I have been looking into having a cloud-based Windows virtual machine for a few weeks now, and in looking at the alternatives and possibilities, I was surprised how expensive they can be. My need is simple. I need a stable and reliable machine, with good bandwidth, which is outsized my home /office, that I can…
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . See also Keeping up with AI Resources below Everyone learns different. Some require more formal processes than others. Some requirement payment others are free. Some give you a certificate others not. For me, most of my “learnings” come from YouTube where people…
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . A few hours ago, Microsoft Mechanics released a very cool behind the scenes look at what technology Microsoft is using to run their AI services. Just to give you an idea: GPT 3.0 used 175 billion parameters in their released Language model.Microsoft…
Written by Microsoft Copilot 1. Transformer Architecture Both ChatGPT and LLMs share a common foundation: the transformer architecture. This powerful neural network structure has revolutionized natural language processing tasks. Its attention mechanisms allow for context-aware understanding, making it ideal for language modeling12. 2. Emergent Properties As LLMs grow in size (often surpassing 50 to 100…
AI: The possibilities are limitless. One of the best examples of how we need to rethink things is provided by Kahn Academy and the work they are doing to reimagine education. The concept of having a high-quality personalized education program with a lifetime personal tutor / coach and assistant to anyone with a phone is…
ChatGPT is a topic of conversation that are on fire right now. It is incredible that something that is less than 6 months old ( as of now) has captured everyone’s attention on every field of humanity. I believe it has single handedly brought up the AI conversation to the front line. It has been…
Part of the Work Beyond Tomorrow Article Series Last night I watched a session in which I think these guys from @HumaneTech_ make some very good points on the risk of the exponential growth and adoption of current #artificialintelligence implementations @HumaneTech_ Points well made. Made me think of what people said back in the days…
The conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, AI-Bots and such is absolutely everywhere. I was at a social meeting the other day, and the topic was raised. It interesting that this is a conversation in the minds of the general public now. It is a conversation. that has many legs and many view points. I…
Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us already, and it’s only going to become more prevalent in the years to come. By leveraging the power of machine learning and other AI algorithms, we can create tools and applications that are more intelligent, more accurate, and more effective than ever before. Whether you’re using a…
An LMS (Learning Management System) is a software application designed for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials, or learning and development programs. Generally speaking, the purpose of an LMS is to serves as a centralized platform for managing various aspects of the learning process for your audience….
There are plenty of excellent guides and tutorials available on what to do when a Microsoft Intune-managed device is lost or stolen. Some of these resources are listed in the resource section below. However, this article focuses on a different angle: what happens to the device after it is lost or stolen? Scenario: Two Sides…
Printful ChatGPT Session: 1/21/2023 – 7:30p to 7:58p. hello Hello! How can I help you today? Are you familiar with Digital Art? Yes, I am familiar with digital art. Digital art refers to any art that is created using digital technology, such as a computer or tablet. This can include a wide range of mediums,…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Digital art is very popular right now, but what if you want to physically print a piece of art for display on you office, living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom? Artists can create digital art using digital technology, such as a computer or tablet and includes a…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Where can I print my digital art? There are many digital print services available worldwide. Depending on the specific need and requirement for the art piece, although this is not an exhaustive list, some of the most popular and well-known providers in the industry are: Company…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series What should I look for when preparing a file? When preparing a file for digital printing, there are several things to consider to ensure that your print comes out looking great: By following these guidelines and ensuring that your file is of the correct resolution, color space,…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Anyone can create a piece of Digital Art! let me give you an example: YOU HAVE CREATED A DIGITAL ART PIECE!!!! You can follow the same steps with a graphics program , and draw a line, dots, curved lines , colors, ANYTHING! YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE LIMIT!…
This article is part of the Digital Art Series This is the transcript of a conversation I had (yes conversation) with Chat GPT about digital art. Keep in mind that ChatGPT from OpenAI is the first limited release of this “engine/platform” I must say that it was so much better experience than just using Google Search….
