News/Blogs
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Why Pilot Testing Is Different with Intuneby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon Skotheimsvik – MSEndpointMgr) on 08/01/2026 at 16:41
Testing firewall ports is something you think should be simple. Open a port, test connectivity, and you’re done. But working with Intune-managed endpoints can turn a “simple test” into a subtle puzzle. Recently, I ran into exactly that scenario while piloting an inbound TCP port for a […]
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Agentifiseringby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 30/12/2025 at 12:31
Forslag til et nytt ord for ordboka: Agentifisering. Kan vi bruke det som et norsk ord i forbindelse med generativ kunstig intelligens? Språklig vurdering: “Agentifisering” er ikke et offisielt ord i norske ordbøker (Bokmålsordboka, NAOB). Det følger likevel norsk orddanningsmønster og kan […]
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Definisjoner og begreper – norskby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 13/11/2025 at 09:27
Dokument/saksdokument: I følge DFØ er et dokument/saksdokument: Dokument er en logisk avgrenset informasjonsmengde som er lagret på et medium for senere lesing, lytting, fremvisning eller overføring., jfr. arkivloven § 2 bokstav a. Hva som utgjør et saksdokument, er definert i offentleglova […]
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DAX dDates table 2.0 | TMDLby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/11/2025 at 13:43
Many years ago I made a DAX calendar blogpost. I’ve been using that calendar table for many reports since then. Now it’s on like page 4 of the blog or something and it’s annoying to make all the clicks needed to get to it. Clearly the best solution is to make a new blogpost and
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BetterTogether in the Norwegian Microsoft Tech...by Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 01/11/2025 at 17:05
🏡New Home, Same Community Spirit The Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community is moving! As Microsoft transitions Community Teams tenants to the Microsoft Tech Community portal, we’re evolving into the Norwegian Microsoft Tech Community (NMTC). We are still a neutral, independent, and […]
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How to Remove Built-in Apps for Windows 11 25H2by Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon Skotheimsvik – MSEndpointMgr) on 29/10/2025 at 14:50
Here at MSEndpointMGR, we have a long history of providing solutions for removing unnecessary built-in apps from Windows. @nickolaja has done several posts over the last decade on the topic of removing built-in apps, before @benw, @mauriced, and @jankeskanke did the previous post on the subject in […]
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Embracing Continuous Learning for Organizational...by Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 26/10/2025 at 09:27
Build a thriving learning ecosystem that fosters continuous knowledge sharing, collaboration, and growth across your organization.
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When the community comes togetherby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 24/10/2025 at 17:07
it is amazing what can happen! 🗨️🧠❤️🔥💡💬 Monday October 20th, 2025, The Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community organized a community Engage Day at the Microsoft offices in Oslo. ✨What a day of sharing knowledge, insights, experiences and learning! ✨ #CommunityVibes The day […]
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Using RLS for Dynamic filteringby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 24/10/2025 at 12:30
Yes, you read the title correct. I know you might think “but.. RLS will remove the rows completely, not just filter it out”. Let me just outline the use case before I jump into the creative solution. You have a report. Users look into this report and they’re allowed to see data that regards […]
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CollabDays Bletchley Park 2025: SharePoint...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 01/10/2025 at 18:11
SharePoint storage optimization was the focus of my session at CollabDays Bletchley Park 2025, a fantastic community event that brought together Microsoft 365 professionals to share knowledge and best practices. My session, “Do We Really Need to Buy More SharePoint Storage?”, addressed a common […]
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Do You Really Need More SharePoint Storage?...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 30/09/2025 at 13:47
Many organizations reach their SharePoint storage limits and assume the only solution is to purchase additional storage. In most cases, you can avoid extra costs by optimizing what you already have. This article explains how to reduce storage consumption by managing file version history, governing […]
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Why Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Readiness Mattersby Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 11/09/2025 at 17:48
Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Readiness is essential for secure and effective AI adoption. Copilot is transforming the way we work by boosting productivity, creativity, and efficiency across Microsoft 365. But here is the challenge: Copilot surfaces what users already have access to. If your data […]
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Mastering Records Management in Microsoft...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 09/09/2025 at 19:35
Microsoft Purview Records Management has become a critical priority for organizations adopting AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Because Copilot surfaces everything a user can access, including redundant, obsolete, and trivial (ROT) data, weak governance now directly translates into productivity […]
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Purview Data Retention with Susan Lambby All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 09/09/2025 at 08:51
Title: Purview Data Retention with Susan Lamb | All Things M365 Compliance Description: What happens when data governance meets real-world complexity? In this episode of All Things M365 Compliance, @Nikki and I sit down with Susan Lamb to unpack the considerations and configurations of Microsoft […]
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RLS group with DAXby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/09/2025 at 13:12
When we talk about RLS, the first thing that comes to mind might be to set rules like “if your username matches this, you can see ‘your own’ data” or we’ll make a rule that simply says “Company = Contoso” and then we have to put people in that roles to make them see Contoso.
