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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.
Windows 365
Windows
Major Impact on Functionality for Windows Media Player Silverlight Deprecation of Legacy DRM Services
Major Impact on Functionality for Windows Media Player Silverlight Deprecation of Legacy DRM Services! In September 2024, Microsoft announced the deprecation of legacy DRM (Digital Rights Management) services. It is primarily used by older Windows platforms and applications, such as Windows Media Player, Silverlight clients, and Windows 7 and Windows 8 clients. These DRM services […]
Windows 365
RDP Port 3389 is Disabled by Default for All Newly Provisioned Windows 365 Cloud PCs
RDP Port 3389 is Disabled by Default for All Newly Provisioned Windows 365 Cloud PCs! When you create a new Windows 365 Cloud PC, the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) port (Port 3389) is turned off by default. If you need to use Remote Desktop, you must manually (better via Intune) enable the port in specific […]
Intune
Intune Fully Supports iOS iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 New Features and Enhancements
Today, I will explore the details of Intune Fully Supports iOS iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 New Features. Day-zero support, also known as same-day support, confirms that software solutions are compatible with the latest operating system versions when those updates are accessible to the public. According to a recent Apple announcement regarding the release of […]
Entra
Top 40 Microsoft Entra Interview Questions and Answers Modern Identity and Access Management Solution
Let’s discuss the Top 40 Microsoft Entra Interview Questions and Answers Modern Identity and Access Management Solution. Microsoft Entra and other modern solutions, such as PingID/Okta, play a crucial role in this digital landscape. You also need to understand the essential identity-related scenarios. What is User Identity? What is Device Identity? Why do we need […]
Intune
Unsupported Versions of iOS iPadOS MacOS Devices for Intune | Minimum Supported Versions 16 and 13
Unsupported Versions of iOS iPadOS MacOS Devices for Intune! Microsoft Intune now requires devices to run at least iOS/iPadOS 16.x for iPhones and iPads and macOS 13.x for Macs. Older versions cannot be supported anymore, so users must update to these versions or higher to keep using Intune for device management. By requiring iOS/iPadOS 16.x […]
Intune
September 2024 Windows 10 KB5043064 Patches and 4 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft released Windows 10KB5043064 patches as part of the September 2024 patch Tuesday. There are also 4 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities. The September patch update addressed security issues in the Windows Operating System. Windows 11 also has Patch Tuesday updates every month. There are 2 KB in Windows 11, such as KB5043076 and KB5043067. The Patch Tuesday […]
Intune
Enable Intune Custom Hardware Inventory Option for Windows Devices Using Intune Plan 1
Microsoft announced the Intune Custom Hardware Inventory option for Windows devices. This feature will be part of Intune Plan 1, so you need an additional license. Is it a custom hardware inventory? We will find more in this post! Many IT admins and organizations are waiting for custom inventory, one of the most used features […]
Azure
Azure Classic Administrators will be Deprecated on 31st August 2024 Crucial to Convert to Azure RBAC Roles
Azure Classic Administrators will be Deprecated on August 31, 2024! On that date, Microsoft will officially deprecate classic administrators in Azure. This administrative role will no longer be supported. If you currently rely on classic administrator roles, you must take action to prevent losing access to your Azure subscriptions. Classic administrator roles in Azure include […]
SCCM
FIX SCCM MP Connection Issue to Site Server Database | How Microsoft Fixed this Issue
Let’s see how to fix SCCM MP Connection Issue to Site Server Database. SCCM Hotfix KB29166583 is here to fix the known issue of MP Connection to the Site server. This hotfix was temporarily revoked due to known issues, and now it’s back! Microsoft has released SCCM Hotfix KB29166583 to address CVE-2024-43468, a security vulnerability […]
Entra
Brand Identity Advanced Customization Options for Microsoft Edge Browser for Business
Discuss the Brand Identity Advanced Customization Options for Microsoft Edge for Business. The Microsoft Edge management service enables administrators to customize and enhance the browser appearance to align with their organization’s branding. Using this service, administrators can manage and personalize the appearance of Microsoft Edge for Business, including integrating logos, color schemes, and other visual […]
Windows 11
Add or Remove Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11 | Do you want to Make Quick Registry Edits?
Do you want to Make Quick Registry Edits? Let’s discuss Easy Methods to Add or Remove Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11. The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows Operating System and applications that use the registry. As you know, the Registry is an essential component […]
Microsoft 365
Fix Outlook Error when Updating Meeting in Personal or Shared Calendar
Let’s discuss the Outlook Error When Updating a Meeting in a Personal or Shared Calendar. When users attempt to update a meeting on their own or in a shared calendar in Microsoft Outlook, they may experience error messages that prevent the update from being completed. These errors are generally related to conflicts in how the […]
Azure
Disable MFA option for Microsoft Azure Entra and Intune Admin Centers is not available starting 15 October 2024
Let’s discuss the Disable MFA option for Microsoft Azure Entra and Intune Admin Centers, which is unavailable starting 15 October 2024. Beginning October 15, 2024, Microsoft will require mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for accessing Microsoft Azure, Entra, and Intune admin centers. Microsoft is investing $20 billion to strengthen security in the next five years. As […]
Teams
How to Get Highlights from the Past 7 Days in Microsoft Teams Chat
Let’s discuss How to Get Highlights from the Past 7 Days Prompt in Microsoft Teams Chat. Microsoft has introduced this feature, which helps users review the main points, action items, and decisions without having to scroll through long threads. As you know, Microsoft Teams changed entirely after the arrival of Copilot. Teams are the best […]
Microsoft 365
Top 10 Must Try Copilot Prompts of Microsoft 365
Let’s discuss the Top 10 Must-Try Copilot Prompts of Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 Copilot is essential for boosting productivity and managing your workload more effectively. Copilot is an AI-driven assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. It boosts productivity by automating tasks, creating content, and offering data-driven insights, helping users […]
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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