Nathan Sperry
@nathsperry.bsky.social
Head of Consulting virtualengine.co.uk
🛠️ Microsoft 365 | Intune | Security | Windows 365 | AVD | ⚽️ Brentford FC 🐝 | 🧱LEGO | Opinions are my own
🛠️ Microsoft 365 | Intune | Security | Windows 365 | AVD | ⚽️ Brentford FC 🐝 | 🧱LEGO | Opinions are my own
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There's some companion apps coming to #Windows11 via the M365 Desktop Apps that might catch admins or users off-guard, so I've put some thoughts and information together in a mini-blog.
skiptotheendpoint.co.uk/m365-compani...
skiptotheendpoint.co.uk/m365-compani...
M365 Companion Apps: A (P)review
M365 Companion Apps are coming! What are they, what does this mean as an admin, and what do I think?
skiptotheendpoint.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
There's some companion apps coming to #Windows11 via the M365 Desktop Apps that might catch admins or users off-guard, so I've put some thoughts and information together in a mini-blog.
skiptotheendpoint.co.uk/m365-compani...
skiptotheendpoint.co.uk/m365-compani...
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If you're an #Evergreen user, you'll need to prepare for some changes: stealthpuppy.com/evergreen-ch...
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
Prepare for Change - Upcoming Evergreen Changes
Some big changes are coming to Evergreen, so be prepared to update your scripts and pipelines to ensure things don’t break.
stealthpuppy.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If you're an #Evergreen user, you'll need to prepare for some changes: stealthpuppy.com/evergreen-ch...
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
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To address Security baseline changes, I created a PowerShell script that automates the comparison of Intune security baselines and generates a detailed HTML report. This blog will explain why I built this script, the problems it solves, and how it can help you.
#intune
rozemuller.com/automated-in...
#intune
rozemuller.com/automated-in...
Automate Intune Security Baseline Comparisons with PowerShell
All about Identity, AVD, Automation, DevOps, Monitoring, Intune and Security
rozemuller.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
To address Security baseline changes, I created a PowerShell script that automates the comparison of Intune security baselines and generates a detailed HTML report. This blog will explain why I built this script, the problems it solves, and how it can help you.
#intune
rozemuller.com/automated-in...
#intune
rozemuller.com/automated-in...
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Want to inform your users of outdated Windows devices before you update the min allowed version in your compliance policy?
Read this blog post ✍️
#Windows #WindowsUpdate #MsIntune
inthecloud247.com/automaticall...
Read this blog post ✍️
#Windows #WindowsUpdate #MsIntune
inthecloud247.com/automaticall...
Automatically inform your users on outdated Windows devices | Peter Klapwijk - In The Cloud 24-7
In this blog post, I’ll describe an example of how we can inform our end users when their device runs an outdated Windows operating system version. Every month Microsoft releases the monthly security ...
inthecloud247.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Want to inform your users of outdated Windows devices before you update the min allowed version in your compliance policy?
Read this blog post ✍️
#Windows #WindowsUpdate #MsIntune
inthecloud247.com/automaticall...
Read this blog post ✍️
#Windows #WindowsUpdate #MsIntune
inthecloud247.com/automaticall...
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I've made a bunch of improvements to my Windows Enterprise Defaults solution recently in preparation for a session at #NerdioCon. Check out the results and how it can make Windows desktop images enterprise-ready and improve end-user experience: stealthpuppy.com/image-custom... #AVD #Intune #W365
Results - Windows Enterprise Defaults
Making Windows images enterprise ready
stealthpuppy.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I've made a bunch of improvements to my Windows Enterprise Defaults solution recently in preparation for a session at #NerdioCon. Check out the results and how it can make Windows desktop images enterprise-ready and improve end-user experience: stealthpuppy.com/image-custom... #AVD #Intune #W365
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It is now possible to view application assignments in more detail. See if an application is assigned or not including the assignment type. Also with a lot of filter options.
Check it out at intuneassistant.cloud
#intune #insights #community
Check it out at intuneassistant.cloud
#intune #insights #community
February 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It is now possible to view application assignments in more detail. See if an application is assigned or not including the assignment type. Also with a lot of filter options.
Check it out at intuneassistant.cloud
#intune #insights #community
Check it out at intuneassistant.cloud
#intune #insights #community
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Hey Community!
i've been working on #intunetoolkit, which now lets you compare your configuration against awesome community baselines—or even your own custom ones. The enhanced comparison feature is live on the DEV Branch, so give it a try and let me know what you think!
github.com/MG-Cloudflow...
i've been working on #intunetoolkit, which now lets you compare your configuration against awesome community baselines—or even your own custom ones. The enhanced comparison feature is live on the DEV Branch, so give it a try and let me know what you think!
github.com/MG-Cloudflow...