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Teams Private Channel Messages: Compliance Action...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 03/09/2025 at 16:14
Teams private channel messages are moving to group mailboxes, and compliance managers must act before September 20, 2025, to avoid data loss and compliance gaps. Microsoft is reengineering private channels to improve scalability and simplify governance. This change impacts Microsoft Purview […]
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Ultimate Guide to Microsoft 365 Data Storage...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 03/09/2025 at 16:14
Update (September 2025): This post has been updated to include the latest changes to private channel message storage and compliance. If you’re managing Microsoft 365, you already know it stores data across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and more. But do you know exactly where each type […]
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Teams Private Channel Changes and Purview. Act...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 03/09/2025 at 09:43
🎙️ All Things M365 Compliance Podcast 🎙️ Episode Title: Unlocking the Full Potential of Purview for Teams Private Channels in Microsoft Teams. In this episode, Nikki and Ryan explore the latest enhancements to private channels in Microsoft Teams, as detailed in […]
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The Hidden Intune Enrolled User Exists Check...by Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 01/09/2025 at 11:58
In many organizations, Windows Autopilot is used to streamline device provisioning. But there’s a common misstep: IT departments enrolling devices on behalf of users. While this might seem efficient, it introduces a hidden compliance risk that… The post The Hidden Intune Enrolled User Exists […]
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Jobbe smart i Teams – bruk Teams-kanalerby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 29/08/2025 at 12:34
Teams og kanaler – god praksis for samhandling – Merethe ufiltrert Hey venner, jeg har laget en “liten” (relativt ja!) video om hvordan jeg liker å jobbe med Teams-kanaler. Jeg synes det er altfor få som bruker Teams optimalt og håper at jeg “tegner” det opp her med noen konkrete […]
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First Look at IntuneDiffby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon Skotheimsvik – MSEndpointMgr) on 28/08/2025 at 22:31
Reviewing Microsoft Intune policies to identify differences, conflicts, and coverage gaps across device configurations can be a time-consuming and tedious task. This is especially true when you’re introduced to a new tenant and need to quickly understand the existing setup, or when Microsoft […]
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Microsoft Purview DLP: Best Practices for...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 22/08/2025 at 16:28
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is often misunderstood. Many organizations treat it as a quick fix, something that can be switched on in the portal. In reality, DLP is a strategic capability that requires planning, thoughtful policy design, and continuous improvement to be effective. […]
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Governing AI Shadow IT with the Microsoft Purview...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 20/08/2025 at 19:19
AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude are transforming the workplace. From customer service to content creation, employees are increasingly turning to them as productivity boosters. But with this innovation comes a challenge: ⚠️ How do you protect sensitive company data from being […]
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Common Mistakes in Microsoft Data Loss Prevention...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 19/08/2025 at 12:00
Title: Common Mistakes in Data Loss Prevention – What You Might Be Getting Wrong! Guest: Ewelina Paczkowska Description: Are your Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies truly protecting your organisation’s sensitive data? In this episode, I dive into the most frequent mistakes professionals make […]
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To copy or not to copy images in SharePoint?by Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 15/08/2025 at 13:27
See, that is the question? You might have noticed that when you want to add an image to a SharePoint page you get a pop-up asking if you want to copy or not copy the image. 🖼️ What the “Copy / Don’t copy” Prompt Means When you insert an image into a SharePoint page—especially […]
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The Silent Windows Autopatch Killerby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 14/08/2025 at 21:53
One of the most common silent Windows Autopatch killer settings seen in the wild is devices tattooed with settings that block them from communicating with Windows update services in the cloud. Normally, it’s easy to fix… The post The Silent Windows Autopatch Killer first appeared on Simon does.
