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SCCM Software Updates vs. WSUS Standalone Updates
Comparison of features between WSUS and Configuration Manager for managing updates and the platforms’ pros and cons
Introduction to Kanban: A Functional Overview of a Flexible Application of Agile Methodology
Kanban is an extension of Agile that offers flexibility and focus when approaching project management strategy. While initial implementation may take some overhead, there is much to be gained when it is set up and running at full capacity.
PowerShell Uses – Things to Start Doing, Things to Stop Doing
There are some things in PowerShell that you need to start doing but also stop doing. What is PowerShell and some of the best practices?
Intune Win32 apps: A Strategic Guide to Availability and Deadlines
Discover the ins and outs of Intune Management Extension in our latest blog post. We’re exploring its behavior with scheduled win32 app assignments, testing both available and deadline dates. Enhance your Intune experience with our insights!
Windows Defender Exploit Guard breaks Google Chrome
Often, blog titles are sensationalised and designed to draw the readers attention. In September 2023, we did actually observe the behavior described in the blog title. Windows Defender Exploit Guard, specifically Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules, were responsible...
Libwebp Vulnerability and CVE-2023-4863 – What should you be worried about?
Threat actors are constantly lurking in the shadows, waiting to exploit vulnerabilities in our digital world and make our lives, as sys admins miserable. We thought it might be prudent to give our own spin on the Critical Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) 0-day exploit...
Discovered Apps – The Intune Software Inventory
Is there an Intune Software Inventory? How does Intune detect apps installed in my tenant? Find out everything you need to know about Discovered Apps.
Windows 11 Fails to Detect Updates After July’s Cumulative Update
Since the release of August's cumulative updates, I've heard from several Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) system administrators who report that many of their Windows 11 22H2 devices do not detect them as applicable. An even smaller group experienced the same issue...
Intune Scope Tags and Role-Based Access Control Explained
In today's interconnected era, it has become increasingly common for large organizations to have multiple IT departments and workers spread across the globe. Take myself as an example: I am based in Toronto, working for a company headquartered in Colorado. My...