Intune / Autopilot Expirations
What is the impact of of long-term storage of Windows Autopilot registered devices? A colleague of mine, Daniel Davilla, recently posted a very good explanation… Read More »Intune / Autopilot Expirations
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Jorge Pereira
OneNote: Microsoft Back in the Saddle
After years of “challenges” , Microsoft has decided to focus on OneNote and it is consolidating the couple of aopps out there into a single application and refreshing it look and features so it will work with modern hardware and a better interface
Combined Two of My Blogs…
This weekend I folded ModernEUC.com into Jorgep.com — I have been thinking about doing this for a while and combining the two sites, but, frankly,… Read More »Combined Two of My Blogs…
Massive DDoS Attack
Wow — That is a massive attack Incredible that the ability to execute this at this level exists. Hackers Launched Record DDoS Attack with 25.3… Read More »Massive DDoS Attack
Moved the Site
Over the weekend I moved my site to a new hosting provider. Although things are much easier than years ago, it is not a trivial… Read More »Moved the Site
Chip Market 2022- Explanation
Really interesting series of reports on CNBC regarding the state of chip manufacturing and who is in the lead of it all. It is three… Read More »Chip Market 2022- Explanation
4 Monitors on Laptop
I have the need to attach 4 monitors to my Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 laptop and I came across a bit of a challenge which… Read More »4 Monitors on Laptop
YouTube Story – Perseverance
I just finished watching a new (to me) awesome video in the YouTube Hook channel about the story of YouTube titled “How YouTube Was Made”… Read More »YouTube Story – Perseverance
Good Video- The Future of War
If you have not seen it watch it 100% relevant for all of us in the cybersecurity space. Drones, hackers and mercenaries – The future… Read More »Good Video- The Future of War
Microsoft Security Baseline Understanding
Microsoft has been working hard in consolidating their security messaging and in the past 6- 12 months there has been a number changes to their product lines and names which has caused some confusion to customers and partners
Microsoft Launches Security Experts
In early May 2022, Microsoft announced the launch of their Microsoft Security Experts Services Security Experts is a new managed service category that combines expert-trained technology… Read More »Microsoft Launches Security Experts
IT Security Modernization with Microsoft 365
I was doing a bit o research for a session I am doing later this week and came across a great video from a Wayne… Read More »IT Security Modernization with Microsoft 365
Windows Autopatch
A a few weeks ago Microsoft announced a new service called Windows Autopatch for business customers that provides the ability to keep Windows, Office, Teams… Read More »Windows Autopatch
Windows 11 Downgrade Option
Windows 11 (21H2 / Original Release) has been available since October 5, 2021. Microsoft is working on version 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) and although as… Read More »Windows 11 Downgrade Option
WordPress 6.0 onwards!
Although this is being touted as an incremental update, the sheer number of fixes, updates and new features, not to mention the “6.0” name, make… Read More »WordPress 6.0 onwards!
WordPress Backup Tools (2022)
It is time to re-evaluate the backup workflow and tools I use for my websites and some that I support. I do this every couple… Read More »WordPress Backup Tools (2022)
Critical Patch affecting VMware Workspace One
No one is immune to critical patches… happens in the best of family trees – This time it hit VMware and it is specific to… Read More »Critical Patch affecting VMware Workspace One
Cybersecurity Podcasts News
I need to stay up to date with the cybersecurity topics and aside from several news sources i check on a daily / weekly bases… Read More »Cybersecurity Podcasts News
File Explorer Replacement
With the latest news of the new File Explorer for Windows 11, I got to wonder about other features and File Explorer replacements are out… Read More »File Explorer Replacement
Microsoft Modern Work Webinars
The Microsoft Cloud Acquisitions Team of Technical Specialists have has a new YouTube channel around the Modern Work stack and their first set of webinars… Read More »Microsoft Modern Work Webinars
Weeping for the Ukraine People
It has been 2 months now since Russia invaded the Ukraine and the atrocities, pictures are just beyond words. Every day I troll the news… Read More »Weeping for the Ukraine People
Microsoft Security Name Changes
A lot of changes to the Microsoft Security products line up . Looks like they are finally consolidating all of the products into some sort… Read More »Microsoft Security Name Changes
Enabling Remote Assist with Intune
As more and more customers move to modern device management and modern provisioning the question becomes how to can organizations support their remote workers. Also… Read More »Enabling Remote Assist with Intune
Windows 11 Security Deep Dive
We are just getting to know the amazing amount of work Microsoft focused on better securing their latest Windows 11 operating system.