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How AI Is Reshaping Microsoft 365 Compliance:...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 09/08/2025 at 11:36
Microsoft 365 AI compliance is fast becoming a critical priority as artificial intelligence transforms how businesses operate. Tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are reshaping productivity—but they also introduce new challenges for data governance, security, and regulatory alignment. In a recent […]
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Intune Conflicts on Local User Group Policiesby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 28/07/2025 at 12:12
Microsoft Intune’s account protection policies include a powerful feature: the ability to manage local user group membership on enrolled devices. This provides administrators with centralized control over key security groups, a major benefit for securing endpoints.… The post Intune Conflicts on […]
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Managing Windows 11 languages and region settings...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 27/06/2025 at 17:58
A year ago, I wrote “Managing Windows 11 languages and region settings (Part 1),” which explained the details of each setting and the results of PowerShell commands. But let’s take a look at these three scenarios, the main idea is the Operating System, and everything should be in English, and […]
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Topics and hashtags in Engageby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 23/06/2025 at 19:01
Have you ever wondered whether to use a hashtag # or a topic in Engage (also known as Microsoft Viva Engage)? While both help organize content, and both are searchable, they serve slightly different purposes. This post breaks down the differences and give you practical examples to help you decide […]
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That time I met David Allen and got to thank...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 23/06/2025 at 18:36
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Generating an Observation-Table with DAXby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 18/06/2025 at 12:30
We all strive for what really matters in life, enriching data, so I understand that I already preach to the choir with this blog post 😉 If you are however in that outlier percent of people with other, weird, interests in life, let me introduce you to what I mean by “Observation Table” and why
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Count down timer for Teams meetingsby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 02/06/2025 at 05:48
How does your calendar for the week look like? Lots of meetings planned? Do they all have an agenda and do you know why you are joining the meetings? 🗓️If they don’t have an agenda, and you are the organizer, update them with an agenda, that makes it easier for people to understand why […]
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Enhance Your Data Security Strategies – IRMS...by Nikki Chapple (All Things M365 Compliance) on 31/05/2025 at 00:18
I’m deeply honoured to have delivered the closing keynote with Ryan John Murphy from Microsoft at the IRMS Conference 2025 – The Peaky Path to Progress | 18th – 20th May 2025 | Birmingham, UK an event that continues to be the beating heart of the information management community. With over […]
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Prompt Buddy Power BI Templateby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 27/05/2025 at 19:13
I woke up one morning and had the urge to create a Power BI template for Prompt Buddy. You know how it is. This is not the story of how you install it. The Power BI Template file can be found on GitHub from the link above including installation instructions. This is the story of
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Migrating To The New 24H2 LAPS Settingsby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 20/05/2025 at 18:08
Not long ago, I walked through migrating from the Cloud LAPS solution by MSEndpointMGR to Microsoft’s built-in Windows LAPS via Intune. But Microsoft isn’t slowing down, and neither should you. The new 24H2 LAPS settings are… The post Migrating To The New 24H2 LAPS Settings first appeared on […]
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Viva Engage blogs and resourcesby Merethe Stave (MeretheStave) on 12/05/2025 at 14:18
Viva Engage help and learning Introducing Microsoft Viva Engage | Microsoft Learn Microsoft Viva Engage – Microsoft Adoption Stop “Discover what’s happening across your organization” emails from Yammer – TechLabs
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Shadow AI, Culture Change, and Compliance...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 30/04/2025 at 15:00
Title: Shadow AI, Culture Change, and Compliance: Securing the Future with Rafah Knight Description: Shadow AI is already here! Are you ready for it? In this episode of All Things M365 Compliance, Nikki Chapple and Ryan John Murphy are joined by Rafah Knight, founder of Secure AI, to explore […]
