsoft Intune to manage Android Enterprise fully managed devices and secure company data using App Protection Policies. But in some cases, a small policy configuration can createunexpected login issues for users. Recently troubleshooting was […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about How to Manage the Widgets Board Experience using Microsoft Intune. If this policy is disabled or left unconfigured, users can access the Widgets Board and see its icon on the taskbar. The Widgets Board experience can also be customized through Widgets Settings, which can be accessed directly from the […]

Key Takeaways In this post, Windows 365 Enterprise Now Supports Intune Autopilot Device Preparation Before User Sign-In. Microsoft has introduced a new update that brings Windows Autopilot Device Preparation support to Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs. The feature was previously available for Windows 365 Frontline and Flex and is now expanding to Enterprise environments. Windows […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Block Specific Device Classes to Take Control of Windows Drivers using Intune. This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about How Intune Device Reported Values Transform Reports and Troubleshooting Made Easier. Device‑reported values in compliance reports are a new Intune feature. Microsoft recently added this capability to provide admins with more context when troubleshooting noncompliance. How Intune Device Reported Values Transform Reports and Troubleshooting Made Easier Some compliance reports now […]

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing the Windows Autopilot Failing With 0x87D1041C After Company Portal Installation Issues. Recently, many IT administrators have reported issues with Windows Autopilot deployments failing after installing the May 2026 Windows update. The problem mainly affects devices where Company Portal from the Microsoft Store is configured as a required […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Microsoft Unlocks Entra Writeback for Cloud-Managed Remote Mailboxes to Help Remove Last Exchange Server. For customers with no remaining dependency on their last Exchange Server, a guide for decommissioning your last Exchange Server. Microsoft announced the Public Preview of Cloud-Managed Remote Mailboxes. Microsoft is excited to share these two new milestones […]

Key Takeaways The Local AI Agent Baseline OpenClaw in MS Intune helps organisations reduce the use of unauthorised local AI agents by applying device settings that interrupt commonly used execution methods. The baseline includes firewall rules that restrict outbound network communication from popular local AI runtime environments such as NodeJS, helping improve endpoint security and […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss How to Disable Promotional Apps in the Windows Share Sheet using Intune. This policy setting allows IT administrators to control whether promotional apps are displayed in the Share sheet. When the policy is enabled, Windows will prevent promotional apps from appearing in the Share sheet, providing users with a cleaner […]

Key Takeaways The updated Windows device sync experience in the Microsoft Intune admin center helps you provide live sync progress. It gives admins better visibility into every stage of the synchronisation process. Instead of waiting without feedback, admins can monitor each step in real time. It makes it easier to confirm that the sync is […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about how to set maximum storage duration for recall snapshots on Windows 11. This policy setting allows you to control the maximum number of days that Windows saves snapshots for recall. Recall continuously captures snapshots of user activity. This policy helps to set a time limit for storing those snapshots. […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Intune has received a new update that expands firmware management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy devices through Firmware Versionsintegration. This enhancement gives IT administrators more control over firmware and operating system updates, helping them […]

Key Takeaways Here, we are discussing Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks. According to the latest news coming that After March 31, 2026, any newly created Virtual Network (VNet) will no longer have automatic access to the internet. This update was highlighted by Christiaan Brinkhoff on his social media platform. Microsoft […]

Today, I would like to explore how to enable or disable the Mobile App Management policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. The Microsoft 365 admin center is a central hub where we can easily handle common administrative tasks like user accounts, billing, activity reports, and Microsoft 365 groups. Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about how to Configure Windows Sandbox vGPU Policy using Intune for Better Graphics Performance or Reduced Attack Surface. This policy setting controls whether Windows Sandbox uses a virtualized GPU (vGPU) or software rendering. If you enable this setting, Windows Sandbox can use the computer’s GPU, which provides faster and smoother […]

HTMD Community is organizing an in-person event HTMD Community Conference 2025 on December 6th Saturday at Bengaluru! The Bengaluru city widely regarded as the “Silicon Valley of India”. In this post, I’ll quickly cover top 20 Feeback that we have received in social media platform (LinkedIn). It’s really amazing to revisit the feedback while we […]

Key Takeaways 3 Best Practices to Secure Microsoft Intune Administration! Microsoft Intune helps IT and security teams manage devices by deploying apps, applying security policies, and configuring settings that keep users productive and organisations secure. Since Intune administrators have powerful permissions, it is important to have strong controls so only the right people can make […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Configure Copilot Page Context Access in Microsoft Edge using Intune for Secure AI Assistance. This policy controls whether Copilot in the Microsoft Edge sidebar can access content from the web pages a user is viewing. When enabled, Copilot can use page content to provide features such as page summaries […]

Let’s discuss Hide Frequently Used Apps from Start Menu using Intune Policy. Today, I am going to introduce one of the policies available in the Microsoft Intune Portal to manage the Start Menu. Have you seen Frequently Used Apps on the Start Menu of Windows Devices? If you are not familiar with Frequently Used Apps, […]

Let’s discuss the 4 Easy Steps to Explore your Intune Tenant Data with Security Copilot. Intune Explorer is a feature within the Microsoft Intune admin center that enables IT administrators to search, query, and act on Intune data using natural language. Compared to traditional tools that use Kusto Query Language (KQL) or manual filtering, Intune […]

Key Takeaways Microsoft Expands Connectivity Infrastructure Across 40 Azure Regions to Support Global Cloud Access! Microsoft operates its connectivity infrastructure across 40 regions worldwide. This global deployment ensures that users across geographic locations can reliably access cloud services without significant delays or interruptions. By distributing its infrastructure across multiple regions, Microsoft can provide consistent connectivity […]