GitHub - MG-Cloudflow/Intune-Toolkit at dev
The Intune-Toolkit offers a basic & user-friendly interface to connect to Microsoft Graph, manage policy assignments, and handle backup and restore operations - GitHub - MG-Cloudflow/Intune-Too...
github.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hey Community!
i've been working on #intunetoolkit, which now lets you compare your configuration against awesome community baselines—or even your own custom ones. The enhanced comparison feature is live on the DEV Branch, so give it a try and let me know what you think!
github.com/MG-Cloudflow...
i've been working on #intunetoolkit, which now lets you compare your configuration against awesome community baselines—or even your own custom ones. The enhanced comparison feature is live on the DEV Branch, so give it a try and let me know what you think!
github.com/MG-Cloudflow...
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📰 OIB Windows v3.5 - 24H2 Baseline Edition!
A surprise drop of some settings and an updated 24H2 Intune baseline brings some of those additions (and some extra goodies) to the Windows OIB.
Check out the changelog below!
github.com/SkipToTheEnd...
A surprise drop of some settings and an updated 24H2 Intune baseline brings some of those additions (and some extra goodies) to the Windows OIB.
Check out the changelog below!
github.com/SkipToTheEnd...
Release windows-v3.5 · SkipToTheEndpoint/OpenIntuneBaseline
Windows v3.5 - 2025-02-20 - 24H2 Baseline Edition (Mostly)
Added
Settings Catalog
Win - OIB - SC - Device Security - D - Windows Package Manager - v3.5
Added configuration that will be being adde...
github.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📰 OIB Windows v3.5 - 24H2 Baseline Edition!
A surprise drop of some settings and an updated 24H2 Intune baseline brings some of those additions (and some extra goodies) to the Windows OIB.
Check out the changelog below!
github.com/SkipToTheEnd...
A surprise drop of some settings and an updated 24H2 Intune baseline brings some of those additions (and some extra goodies) to the Windows OIB.
Check out the changelog below!
github.com/SkipToTheEnd...
If you fancy listening to
@virtualmanc.bsky.social attempt his very first live stream tonight (UK time) take a look👇what could possibly go wrong!!
www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmc...
@virtualmanc.bsky.social attempt his very first live stream tonight (UK time) take a look👇what could possibly go wrong!!
www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmc...
www.linkedin.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If you fancy listening to
@virtualmanc.bsky.social attempt his very first live stream tonight (UK time) take a look👇what could possibly go wrong!!
www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmc...
@virtualmanc.bsky.social attempt his very first live stream tonight (UK time) take a look👇what could possibly go wrong!!
www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmc...
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I've rewritten DesktopManager in C#, and added Set-DesktopMonitor cmdlet.
github.com/EvotecIT/Des...
- Get-DesktopMonitor
- Set-DesktopMonitor
- Get-DesktopWallpaper
- Set-DesktopWallpaper
I've also published it as a nuget to allow working with C#
#dotnet #powershell #desktop #wallpaper
github.com/EvotecIT/Des...
- Get-DesktopMonitor
- Set-DesktopMonitor
- Get-DesktopWallpaper
- Set-DesktopWallpaper
I've also published it as a nuget to allow working with C#
#dotnet #powershell #desktop #wallpaper
GitHub - EvotecIT/DesktopManager: DesktopManager is a C# library and PowerShell module that allows to get and set wallpapers to given monitor.
DesktopManager is a C# library and PowerShell module that allows to get and set wallpapers to given monitor. - EvotecIT/DesktopManager
github.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I've rewritten DesktopManager in C#, and added Set-DesktopMonitor cmdlet.
github.com/EvotecIT/Des...
- Get-DesktopMonitor
- Set-DesktopMonitor
- Get-DesktopWallpaper
- Set-DesktopWallpaper
I've also published it as a nuget to allow working with C#
#dotnet #powershell #desktop #wallpaper
github.com/EvotecIT/Des...
- Get-DesktopMonitor
- Set-DesktopMonitor
- Get-DesktopWallpaper
- Set-DesktopWallpaper
I've also published it as a nuget to allow working with C#
#dotnet #powershell #desktop #wallpaper
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Interested in low-code automation related to #Msintune #EntraID #W365 #Security #Windows and more?
Maybe this list of Azure Logic Apps blog posts covers something for you!
#LogicAppsAviator
inthecloud247.com/category/log...
Maybe this list of Azure Logic Apps blog posts covers something for you!
#LogicAppsAviator
inthecloud247.com/category/log...
Logic Apps Archives | Peter Klapwijk - In The Cloud 24-7
inthecloud247.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Interested in low-code automation related to #Msintune #EntraID #W365 #Security #Windows and more?
Maybe this list of Azure Logic Apps blog posts covers something for you!
#LogicAppsAviator
inthecloud247.com/category/log...
Maybe this list of Azure Logic Apps blog posts covers something for you!
#LogicAppsAviator
inthecloud247.com/category/log...
Reminder to myself. Intune Firewall Rules do work, hard part is actually knowing what rules to set #PrinterSharing. Oh and remembering the Defender and Windows security baselines having differing FW policies #LocalMerge
February 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reminder to myself. Intune Firewall Rules do work, hard part is actually knowing what rules to set #PrinterSharing. Oh and remembering the Defender and Windows security baselines having differing FW policies #LocalMerge
“Reaffirming Our Commitment to App-V” was it ever in any doubt 😉
🚀 AppVentiX 4 is here!