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Microsoft SC 401 Certified Information Protection...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 24/04/2025 at 13:00
🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀 Description: Hello everyone! In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the updates for the Microsoft SC-401 Certified Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate exam. Whether you're preparing for the exam or just curious about the changes, this […]
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Multiple sources in same Queryby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 11/04/2025 at 12:37
I’ve faced this scenario so often, it’s time for a blog post about it! The issue is that sometimes the data I want in my table is split into multiple sources. Here’s a sample example with only 10 rows for simplicity. I have users and meta data on each user. All good, right? Wrong. It’s
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Microsoft Information Protection - In the centre...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 13/03/2025 at 14:00
Title: Microsoft Information Protection - In the Centre of It All! Description: Welcome to the latest episode of Microsoft Information Protection, In the Centre of It All! 🎙️ In this episode: we dive deep into how Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) is the main focus of a comprehensive […]
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Power BI Template for Chess.comby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 05/03/2025 at 21:04
I recently got pulled into the rabbit hole that is chess and mainly the analytics of it. I’m still a terrible player by all accounts. As I visioned all things you could potentially do with PGN (Portable Game Notation) data, I realized this type of number crunching might be better suited for […]
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Get Copilot-Ready with Intuneby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon Skotheimsvik – MSEndpointMgr) on 20/02/2025 at 23:59
By now, you’ve probably heard the standard Copilot-Ready preparation advice: lock down data, control access, and prevent oversharing. That’s all critical—but it’s only half the equation. Even with perfect data governance, if your device configuration isn’t up to par, Copilot won’t […]
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Mastering Purview Exact Data Match with Ewelina...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 19/02/2025 at 12:00
Title: Mastering Purview Exact Data Match with Ewelina Paczkowska - All Things M365 Compliance Description: Welcome to "All Things M365 Compliance"! In this episode, we explore the intricacies of Microsoft Purview's Exact Data Match (EDM) with our special guest, Ewelina Paczkowska. Discover how […]
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Pro-Level Travel and Conference Survival Guideby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 16/12/2024 at 15:02
The Pro-Level Travel and Conference Survival Guide post is a collection of practical advice and lifehacks to help you thrive as a conference attendee or speaker. This living document evolves with fresh insights from global travels.… The post Pro-Level Travel and Conference Survival Guide first […]
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Ignite 2024 Reviewby All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 09/12/2024 at 12:11
Title: Ignite 2024 Purview Review - All Things M365 Compliance Introduction: In this episode of "All Things M365 Compliance," we dive into the key announcements and updates from Microsoft Ignite 2024, focusing on Microsoft Purview. We'll explore the latest features, enhancements, and […]
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EP23: Sebastian Zamorano - Microsoft Purview Rich...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 05/12/2024 at 13:32
We talk to Sebastian Zamorano regarding the rich reports you can pull from Purview. There is a number of amazing reports that you can pull through from labelling, to admin access. This is a must for anyone wanting additional reporting from Purview. There's even a set up guide in the GitHub Link […]
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Non-linear parameterby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 03/12/2024 at 21:44
I feel like parameters in Power BI are way under utilized! I’m not talking about the ones in Power Query now but rather the ones that used to be named “What-if”, before field parameters were added. Parameters are a great way to allow your report users the ability to simulate outcomes! I have […]
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Creating Popups in Power BIby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 29/11/2024 at 09:52
I had a discussion with my good friend and former colleague Mathilda Bäckman today regarding Power Automate in Power BI. The idea is awesome! You put a button in your report and give the end user the ability to take action with filtered date from the report directly without having to export any […]
