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
Windows 11
Best Practices to Restore the Old Classic Notepad Instead of Modern Notepad in Windows 11
Here are the Best Practices to Restore the Old Classic Notepad in Windows 11! Why are people interested in Old Classic Notepad? Let’s discuss it in a wide range of ways. Notepad is a basic text editor for creating and editing plain-text documents. This user-friendly feature comes pre-installed with Windows and is easily accessible to […]
Entra
Fix Issue with Entra Hybrid Joined Devices Unjoined and Rejoined after Intune Enrollment
Let’s discuss the Fix Issue with Entra Hybrid Joined Devices Unjoined and Rejoined after Intune Enrollment. Recently, Microsoft recognized an issue that affected these devices, which are unjoined and rejoined after enrollment. This issue occurs when hybrid devices are unjoined and rejoined to Microsoft Entra without first being unenrolled from mobile device management (MDM). Disruption […]
Microsoft
SC-900 Exam Preparation Guide Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
SC-900 Exam Preparation Guide Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate! The Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate is designed to help individuals launch a career in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. It focuses on providing job-ready skills, particularly those involving AI, to prepare learners for the evolving demands of cybersecurity roles. Preparing for the Microsoft Cybersecurity […]
SCCM
Right Click Tools for Intune and Recast Automation | First Look
Let’s see what is in Right Click Tools for Intune and Recast Automation! Recast Software has launched Right Click Tools for Intune, a set of tools designed to help IT teams manage devices more quickly and efficiently. This is the latest update on the news we shared before Intune Right Click Tools For Application Manager. […]
Events
Free HTMD Community Conference 2024 in Bengaluru In-Person Event at Microsoft Campus on Saturday 7th Dec
I am excited to announce the Free HTMD Community Conference 2024 in Bengaluru, an In-Person Event at Microsoft Campus on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. The wait is over; many community folks wanted this event back! Register now. Limited seats are available, so plan your travels as soon as possible. This is not just any tech […]
Azure
Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certification AZ-900 Exam Prep Guide | Azure Entry Level Exam
Let’s discuss the Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certification AZ-900 Exam Prep Guide. This exam prep guide helps users understand what to expect on the exam and includes a summary of the topics the exam might cover and links to additional resources. AZ 900 Exam Fundamental is an entry-level certification exam designed to validate your foundational knowledge […]
Power BI
Exam Prep Guide for PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certification
Let’s discuss the Exam Prep Guide for PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate. This exam preparation guide helps you to prepare for the PL-300 exam. This certification validates your ability to analyze data with Power BI, create visualizations, and provide actionable insights. Do you know what the PL-300 exam is? The PL-300 exam, or […]
Intune
Microsoft Adds Anti-Spoofing Update to Intune for On-Premises Comanaged Devices
Microsoft Adds Anti-Spoofing Update to Intune for On-Premises Comanaged Devices! In October 2024, Microsoft updated Intune, its device management tool, to improve security. This update helps prevent identity spoofing in on-premises systems. The update supports strong mapping to enhance the security of certificates that authenticate devices and users. Spoofing, where hackers use fake digital credentials […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Disk Cleanup Shows Incorrect Space Available for Cleanup Known Issue and Fix
Windows 11 Disk Cleanup Shows Incorrect Space Available for Cleanup Known Issue and Fix. This is the new challenge in Windows 11 2024 Update, or version 24H2. The latest update shows that disk cleanup may show the wrong space available for cleanup. The Windows 11 2024 Update, or version 24H2, the latest feature update for […]
Azure
AZ-104 Exam Prep Guide for Azure Administrator Associate Specialist Certification
Let’s discuss the AZ-104 Exam Prep Guide for Azure Administrator Associate Specialist Certification. Today, I will explore how to prepare to become an Azure Administrator AZ-104 Microsoft Associate Specialist. A Microsoft Azure Administrator is an IT professional handling daily tasks in Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Azure administration can familiarise itself with changes in cloud technology, […]
Intune
Intune Simplified App Control Policy Creation using Built-in Toggles and App Control for Business Capabilities
Intune Simplified App Control Policy Creation using Built-in Toggles and App Control for Business Capabilities. The Simplified App Control Policy Creation Experience is coming in 2025. Microsoft is introducing a new simplified way to create App Control policies in Intune, starting in October 2025. This new feature will make it easier to configure app policies […]
Teams
Teams New Policies Use Background Image from My Organization Policy and Allow Organizer to Control Meeting Theme
Hi, Today, we are discussing Teams New Policies Use Background Image from My Organization Policy and Allow Organizer to Control Meeting Theme. As you all know, Microsoft Teams gets new features every month. In October 2024, Microsoft released some exciting features that promote the organization’s brand identity through MS Teams meetings. We all know that […]
AVD
Windows 365 and AVD Support MMR Multimedia Redirection for Call Center VOIP Apps
Windows 365 and AVD Support MMR Multimedia Redirection for Call Center VOIP Apps. Modern Cloud virtual solutions such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are now ready to support Multi-Media Redirection (MMR) for VOIP applications. Call Redirection, specifically for WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) calls, is a new feature that enhances the performance of […]
Windows 11
Top 14 Tips and Tricks to Extend Laptop Battery Life for Windows Operating System without using ARM
Hi, today we are discussing the Top 14 Tips and Tricks to Extend Laptop Battery Life for Windows Operating System without using ARM. As you all know, battery life is a frustrating problem we often face while using a laptop. We continuously use laptops, and running low on batteries is an issue that always affects […]
Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is Now Available on WhatsApp | Chat Naturally by Smooth and Intuitive Conversations
Let’s discuss Microsoft Copilot is Now Available on WhatsApp. Chat naturally with Smooth and Intuitive Conversations. Finally, Microsoft introduced Copilot on WhatsApp, based on frequent feedback from Copilot users. With Copilot, users get instant help anytime. As you know, What does Meta own a free, multi-platform messaging app. Meta already brought Metal AI to WhatsApp. […]
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 […]
Azure AD
Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks
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 […]
Intune
How to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy
Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]
Azure
AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate
Let’s discuss the AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate. This exam is designed for professionals working with Azure security services and solutions. It validates a candidate’s expertise in managing Azure security controls, identity management, and securing data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. This certification is ideal for security engineers […]
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 […]
Intune
Updated Windows Device Sync Experience Enhances Per-Device Troubleshooting
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 […]
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 […]
Intune
Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune
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 […]
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 […]
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