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When we consider Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management as a solution, we have a very real problem that’s being solved. Admin rights. Technical solutions are there to solve a problem, right? Without a problem, a solution is just a gimmick – a token – a gesture, at best. As Bill Gates is said to have…
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Install Azure Arc Agent on Windows Server
In this guide I’ll show you how to install the Azure Arc agent on Windows Server using the Azure Portal onboarding flow and PowerShell scripts. You’ll also learn about the Azure Connected Machine Agent (CMA), tray icon visibility, proxy configurations, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Azure Arc is revolutionizing hybrid infrastructure management, offering a unified solution to govern, monitor, and secure resources across…
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What is Group Policy in Active Directory?
Group Policy is an infrastructure feature in Active Directory that allows IT pros to manage their users’ Windows environments and servers. In this article, I will explain in detail what is Group Policy, what is a Group Policy Object (GPO), and how to adjust the policy settings to meet your security needs and compliance requirements….
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What is Microsoft Lists? A Productivity Guide
Microsoft Lists is the evolution of the SharePoint List feature. Several years ago, the Microsoft brain trust set out to make this ultra-powerful tool more accessible to the masses. By removing ‘SharePoint’ from the marketing pages, and making it ‘an app’, they succeeded in surprisingly productive ways. In this article, I will explain what is…
Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
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How to Use Microsoft Teams Shared Channels
Microsoft recently announced a new channel type in Teams: shared channels. Microsoft Teams shared channels allow organizations to create more flexible teams that can welcome people who don’t work together regularly. This article will explore how to enable shared channels and the advantages of using them. With shared channels, you can invite people from other…
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Wi-Fi is one of the most widely used wireless local area network protocols across the world. You may not be aware of it, but your devices may be alternatively using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands to transmit data depending on your environment. In this article, I will help you to better understand…
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Windows 11 Slump: Will Microsoft Loosen Hardware Restrictions?
This Week in IT, Microsoft talks Windows 11 hardware requirements as Windows 10 gets closer to end of life, a new search experience is coming to Windows, plus some important security updates. Links and resources Episode overview In this week’s episode, Russell discusses various updates and news related to Microsoft, including Windows 11 hardware requirements,…
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Microsoft Sets the Record Straight: AI Rumors Debunked and Ignite Copilot Updates!
This Week in IT, Microsoft isn’t collecting your data to train AI models and a rundown of the most important Copilot updates from Ignite 2024. Thanks to Semperis for sponsoring this episode of This Week in IT! Episode overview This Week in IT, there’s a rumor circulating about Microsoft using customer data to train AI…
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