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Measure Distance dynamicallyby villezekeviking (Ville Gullstrands blogg) on 08/11/2024 at 22:16
Some time ago I had a discussion with a friend of mine about the selection of comparable data. We talked about how schools were compared and expected to achieve the same results of they could be grouped as similar. The problem is that you have to define what parameters to look at for them to
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Intune Cleaned Out A Device – Now What?by Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 03/11/2024 at 14:18
Imagine this: an employee returns from an extended leave only to find Intune cleaned out a device. It’s a frustrating situation that can happen more often than you’d think when automated clean-up rules in Intune kick… The post Intune Cleaned Out A Device – Now What? first appeared on Simon […]
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How To Use Autopatch Groups For A Smooth Windows...by Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 02/10/2024 at 14:16
Navigating the upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 can be effortless when you know how to use Autopatch Groups for a smooth Windows 11 upgrade. This post will discuss some practical strategies to streamline and… The post How To Use Autopatch Groups For A Smooth Windows 11 Upgrade first appeared […]
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EP23: Maxime Bombardier - Default approach with...by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 02/10/2024 at 10:47
We talk to Microsoft Prod Group Engineer, Max Bombardier on Microsoft's new direction on their default approach to oversharing. In addition here are the links to the content and his LinkedIn profile Notes from engineering - Purview deployment models | […]
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Intune Hack: Keep Critical App Runningby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 26/09/2024 at 17:43
I recently received a request to ensure that a critical app remains running on Intune-managed Windows devices, even if users attempt to close it. After testing several approaches, I found two reliable methods to solve this… The post Intune Hack: Keep Critical App Running first appeared on Simon […]
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WinTuner: The Ultimate Fix For Microsoft Store...by Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 16/09/2024 at 08:20
The Microsoft Store integration in Intune allows admins to deploy and manage UWP and Win32 apps directly from the store. While this makes apps like Adobe Creative Cloud easy to install, some have begun facing unexpected… The post WinTuner: The Ultimate Fix For Microsoft Store App Problem! first […]
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How to Use Passkey in Authenticator: A Tutorialby Simon Skotheimsvik (Simon does) on 23/08/2024 at 14:00
I am passionate about implementing strong authentication methods. This blog post will explore the new Entra ID Passkey in Authenticator, now in public preview. Table Of Contents Why Care For Passkey In Authenticator? I’ve been using… The post How to Use Passkey in Authenticator: A Tutorial […]
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EP22: Bram de Jager | Data Protectionby All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 21/08/2024 at 07:19
We talk to Bram about data protection and of course, Copilot. We all share our insights to date on how to manage data in M365, especially when wanting to adopt Copilot. Plus, we share some tips and tricks on SITs and Labelling.
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Managing Windows 11 languages and region settings...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 09/06/2024 at 19:00
I have not worked with multi-language Windows for a while, which seems to have changed a lot compared to Windows 10, I am happy that I found Peter Klapwijk’s blog post and his script . If you are still using the XML, maybe it’s time to try out the PowerShell LanguagePackManagement in Windows […]
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EP21: The New AI Hub with Tatu Seppalaby All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 21/05/2024 at 08:44
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EP20: Data Security with Anders Olssonby All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 14/05/2024 at 14:30
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Autopilot & The Perceived Tenant Security Riskby Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 25/03/2024 at 11:20
Recently there have been concerns raised around Autopilot methods being used to side step security measures, and even leave organisations vulnerable to rogue onboarding of devices with no security sanity check measures in place, once a threat actor had access to stolen credentials. In this post we […]
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What's New Jan & Feb 2024by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 05/03/2024 at 08:39
Nikki and Ryan go through some of their top Road Map items for Jan & Feb 24.
