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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 Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender Custom Data Collection Lets You Collect Custom Endpoint Logs Without Extra Agents

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Microsoft Defender Custom Data Collection to Streamlined Telemetry without Extra Agent. Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Defender Custom Data Collection. This feature is simplified collection of logging through the Defender agent itself. Microsoft Defender Custom Data Collection to Streamlined Telemetry without Extra Agent Admins can define which events […]

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Microsoft Intune Adds Local AI Agent Inventory for Better AI Visibility and Security on Windows Devices

Key Takeaways Microsoft Intune Adds Local AI Agent Inventory for Better AI Visibility and Security on Windows Devices! Microsoft Intune now allows admins to extend Windows device inventory by collecting details about locally installed AI agents through the Properties Catalog feature. This helps organisations improve visibility, security, compliance, and governance for AI tools running on […]

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

Disable Click to Do Feature on Windows Devices using Intune Policy

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss Disable Click to Do Feature on Windows Devices Using Intune Policy. Click to Do is a feature that lets users take actions on content displayed on their screen. When activated, it captures a screenshot of the current screen and analyses it locally on the device to suggest relevant actions. The […]

May 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Enable Advanced Audit Policy Settings in Windows using Intune

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about ‘enable advanced audit policy settings in Windows using Intune‘. This policy helps to audit the use of backup and restore privileges. Basically, auditing means tracking and recording activities or actions in a system. This security setting determines whether to audit the use of all user privileges, including Backup and […]

May 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Microsoft 365

Microsoft Announces Major Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Changes Coming in Mid-2026

Key Takeaways Microsoft Announces Major Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Changes Coming in Mid-2026! Microsoft is introducing major updates to Microsoft 365, Office 365, and EMS suites in mid-2026, adding several advanced security and management capabilities directly into existing plans. New additions include Defender for Office 365 P1, Time-of-Click Protection for malicious URL scanning, Intune […]

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Set Maximum Storage Duration for Recall Snapshots on Windows 11 using Intune

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. […]

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Windows 11

How to Fix Windows Update Issues on Restricted or Firewalled Networks

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about How to Fix Windows Update Issues on Restricted or Firewalled Networks. Microsoft confirmed that customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. Affected systems show error code 0x80010002 when trying to update. Due to this issue, users cannot complete […]

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Azure

Azure Files Goes Cloud-Native with Entra-Only Identities and Managed Identities

Key Takeaways Managed Identity and Entra-Only identities for Azure Files help organizations build a fully cloud-native and secure storage environment by removing the need for passwords, storage account keys, on-premises Active Directory, or hybrid identity infrastructure. With native Microsoft Entra ID authentication, applications, virtual machines, and users can securely access Azure Files using identity-based authentication […]

May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Entra

Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access Blocks Sensitive File Uploads to ChatGPT and Gmail

Key Takeaways Microsoft has introduced new file type control capabilities in Entra Global Secure Access, helping organizations reduce Shadow AI and data leakage risks. The feature allows administrators to block users from uploading sensitive file types to unapproved AI platforms such as ChatGPT and unapproved email communication services like Gmail at the network layer. The […]

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Microsoft 365

Microsoft Introduces File Quarantine for SharePoint and OneDrive DLP Policies to Strengthen Data Protection

Key Takeaways Microsoft Purview is adding a new File Quarantine feature for SharePoint and OneDrive DLP policies. If a file breaks a DLP rule, it will be moved automatically to a secure quarantine location managed by admins. Users will only see a placeholder message instead of opening the file directly. This helps organizations protect sensitive […]

May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Windows 11

Microsoft Improves Windows 11 Start Menu and Taskbar with New Personalization Features and Quality Enhancements

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about, Microsoft Improves Windows 11 Start Menu and Taskbar with New Personalization Features and Quality Enhancements. Microsoft bring new enhancements and quality on features in Start Menu and Taskbar on Windows 11 devices. Microsoft is focuses to bring flexibility and personalization on most visible and frequently used experiences in Windows. As […]

May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Control Search Settings on Windows Taskbar using Intune Policy

Key Takeaways How to Control Search Settings on Windows Taskbar using Intune Policy! Let’s learn how to control search settings on the Windows taskbar using Intune policy. This policy helps to configure search on the taskbar. If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can see and change this setting. This […]

May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Entra

Microsoft Entra ID Increases Conditional Access Policy Limit from 195 to 244 for Complex Security Environments

Key Takeaways Microsoft has increased the maximum number of Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID from 195 to 244. This is helpful for organisations that manage large environments with many users, apps, devices, and security requirements. Microsoft Entra ID Increases Conditional Access Policy Limit from 195 to 244 for Complex Security Environments Even though […]

May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
iOS

Update M365 Apps on macOS and iOS Before July 2026 to Avoid Certificate Expiration Issues

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Update M365 Apps on macOS and iOS Before July 2026 to Avoid Certificate Expiration Issues. Microsoft announced the biggest change in licensing update for Microsoft 365 apps on macOS and iOS takes effect on July 13, 2026. Apps that are updated to the minimum required versions already include the renewed certificate and […]

May 18, 2026 · 3 min read