Azure AD Free vs P1 vs P2
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or AAD) is Microsoft’s enterprise cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Azure AD (AAD) is the backbone of Microsoft… Read More »Azure AD Free vs P1 vs P2
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
The last couple of years (2020 & 2021) were particularly hard years for many organizations as it relate to cybersecurity. So many attacks in so… Read More »Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Happy Holidays 2021
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas / Feliz Navidad And a Happy New Year as well!
News You can Use: December 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Restrict Saving Files To Local Drives
A good question popped this week in my email. How do I prevent users from saving files to local drives, while still allow them to… Read More »Restrict Saving Files To Local Drives
Multiple Desktops Feature in Windows 11
Multiple Desktops feature in Windows 11 I is super helpful and it is becoming one of those essential pieces in my workflows.
Commit to Modern Device Management
Let’s face it, for many customers, the road to modern device management is a journey. Moving from 30+ years of legacy / traditional device management… Read More »Commit to Modern Device Management
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 – Modern Workspace
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 is coming next week (Nov 2 – 4) and this year is a virtual and free again ! It is loaded… Read More »Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 – Modern Workspace
Users Adoption Management
The value of the platform is not really fully realized until a certain level of feature adoption is obtained, and that is always a moving… Read More »Users Adoption Management
News You can Use: October 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Windows 11 is Out and About
Yes! Windows 11 is out and about! Microsoft released released on Oct 5, 2021 and it has been interesting to read / listen to all… Read More »Windows 11 is Out and About
Digital Transformation has CHANGED!
Aside from the many spelling errors ( English UK !! ) I just read this GREAT new article on ZDNet that talks about the significant… Read More »Digital Transformation has CHANGED!
Microsoft Teams Updates – Wow
In the last few months Microsoft has released a number of updates to its entire suite, and in this blog post I will cover just *some* of the ones in Microsoft Teams, based on his videos.
Skype Here to Stay
ted and surprising blog post in the Microsoft Skype Blog yesterday, the Microsoft Skype Team said that “Skype is getting new features”
My First Flight in 16+ months!
Following my blog post: My first in-person presentation post pandemic experience , I am writing this post at the Delta SkyClub in Seattle SeaTac Airport.… Read More »My First Flight in 16+ months!
New PBS Series: The Future of Work
The New PBS series: The Future of Work is very good and very current. We have been talking about these trends for a while in… Read More »New PBS Series: The Future of Work
First In Person Presentation
Like most of us, for the past 18+ months, I have been doing virtual meetings and presentations, but a days ago, I did my first… Read More »First In Person Presentation
Updating My SSD Drive
I have done this a couple of times in the past, but I always forget what I did, and end up researching it again…. The… Read More »Updating My SSD Drive
Windows 365 Cloud PC
On June 24, 2021 Microsoft announced WIndows 11. Last week during their Partner conference, Ignite, Microsoft announced Windows 365. It will be launched on August… Read More »Windows 365 Cloud PC
Twttr launched today in 2006 (yes Twttr)
I login to my computer and one of the things my browser home page shows what happen today in history — Most days is just… Read More »Twttr launched today in 2006 (yes Twttr)
News You can Use: July 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Setup Windows 11 on Hyper-V Virtual Machine
Had sometime and decided to check out Windows 11. I used a virtual machine using Microsoft’s Hyper-V manager on my Windows 10 device.
Ransomware Kaseya Attack
Ransomware is rampant these days. The latest in the long list of of attacks is the one on Kaseya, an PC management service provider, and… Read More »Ransomware Kaseya Attack
Windows 11 is here
Update 7/10/2021 Minimum hardware requirements further explained – A challenge for many! To run Windows 11, devices must have an Intel Core processor from at… Read More »Windows 11 is here
Microsoft 365 protection against ransomware
With all of the ransomware news as of late, companies are asking what kind of protection and what to do in case the protection fails… Read More »Microsoft 365 protection against ransomware
The Road to the next Windows version
I think it is fair to say that this is very – VERY – different than any other Windows OS launch than in the past. Microsoft has kept a very tight lip on what the announcements contain, and details (or leaks) have not surfaced yet.