For more Windows 11 articles click here. Also check: Windows 10 End Of Life Page There are several reasons why your organization might consider upgrading to Windows 11. Here are some of the most compelling reasons: I hope this helps! Let me know via twitter @jorper98 if you have any other questions.
I volunteer for a non-profit that runs an event every year — Artists invite the public into their house studios and they need to create a map of the artists home. They were doing it manually with a lot of hard work over several session at one of the collaborators ( wine and cheese wants…
Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. It is designed to simplify the process of deploying Windows devices for organizations of all sizes. Windows Autopilot supports a growing list of scenarios that organizations commonly need. These needs vary based on organization…
I have been using WordPress for my sites for many many years now (I think I started in 2008) – Over the years I have helped businesses, non-profits, family and friends launch their sites, and I still manage a few. It truly is a a great platform with lots of support and fantastic extensibility capabilities…
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 I did not know about… Recording this to help others in case they come across this issue. Not all laptops are alike, but like many laptops out there, like the…
If you have not seen it watch it 100% relevant for all of us in the cybersecurity space. Drones, hackers and mercenaries – The future of war | DW Documentary
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
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 and product innovation with human-led services. Right now Microsoft is doing a lot of the work directly, but soon they will have multiple certified security expert partners Video introducing the…
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 Chapin that explains in great detail why is Microsoft 365 (M365) is vital for IT Security Modernization…. His audience, IT managers provides an explanation of security concepts and maps it…
This blog post is not about deploying the OS using traditional management systems but instead it is about rapidly deploying the same image to many machines. This might be useful in deployments in school scenarios or call centers where every device is configured the same way and there is no user or configuration data to…
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 and Microsoft Edge software on devices enrolled and managed by Microsoft Intune up to date automatically. The service is now on public beta and scheduled to be GA sometime at…
Windows 11 (21H2 / Original Release) has been available since October 5, 2021. Microsoft is working on version 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) and although as of this writing, it has not been released yet, it is expected soon, very soon. Windows 11 is coming and is here to stay. Windows 11 21H2 entered the broad…
No one is immune to critical patches… happens in the best of family trees – This time it hit VMware and it is specific to Workspace One family of products : On May 18, 2022 VMware released a critical security advisory, VMSA-2022-0014 This is a pretty broad vulnerability and has a very high high priority —…
I need to stay up to date with the cybersecurity topics and aside from several news sources i check on a daily / weekly bases I also listen to the following podcasts: I found a lot more at this site Other News Resources / Sites: https://cybersecuritynews.com/ https://thehackernews.com/ https://cisoseries.com/ https://www.cnbc.com/cybersecurity/ https://www.wired.com/tag/cybersecurity/
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 there and was very surprised with my findings. One of the new capabilities Microsoft is talking about in their File Explorer app is the multiple tabs feature which is a…
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 is a high-level overview of the Security Features available with M365. I particularly liked the Advanced Identity Concepts AD Premium Plan 2 one — very well presented and good content! Loved this Worth…
A lot of changes to the Microsoft Security products line up . Looks like they are finally consolidating all of the products into some sort of logic sense… This is very good news, but it has created some confusion in the field — I am sure there will be more, so I will attempt to…
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding your online accounts is paramount. Two-factor authentication (2FA) stands as a crucial defense against unauthorized access, adding an extra layer of security beyond just a password. While any form of 2FA is a significant improvement over relying solely on passwords, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each method is essential….
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 many organizations are paying 3rd party companies to provide tools to enable this across the board when you are able to do it with Microsoft native tools! Remote help is…
We are just getting to know the amazing amount of work Microsoft focused on better securing their latest Windows 11 operating system.
If you are like me, you are super tired of paying hefty cable bills for channels you don’t even watch? What is Over-the-Air (OTA) TV? Over-the-air (OTA) TV refers to high-definition television broadcasts transmitted from local television stations using radio waves. All you need to enjoy OTA TV is a digital antenna and a TV….