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EP19: Where is my Data Stored?by All Things M365 Compliance (All Things M365 Compliance) on 29/01/2024 at 10:31
Ryan and Nikki talk through the data locations and how this is essential to your compliance needs. We also discuss Multi-Geo and eDiscovery and the importance of knowing exactly where your data is.
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Soo, you got access to Copilot, now what? Here...by Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 16/01/2024 at 15:01
Since Copilot got announced, I have been investigating what it means to be Copilot ready. There are three main topics when working towards Copilot ready, and we address all of them in our upcoming conference, https://m365revival.com/ February 15th in Oslo. Today, my team and I got access to Copilot […]
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Digital Wellbeing: Did Microsoft Just Solve GTD...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 16/11/2023 at 19:37
I am at #MicrosoftIgnite 2023 and Microsoft announced the future of Planner and Loop. Now you can have a personal planner for your #GTD process! We need to talk about this and how it is evolving my #DigitalWellbeing model. Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 The new Planner: 00:48 Loop and personal plans: […]
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Intune Suite – Endpoint Privilege Management...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 25/03/2023 at 22:11
The long waited for Endpoint Privilege Management is finally in public preview! This post is about my first look at this feature, so not a deep dive post. If you need more details on EPM, please read more from the official doc Learn about using Endpoint Privilege Management with Microsoft Intune | […]
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Migrating to Authentication Methods Policies –...by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 06/03/2023 at 10:41
1 authentication portal to rule them all The post Migrating to Authentication Methods Policies – Happy days! appeared first on MSEndpointMgr.
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13 years of blogging and 2 000 000 viewsby Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 26/01/2023 at 22:48
Today, January 26th 2023, I hit a huge milestone. 2 000 000 views since I started blogging in 2009. msunified.net has been the home for me to share technical nuggets about Exchange, OCS, Lync, Skype for Business, Teams and Microsoft 365 for over 13 years. I have even shared productivity tips which […]
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MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboardby Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 28/10/2022 at 16:23
Introducing the MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboard. Taking the pain out of auditing events in Intune The post MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboard appeared first on MSEndpointMgr.
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MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboardby Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 28/10/2022 at 16:23
Introducing the MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboard. Taking the pain out of auditing events in Intune The post MSEndpointMgr Intune Audit Dashboard appeared first on MSEndpointMgr.
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Installing M365 Apps as Win32 App in Intuneby Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 23/10/2022 at 21:43
If you have ever having issues with Autopilot or Enrollment Status page failing or timing out due to issues with Office installation, this blog post is for you. Over the years working in this area, the Office CSP has caused countless issues and deployments to fail. The Office CSP, commonly knows as […]
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Windows Update Compliance Dashboard V8.0by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 14/09/2022 at 16:27
Back in July last year we released a community version of our Windows Update Compliance dashboard, a KQL driven workbook that helped you visualise Microsoft Update Compliance data. Since then there have been a number of improvements both in the type of data and a version 2 schema update. The good […]
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Windows Update Compliance Dashboard V8.0by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 14/09/2022 at 16:27
Back in July last year we released a community version of our Windows Update Compliance dashboard, a KQL driven workbook that helped you visualise Microsoft Update Compliance data. Since then there have been a number of improvements both in the type of data and a version 2 schema update. The good […]
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Manage Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) with...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 04/09/2022 at 20:33
Manage Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) with Intune is very “easy”, you have so many options: At device enrollment: Tenant-wide policy After device enrollment, at least four methods: Endpoint Security > Account protection (Preview) Configuration profiles > Identity protection Settings […]
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Remove Built-in Windows 11 apps leveraging a...by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 27/06/2022 at 15:42