Today: Largest Password Leak of All Time
Today, cybercriminals have released over 8.4 billion passwords on the dark web. The largest collection of stolen passwords of all time. The 100GB text file… Read More »Today: Largest Password Leak of All Time
Microsoft Build: Build differentiated SaaS Apps
Session with a great introduction, of what industry verticalcization of SaaS apps means and why this matters to all of us was Build differentiated SaaS apps with the Microsoft Cloud with Charles Lamanna.
News You can Use: May 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
My Current Thoughts on NFTs
I started my journey into understanding non-Fungible-Tokens (NFTs) just a few months back ( My First NFT )and have been learning ever since. I have… Read More »My Current Thoughts on NFTs
NFT Copyright Notice – An Example
So a couple of days ago I came across the first copyright notice on an NFT listing I have seen. I am no lawyer, but… Read More »NFT Copyright Notice – An Example
News You can Use: April 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – More
I wrote about this product shortly after it changed names back in November 2020, but it is worth writing about it again. First let me… Read More »Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – More
Introducing PaposoArt
I want to introduce you to my father’s new digital art website and brand: PaposoArt.com His digital art style is abstracts and they are full… Read More »Introducing PaposoArt
Explained: EUC Cybersecurity Services
I am so very happy I work at Dell Technologies! — Not only is a great company to work for, but the talent and focus… Read More »Explained: EUC Cybersecurity Services
BIOS Device Driver Updates with MDM
BIOS and driver updates are a very big challenge facing many organizations today. In fact, so many of them do not patch anything after initial… Read More »BIOS Device Driver Updates with MDM
A Second Renaissance Ahead
I wrote a bit about this already in my previous posts What are NFTs and My First NFTs Up until now, physical goods (paintings, sculptures,… Read More »A Second Renaissance Ahead
Sold My first NFT
I am so excited! I just found out that I sold my first NFT !! No it was not millions, or thousands, or hundreds or… Read More »Sold My first NFT
Zero Trust: What is it and MDM Role
With the much needed renewed emphasis on security, and in combination with the always present topic of modern device management, I have been having lots… Read More »Zero Trust: What is it and MDM Role
Windows Autopilot Security Risks
Enabling Windows Autopilot allows devices to be pre-registered to your organization in Microsoft servers. As of this writing, there is very little risk in enabling… Read More »Windows Autopilot Security Risks
Windows Autopilot after Hardware Failure
A couple of questions I often get are: How to get the Windows 10 image on to the device after a hard disk failure Will… Read More »Windows Autopilot after Hardware Failure
My first NFTs
My First NFTs: About two weeks ago I posted a blog called What are NFTs, in which I attempted to explain the background associated with… Read More »My first NFTs
Better Virtual Presentations
Last week I did a quick lunch and learn to my team at work about how to do better virtual presentations that capture the attention… Read More »Better Virtual Presentations
6 year span: A lifetime
Outside a couple of friends and a family member’s birthdays, March 20th does not hold any particular significance in my life. I think that changed… Read More »6 year span: A lifetime
Microsoft Modern Management Updates
Microsoft Ignite happened as a virtual conference in early March this year. A few things were said (or not said) that resonated with me that… Read More »Microsoft Modern Management Updates
Creating a Virtual Lightboard with OBS
I have been doing whiteboard sessions with customers for many years. With all of us working from home (remote work) for a year, one of… Read More »Creating a Virtual Lightboard with OBS
News You can Use: March 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
What are NFTs
With so much hype on using Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for selling digital art – $65M for the ownership of a digital art and the famous:… Read More »What are NFTs
Windows Virtual Desktop Introduction
Today I wanted to just highlight a great session I found on YouTube on Windows Virtual Desktop. The session is part of the IT Ops… Read More »Windows Virtual Desktop Introduction
Your Future Lies Inside You
I’ve always subscribed to this philosophy, but when this popped up a few weeks ago on one of my social media feed I snapped it.… Read More »Your Future Lies Inside You
News You can Use: February 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
New Microsoft Stream
Launched in 2016, Microsoft Stream is a web app for creating, editing, managing, and discovering videos and playback videos. It was loosely connected to other… Read More »New Microsoft Stream
RIP Microsoft Edge Legacy
On February 10, 2021, Microsoft reminded everyone that Microsoft Edge Legacy web browser (UWP-based) present on Windows 10 will end on March 9, 2021 (as expected) but… Read More »RIP Microsoft Edge Legacy
Non-Windows Devices with Microsoft Intune
Organizations that have already moved their Windows devices management to into MDM tools are now looking to bring other OS platforms like into existing tools and take advantage of a holistic, single pane view of the end-user computing environment. Microsoft Intune provides this capabilities
My Current Desk Setup (Geared toward Virtual Presentations)
Virtual presentations are my life right now. So many customers calls right now. This is my current desk setup — It is geared toward customer… Read More »My Current Desk Setup (Geared toward Virtual Presentations)
Windows 10X Update
A quick update on how Window 10X, originally a very targeted OS, is now a new streamlined version of Windows designed for security and performance and plans to launch in Spring 2021 on a new range of devices
Microsoft Cloud PC coming soon?
