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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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Android

Microsoft Intune Finally Restores Password Manager Support for Android Enterprise Devices

Key Takeaways By default, Android blocks third-party password manager and credential apps on managed work devices. With this new Intune setting, IT admins can allow trusted apps like Microsoft Authenticator or other password managers to securely save and autofill passwords and passkeys. This also helps organizations enable passkey sign-ins and control which apps are trusted […]

May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Entra

How Microsoft Entra Face Check Fixes Recovery Gap in Phishing-Resistant Authentication

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing How Microsoft Entra Face Check Fixes Recovery Gap in Phishing-Resistant Authentication. Microsoft recently announced the general availability of new account recovery capabilities in Microsoft Entra ID, designed to support phishing-resistant authentication. The update helps organisations recover user accounts without falling back to weak authentication methods like one-time […]

May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Enable Alphanumeric Device Password Required for Devices using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Enable Alphanumeric Device Password Required for Devices using Intune. The Alphanumeric Device Password Required setting is a cornerstone of “Identity-driven security. This setting dictates whether a user can use a simple PIN (e.g., 1234) or if they are forced to use a complex password containing both letters and numbers. […]

May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Windows 365

Free 50-Hour Windows 365 for Agents Trial Now Available with Microsoft Copilot Studio

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Free 50-Hour Windows 365 for Agents Trial Now Available with Microsoft Copilot Studio. AI-driven Computer-Using Agents (CUAs) are a newly announced feature in Microsoft’s Windows 365 for Agents, currently in public preview (as of 2025–2026). This new feature allows AI agents to interact with applications through the user interface, just like […]

May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Entra

MS Entra Face Check Strengthens Identity Verification for Onboarding Access Requests and Account Recovery

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing MS Entra Face Check Strengthens Identity Verification for Onboarding Access Requests and Account Recovery. Microsoft recently announced support for Face Check with Microsoft Entra Verified ID to help organisations secure important identity verification scenarios such as employee onboarding, access requests, and account recovery. The feature is to […]

May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Disable Automatic Download of GenAI Mode in Google Chrome with an Intune Settings Catalog Policy

Key Takeaways When the Google Chrome policy is configured as Allowed (0) or left Not Configured, Chrome automatically downloads the foundational GenAI model and uses it for local inference on the device. This enables AI-powered browser features without requiring additional user interaction or manual downloads. Disable Automatic Download of GenAI Mode in Google Chrome with […]

May 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Intune

Fix Upgrade Issues in Specific Microsoft Intune Tunnel Versions using mstunnel-patch-2602 Script

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Fix Upgrade Issues in Specific Microsoft Intune Tunnel Versions using mstunnel-patch-2602 Script. Microsoft has shared details about a known upgrade problem affecting some Microsoft Tunnel servers running version 20260129.1. Due to this issue, certain servers may fail to complete updates and remain stuck on the older release. […]

May 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Intune

Enable Print Spooler Redirection Guard Option using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Enable Print Spooler Redirection Guard Option using Intune. This policy setting determines whether Redirection Guard is enabled for the print spooler. Redirection Guard can prevent file redirections from being used within the print spooler. Enable Print Spooler Redirection Guard Option using Intune The Intune policy setting “Configure Redirection Guard: Redirection Guard […]

May 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Android

Microsoft Teams on Android to Support Third-Party Meetings with SIP Integration

Key Takeaways Microsoft Teams on Android to Support Third-Party Meetings with SIP Integration! Microsoft is improving cross-platform communication by enabling Microsoft Teams users on Android devices to join third-party meetings using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Recently added to the Microsoft 365 roadmap, this upcoming feature helps organizations connect different communication platforms more easily. Microsoft Teams […]

May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

New Selective Response Actions Improve Safer Device Onboarding in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Key Takeaways Selective Response Actions is a new Preview feature in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that gives organizations better control over security response actions during device onboarding. It helps IT and security teams apply high-impact actions more carefully on Tier-0 systems and other important devices, improving protection while maintaining operational stability. New Selective Response Actions […]

May 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Entra

EntraOps v0.7.0 Released with Improved Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance and Role Visibility

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing, EntraOps v0.7.0 Released with Improved Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance and Role Visibility. Recently, Microsoft-focused security research project EntraOps announced the public release of EntraOps Privileged EAM v0.7.0, introducing several new capabilities designed to improve Microsoft Entra tenant governance and privileged access visibility. The update brings multiple enhancements […]

May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Entra

Microsoft Reports 95% Passkey Sign-In Success and 14× Faster Authentication

Key Takeaways In this post, we are discussing Microsoft Reports 95% Passkey Sign-In Success and 14× Faster Authentication. Microsoft has announced major improvements to its passkey and account recovery experience, focusing on closing security gaps that attackers continue to exploit even after organisations adopt passwordless sign-ins. Microsoft Reports 95% Passkey Sign-In Success and 14× Faster […]

May 8, 2026 · 5 min read
SCCM

ConfigMgr 2603 Introduces New Early Update Enrollment Process

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing the ConfigMgr 2603 Introduces New Early Update Enrollment Process. Microsoft has officially released Configuration Manager version 2603 to the Early Update Ring, giving organizations an opportunity to test upcoming improvements before the global production rollout. The release is targeted at enterprises running ConfigMgr version 2409 or later […]

May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Intune

How to Enable Private Network Firewall to Filter Network Traffic using Intune

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss How to Enable Private Network Firewall to Filter Network Traffic using Intune. Enable Private Network Firewall is a foundational security control within the Microsoft Intune Endpoint Security framework. This setting specifically targets the Private network profile on Windows devices. How to Enable Private Network Firewall to Filter Network Traffic using Intune […]

May 7, 2026 · 6 min read