In this quick post we will be removing built-in Windows 11 apps, for all users, and optionally showing you how to leverage a “Cloud-Source” as a reference file to select apps for removal. Introduction Appx Provisioned Packages – the evolution There are many great examples of how to remove […]
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Windows Update Settings Complianceby Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 13/05/2022 at 16:33
In this post I will show you how to use Proactive Remediations and Log Analytics, together, to ensure Windows Update Settings are Optimal and Compliant on your devices. This post comes on the back of a session both Aria Carley and I presented at #MMSMOA this year – Fun times! Background I was […]
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Windows Update Settings Complianceby Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 13/05/2022 at 16:33
In this post I will show you how to use Proactive Remediations and Log Analytics, together, to ensure Windows Update Settings are Optimal and Compliant on your devices. This post comes on the back of a session both Aria Carley and I presented at #MMSMOA this year – Fun times! Background I was […]
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Digital Wellbeing in Microsoft 365 Module 4 -...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 02/04/2022 at 03:16
I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The fourth module is Notifications. Work is not a place, but a mindset. Learn how to tune your notifications in #MicrosoftTeams, on social media and on your #Android to avoid getting dragged in to work mode unintentionally. In this […]
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Digital Wellbeing in Microsoft 365 Module 3 -...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 25/03/2022 at 17:21
I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The third module is #MicrosoftTeams Culture. To work smart in Microsoft 365 you need to succeed with chat, channel collaboration and hybrid meetings with your team. In this deep dive session I show you: Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 The […]
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Digital Wellbeing in Microsoft 365 Module 2 -...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 18/03/2022 at 17:05
I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The second module is Process & Execute using #MicrosoftToDo and #OneNote with inspiration from #GTD and the #Pomodoro technique. In this deep dive session I show you: Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 Agenda: 5:40 Lists and List groups in […]
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Digital Wellbeing in Microsoft 365 Module 1 -...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 12/03/2022 at 03:38
I have defined 4 modules for #DigitalWellbeing in #Microsoft365. The first module is capture in #MicrosoftToDo and #OneNote. In this deep dive session I show you Digital Wellbeing: 0:00 Agenda: 8:49 Set up To Do on your device: 10:22 Which account to use? 16:54 To Do vs OneNote vs Planner: 21:50 […]
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Procrastination Tip: Save good tweets for...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 10/03/2022 at 23:27
#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation #Twitter 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]
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Procrastination Tip: Save LinkedIn posts for...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 10/03/2022 at 17:06
#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]
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Procrastination Tip: Read good articles later👍by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 09/03/2022 at 22:00
#Shorts #Procrastination #tips #MicrosoftToDo #Android #Productivity #LifeHack #DigitalWellbeing #motivation #selfleadership #Microsoft365 🛒Books and devices from my videos: https://amzn.to/3KWtgT7 Amazon Affiliate shopping list☝️ 🔔 Subscribe for more productivity tips: […]
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Digital Wellbeing and working smart in Microsoft...by Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 07/03/2022 at 23:06
Digital Wellbeing in Microsoft 365 is about working smart with the tools you have at your disposal. There is a difference between having access to the tools and using them as intended. With the introduction of Microsoft Viva and specifically Viva Insights, we now see where Microsoft is headed. They […]
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Learn the 4 modules for Digital Wellbeing in...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 07/03/2022 at 19:38
There is a difference between having access to the tools in #Microsoft365 and work smart with #MicrosoftTeams, #MicrosoftToDo and optimizing your notifications. I have defined 4 modules for succeeding with #DigitalWellbeing. This video will introduce you to what Digital Wellbeing is all about and […]
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Use Proactive Remediations to pop a Toast...by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 27/02/2022 at 10:56
Introduction Many organsiations, against strong advice, still allow some users to install apps on their devices. Quite often this is applicable to software developers and IT admins, both being given permission to install apps to “test it works”. The old argument was that IT simply could not […]
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Surface Duo 2 unboxing, thoughts and how it...by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 20/01/2022 at 00:50
