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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Aug 9

I've worked in this setup before the AI takeover, approx 3 years ago, merger of IT, People (HR) & Places (buildings & facilities). Three critical areas, and it can work really well, but your person at the top has to be a holistic whole business strategist, not a one trick pony who got a promotion!

Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW BLOG POST: It's been a few years since I did any writing but I finished this new #EntraID blog post last night tinyurl.com/36fuy6ct I hope that documenting this helps someone! #Entra #Identity

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jul 9

AI is an awesome tool. But a reminder you cant blindly follow what it spits out! After spending time working with AI today on a problem it was this book that answered the question that AI couldn't...I grabbed the book becasue experience told me AI was wrong. Rely on your experience! #Intune #MDM #AI

A picture of a book, showing just the cover. The book is called Ultimate Microsoft Intune for Administrators by Paul Winstanley and David Brook.

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · May 8

Clipboard history is an absolute game changer, I would say I actually rely on it now!!

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · May 8

This would involve having two Cloud Sync servers on the same domain, each syncing with a different tenant. Each pointing at different user OUs to avoid conflicts.

I know....not the way I would choose to do it, but we have what we have and they won't be setting up a full test environment...

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Troy Hunt @troyhunt.com · May 5

I recently had a great meetup with @ncsc.gov.uk largely discussing the importance of passkeys. "I should write up a blog post for normal people", I suggested, then went back to my hotel and got phished 🤦‍♂️ Finally, here's that blog post: www.troyhunt.com/passkeys-for...

Passkeys for Normal People

Let me start by very simply explaining the problem we're trying to solve with passkeys. Imagine you're logging on to a website like this: And, because you want to protect your account from being logg...

www.troyhunt.com

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · May 2

Massive congratulations, that's an awesome achievement!!

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Jeff Hicks @jdhitsolutions.com · Apr 29

If you recently upgraded to #PowerShell 7.5.1 like I did, be sure to run Update-Help to ensure everything is up-to-date,

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Apr 30

That's amazing, congratulations!! I am trying to loose a measly 20 and that is tough enough!

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Maurice Daly [MVP] @mauricedaly.com · Mar 14

Updated Driver Automation Tool v8 MSI posted. #HP support added. #Lenovo to follow in the next few days then #Microsoft before adding in Intune functionality. github.com/maurice-daly... #ConfigMgr #Drivers

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Feb 22

Love those new views!

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Feb 22

I have worked in several environments where controlling the start menu has been extremely helpful. Environments with few apps and less savvy users, to put apps on start menu tiles cuts support calls. Or with young children in schools. Or with very specific use case accounts, like exam accounts.

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Maurice Daly [MVP] @mauricedaly.com · Feb 18

Driver Automation Tool 8 BETA has a home now - github.com/maurice-daly.... The initial MSI has been uploaded, and updates will continue to be posted over the coming days / weeks. Note the limitations, I am adding functionality in sprints rather than a big release. #ConfigMgr

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Richard Campbell @richcampbell.bsky.social · Feb 12

Ready to upgrade to Windows Server 2025?

Robert Smit talks on RunAs Radio at https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/971 about his experiences doing an upgrade - and some important things to think about before you start!

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Paul Winstanley @sccmentor.bsky.social · Feb 12

Automating Windows 365 part 4 – Managing your Cloud PC

Introduction This is Part 4 of a new series of guides which will cover managing Windows 365 Cloud PCs using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. This mini series should help you get started with automating and managing your Cloud PCs using…

Automating Windows 365 part 4 – Managing your Cloud PC

Introduction This is Part 4 of a new series of guides which will cover managing Windows 365 Cloud PCs using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. This mini series should help you get started with automating and managing your Cloud PCs using PowerShell via Microsoft Graph. If you are new to Windows 365 Cloud PCs then please read our previous series called…

sccmentor.com

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EricaZelic @ericazelic.bsky.social · Feb 9

Managing Endpoint Security, including local admins from the Intune portal: niklasrast.io/blog/post-0079

Managing local Admin Groups on Windows trough Microsoft Intune – Niklas Blog

How to control membership of local groups managed by Intune

niklasrast.io

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Scott Hanselman 🌮 @scott.hanselman.com · Feb 8

This is a fantastic bluesky feature that makes reading your timeline in long threads a lot cooler and easier. Turn it on and see what you think

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Paul Winstanley @sccmentor.bsky.social · Feb 7

Please to announce that I am now part of the @w365community.bsky.social . Look forward to getting involved with the team and spreading the great news and info about #W365. #MVPBuzz #MSIntune #Windows365 #Community

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Harjit Dhaliwal [Hoorge] @harjit.bsky.social · Feb 4

Check out this great resource - Bite-size learning with #Windows skilling snacks

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

#ITpros #Windows11 #Security #Copilot #Windows365 #Accessibility

Bite-size learning with Windows skilling snacks | Microsoft Community Hub

Skill up quickly with curated collections of technical skilling on Windows security, deployment, and management.  

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Donna Ryan 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @thenotoriousdrr.bsky.social · Jan 29

Hey #configmgr #sccm #intune #w365 peeps. Couple of questions:

Do you have applications that require manual configuration on the end user device before giving it to users?

How many apps require a complex sequence (install order, reboot, etc) to work correctly?

Please repost for visibility 😁

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jan 28

Further great content here from @sccmentor.bsky.social and @ncbrady.bsky.social on #Windows365. Enjoy! #Intune #Windows

Paul Winstanley @sccmentor.bsky.social · Jan 26

Part 4 of our #Windows365 automation via Graph series. This time Niall and I show you how to manage the Cloud PCs and perform actions. #MSIntune

🇺🇦 Niall C. Brady 🇺🇦 @ncbrady.bsky.social · Jan 26

A new #Windows365 blog post with myself and Paul (bsky.app/profile/sccm...), please check it out ! In this part we cover automating actions with Graph to manage your Windows 365 Cloud PC's. #MSIntune, #Intune, #Windows, #MSGraph www.windows-noob.com/forums/topic...

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jan 17

I can the first time someone said it to me..."we need an mvp"....I was left thinking, that sounds like a lot of time and effort to move the project along and we are already behind! 😂 I learned quickly I was mistaken😆

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jan 17

Thanks, this is something that is needed/missing in my opinion. I have tried to go down the export and compare route but there are so many lines to compare, I have not found a reliable way of doing it

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jan 16

Anyone know a way to compare #Intune security baseline policy settings with you existing Config Policies? Context: Pretty sure I have all the policy settings in place already, but don't want to introduce Security Baselines if its just going to conflict all over the place! #Windows11 #Microsoft #M365

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Liam @systemsliam.bsky.social · Jan 8

Loads of amazing content to consume here, a massive 300 free to read blog posts! Get it bookmarked for your next #Intune #SCCM #Windows problem!

Paul Winstanley @sccmentor.bsky.social · Jan 7

I've just posted the 300th blog post since I started sccmentor.com back in 2013. Wow! #MVPBuzz #MSIntune #Windows365 #SCCM #ConfigMgr #MemPowered #Intune Thanks for reading the content.

SCCMentor - Paul Winstanley

Endpoint Management Tips, Fixes and Guides

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