Manage Web/SaaS apps, scripts, and Windows packages (App-V, MSIX) in one place. Simplify deployments and future-proof your IT.
💻 Learn more: appventix.com/introducing-...
#AppVentiX #MSIX #AppV
Manage Web/SaaS apps, scripts, and Windows packages (App-V, MSIX) in one place. Simplify deployments and future-proof your IT.
💻 Learn more: appventix.com/introducing-...
#AppVentiX #MSIX #AppV
December 17, 2024 at 8:37 AM
“Reaffirming Our Commitment to App-V” was it ever in any doubt 😉
When someone going to admit that when using the word “legacy” you’re actually trying to shame someone into using something “modern”
December 17, 2024 at 8:24 AM
When someone going to admit that when using the word “legacy” you’re actually trying to shame someone into using something “modern”
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For those interested, we finally have the Lenovo.Client.Scripting module on the PowerShell Gallery. Now you can easily get it using Install-Module.
December 17, 2024 at 2:34 AM
For those interested, we finally have the Lenovo.Client.Scripting module on the PowerShell Gallery. Now you can easily get it using Install-Module.
Delete cached user profile for a Intune managed device, logon, config profiles (user settings) do not apply, or more specifically the device (PolicyManager registry) thinks the settings have already been applied as it does not see it as a new user. Seen this before but time to look in more detail
December 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Delete cached user profile for a Intune managed device, logon, config profiles (user settings) do not apply, or more specifically the device (PolicyManager registry) thinks the settings have already been applied as it does not see it as a new user. Seen this before but time to look in more detail
Reposted by Nathan Sperry
Microsoft recently announced an automatic startup feature for the new Company Portal UI, a potential game changer for enhancing the user onboarding experience. Want to learn more? Check it all out in our latest blog 👉 #Intune #MSIntune #PowerShell #PatchMyPC patchmypc.com/automaticall...
Improving Onboarding Experience: Automatically Launch the Company Portal
What if I told you we could automatically launch the Company Portal after the first login? Imagine skipping the User Status Page entirely and letting the
pmpc.link
December 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Microsoft recently announced an automatic startup feature for the new Company Portal UI, a potential game changer for enhancing the user onboarding experience. Want to learn more? Check it all out in our latest blog 👉 #Intune #MSIntune #PowerShell #PatchMyPC patchmypc.com/automaticall...
I was thinking about the #AVD folks running Windows 11, why don’t Microsoft have an optimised image in the Market Place - use at own risk of course - as it saves running countless scripts to optimise the image, which is a thing in VDI land. Even Microsoft have a bunch of scripts
GitHub - The-Virtual-Desktop-Team/Virtual-Desktop-Optimization-Tool: The script and configuration files in this repository provide an easy method to customize and apply performance related settings to...
The script and configuration files in this repository provide an easy method to customize and apply performance related settings to virtual desktop environments. - The-Virtual-Desktop-Team/Virtual-...
github.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:25 AM
I was thinking about the #AVD folks running Windows 11, why don’t Microsoft have an optimised image in the Market Place - use at own risk of course - as it saves running countless scripts to optimise the image, which is a thing in VDI land. Even Microsoft have a bunch of scripts
An older, but has its uses by @guyrleech.bsky.social #poormansapplocker guyrleech.wordpress.com/2017/06/28/p...
Petya: easily disabling access to psexec
So it seems there is yet another piece of ransomware in the wild which is more sophisticated than Wannacry as it uses multiple attack vectors. I have read that one of these is once a machine is inf…
guyrleech.wordpress.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:05 PM
An older, but has its uses by @guyrleech.bsky.social #poormansapplocker guyrleech.wordpress.com/2017/06/28/p...
This is certainly worth a read as many don’t understand just disabling the user account is not enough.
🚨I wrote a blog post describing automation to revoke user access in a single click;
✅Disable user account
✅Reset password
✅Revoke sign in sessions
✅Delete authentication methods
And more!
#Security #EntraID #automation #LogicApps
inthecloud247.com/revoke-user-...
✅Disable user account
✅Reset password
✅Revoke sign in sessions
✅Delete authentication methods
And more!
#Security #EntraID #automation #LogicApps
inthecloud247.com/revoke-user-...
Revoke user access in case of an emergency with a single click | Peter Klapwijk - In The Cloud 24-7
The post describes an automated way of revoking user access in case of an emergency
inthecloud247.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:02 AM
This is certainly worth a read as many don’t understand just disabling the user account is not enough.
Seeing more and more EUC folks on this platform now, fingers crossed it stays the way the other platform did at the very start - friendly, relevant and interactive - otherwise “I’m a community member get me Out Of Here”
November 27, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Seeing more and more EUC folks on this platform now, fingers crossed it stays the way the other platform did at the very start - friendly, relevant and interactive - otherwise “I’m a community member get me Out Of Here”
November 25, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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