I am a productivity enthusiast and I LOVE the #SurfaceDuo 2, being able to use two screens for apps and #MicrosoftTeams meetings are game changing. I also show you how #OneNote and #ToDo performs on the device and some gaming scenarios. Intro: 0:00 NFC: 0:16 Less context switching: 0:29 Unboxing: […]
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Securing Intune Enhanced Inventory with Azure...by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 17/01/2022 at 22:08
This solution in continuously improving. The change log can be found at https://github.com/MSEndpointMgr/IntuneEnhancedInventory Since we released our solution to gather custom inventory from Intune managed devices and send it to log analytics we have received a lot of feedback and there has been […]
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How to vacation using Outlook, Teams and To Doby Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 18/12/2021 at 03:04
Get ready for your well-deserved vacation, #DigitalWellbeing enthusiast, Ståle Hansen will walk you through these 5 steps to be mentally prepared for total disconnection and have a plan for what you are doing when getting back using #MicrosoftTeams, #MicrosoftToDo and #Outlook. Welcome: 0:00 How […]
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Intune BIOS Update Compliance Reportingby Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 27/11/2021 at 00:08
Hardware vendors provide BIOS updates for a reason, it is not just about keeping the BIOS firmware developers busy. Most BIOS updates includes improvements on stability and security, some are more critical than others. The vendors are continuously working on bringing their customers a more stable […]
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Windows Update Compliance Workbook Community...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 26/11/2021 at 11:32
If you are looking for a dashboard that will show a full breakdown of Windows patching across your estate, including errors, safehold issues, delivery optimization figures, and Windows 11 readiness, then look no further. Our Windows Update Compliance (Community Edition) workbook does just this, and […]
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Windows Update Compliance Workbook Community...by Jan Ketil Skanke (Jan Ketil Skanke – MSEndpointMgr) on 26/11/2021 at 11:32
If you are looking for a dashboard that will show a full breakdown of Windows patching across your estate, including errors, safehold issues, delivery optimization figures, and Windows 11 readiness, then look no further. Our Windows Update Compliance (Community Edition) workbook does just this, and […]
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Managing permissions for Log Analytics and...by Sandy Zeng (Sandy Zeng – MSEndpointMgr) on 23/10/2021 at 19:01
At first, I hope you all enjoying our solutions about Update Compliance, AppLocker, and Enhanced inventory reporting. When we implement these solutions to our dear customers, we often get this question: Who has access to these data and reports? And how can we assign permissions? Well… we can find […]
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Is PSTN Connectivity for Teams Relevant in 2021?by Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen – Office 365 for IT Pros) on 27/08/2021 at 10:19
Teams has more than 250 million monthly active users, but many fewer than this use Teams Phone. As we return to work from the pandemic, Ståle Hansen asks if it’s time to enable PSTN connectivity for Teams. This is a follow-up to an recent interview between Ståle Hansen, author of the chapter on […]
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Teams Phone Number Management with...by Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 18/08/2021 at 06:43
I believe assigning phone numbers in Microsoft Teams can waste hours for an organization with multiple ranges and locations. What if you could run a PowerShell routine to find the next available number in a number range and at the same time know how many numbers you have left?😱 Now you can, with […]
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Goodbye Skype for Business Online, you wont be...by Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 31/07/2021 at 15:21
July 31st 2021 is the date when Skype for Business Online (SfBO) was decommissioned. It was a good run, but we wont be missing the service. Why? Because Microsoft Teams is a more modern, cloud native service which has proven itself during difficult times with over 250 Million Monthly active users. […]
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How to configure policy settings for Microsoft...by Ståle Hansen (msunified.net) on 21/05/2021 at 15:50
If you have not used webinars in Microsoft Teams yet, you need to configure some policy settings. Webinars are enabled in your tenant by default, but the ability for external people to register for your events or view the engagement report is disabled. Meetings support up to 1000 attendees for […]
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EPOS Expand 80 review and sound testby Ståle Hansen (Ståle Hansen) on 29/03/2021 at 05:45
Get ready for #HybridMeetings with the #EPOS Expand 80. This speaker device fits rooms up to 18 people with extension mics. Check out this video and learn what the focus beam technology does for the room audio👍 The certified for #MicrosoftTeams version is called Expand 80T, check out link […]
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