Device as a Service (DaaS), PC as a Service (PCaaS), virtual desktop as a service and cloud-based desktops are not new to the industry. Now a potential service in this realm to be provided by Microsoft as part of their Microsoft 365 service offerings.
SMTP Service for Smaller Lists
need to send a newsletter to a subscriber list of about 1500 subscribers to one of my sites. Since I do not have my own servers, and are in a shared hosted plan it has become a small issue and now need to look for something to allow me to send this inexpensively.
OneDrive Basics
I just read an excellent series of 9 blog posts by Hans Brender (aka: Mr.OneDrive | MVP on Twitter) on OneDrive Basics. (I was planning… Read More »OneDrive Basics
Cloud Data Security Report
Security threads are real and constant to every organization no matter how small or big they are. This weekend I just came across on of the best “easy-to-read” reports I have seen regarding securing data on the the cloud.
Windows Autopilot Group Tags
Windows Autopilot group tag refer to an optional field ( groupTag ) in the Microsoft device manager console (actually maps to the Azure AD device property … Read More »Windows Autopilot Group Tags
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
After rebranding Windows Defender as Microsoft Defender in early 2019, Microsoft has been consolidating most of their security-related products into their Microsoft Defender brand. In September… Read More »Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
News You can Use: January 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Brad Anderson Leaves Microsoft
In a post on LinkedIn yesterday, Brad posted that after 17+ years at Microsoft he is leaving to to join Qualtrics as President of Product… Read More »Brad Anderson Leaves Microsoft
Heart Breaking But Trying to Stay Positive
If you look at my social media channels and blogs, you will notice that I have rarely been opinionated or political, but the last couple… Read More »Heart Breaking But Trying to Stay Positive
Streaming At Home
A couple of data points before I begin: Broadband or high-speed internet — defined by the Federal Communications Commission as defined as 25 megabits per… Read More »Streaming At Home
Photo Organization – 2021 update
have to admit I am still astonished at the fact that there is no good reasonably priced and friendly multi-user cloud-based system to manage a large photo collections. I have tried a lot of them and none has really hit the mark of what is needed. This is a big problem as we “the common people” continue to collect thousands of digital photos which remain unsorted/un-cataloged on disk drives!
Let’s Bring in 2021
Very thankful for our blessings in 2020. We feel very lucky. As the sun sets for the last time in 2020, I wish you all… Read More »Let’s Bring in 2021
Merry Christmas
A quick note to wish all of you a very good and safe holiday season. What a year 2020 was! – For me personally, my… Read More »Merry Christmas
Configuration Manager Update 2010 released
This past Monday (November 30) Microsoft made available Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) update 2010 as the current branch.
Thanksgiving Day 2020
On this US Thanksgiving Day I can’t think of anything else but to be especially grateful to all those that keep us safe and healthy.Family,… Read More »Thanksgiving Day 2020
Cloud Attached is Your Future
Danny Guillory created a series of blog posts and a video which resonated with me in a number of ways. Every person engage in device management within an organization should read this document. It is an excellent blueprint for devices management strategy.
Happy Birthday Mom!
Today is my Mom’s Birthday. She passed a couple of years ago and she is very much missed.. She was a crafter and artist, but… Read More »Happy Birthday Mom!
Explained: Dell Client Managed Services
This is part of a number of short videos I call Explained Series They are intentionally brief and focused so they can be quickly consumed while… Read More »Explained: Dell Client Managed Services
Dell Command Update and MDM
it is imperative that device manufacturer’s system software, firmware and BIOS up-to-date. In this article we point to how to videos to install Dell Command Update with Microsoft Intune and Workspace One.