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 365 and Office 365 platforms. AAD is a core service of the Microsoft cloud platform. A quick refresher: Microsoft released Active Directory in Windows 2000 server, and it became a…
The last couple of years (2020 & 2021) were particularly hard years for many organizations as it relate to cybersecurity. So many attacks in so many forms ranging from internal ones focused on getting specific data / information to highly organized ones focused on disrupting operations all the way to state sponsored ones focus on…
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.
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 save to OneDrive folders? I think a lot of organizations would like ( or are doing it already) to do this, but the answer may have some complexity to it…
Multiple Desktops feature in Windows 11 I is super helpful and it is becoming one of those essential pieces in my workflows.
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 is not only a technical challenge but a cultural one. I have been talking to customers since the introduction to Windows 10 back in August 2012 (10 years ago as…
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 is coming next week (Nov 2 – 4) and this year is a virtual and free again ! It is loaded with Windows 11 (35 sessions) and Endpoint Management ( 86 sessions) topics this time around! Should a feast of information for most of us in the Modern EUC Management space…
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 target BECAUSE new and improved features are always being introduced. I’ve said it many times before, and it is hard for users to keep up with the constant changes in…
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.
Yes! Windows 11 is out and about! Microsoft released released on Oct 5, 2021 and it has been interesting to read / listen to all of the reviews and comments out there. Introducing Windows 11 – A new Windows experience bringing you closer to the people and things you love. Explore Windows 11 OS, Computers, Apps,…
Aside from the many spelling errors ( English UK !! ) I just read this GREAT new article on ZDNet that talks about the significant change that Digital Transformation has undergone in the past couple of years. I ** LOVE ** this quote from the Bob Parket Senior VP at IDC: “… digital transformation is…
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.
ted and surprising blog post in the Microsoft Skype Blog yesterday, the Microsoft Skype Team said that “Skype is getting new features”
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 funny part is that I end up in the same place (I think) So about a year or so ago, I bought a new laptop, with a small SSD drive…
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 2, 2021. Securely stream your Windows experience—including your personalized apps, content, and settings—from the Microsoft cloud to any device with your Windows 365 Cloud PC. Windows 365 is a cloud…
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.
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 is rampant these days. The latest in the long list of of attacks is the one on Kaseya, an PC management service provider, and it is notable because the incident not only affects Kaseya’s IT management customers, but also those companies’ corporate clients that have outsourced IT management to them. The attack is reminiscent…
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 least 2017, or AMD Zen 2 processors from 2019 onward. Video of installation on a Hyper-V virtual Machine (my own test) Microsoft releases second public review – with ONLY minor…
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 and the need presents to recover from a cyber attack. Many of the organizations I interface are using Microsoft 365 and / or Office 365 already. So the natural question…
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, 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 includes usernames, email addresses and passwords. #cybersecurity #passwords #leaks #securitynews More info at: https://cybernews.com/security/rockyou2021-alltime-largest-password-compilation-leaked/
The uptick of recent cybersecurity incidents reported in the news as of late is up. The list is long and it has affected business of all sizes and in all industries. The sophistication of the attacks, and vulnerabilities they uncovered are only one side of the coin. Many of them are now truly affecting many lives, and livelihoods.
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.
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.
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.
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 say that I think Microsoft 365 is an incredible value to organizations. It not only contains not the Operating System, Productivity Tools and endpoint management tools but also, embedded by…
I am so very happy I work at Dell Technologies! — Not only is a great company to work for, but the talent and focus within it keeps surprising me! This is specially true for my team in the services line of business. We hear from customers challenges a lot, and lately we have been…
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 deployment, and only if the device fails, they think of applying patches. This has never been a best practice, but with the introduction of Windows 10 and Windows as a…
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 of conversations about how to best secure customer’s environment. This is where the concepts and architecture of Zero Trust security fits so well. Zero Trust security is not a new…
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 Windows Autopilot within an organization. The most recommended security concept to fight against malware for years has been to remove admin rights from end users. When Microsoft introduced Windows 10…
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 Windows Autopilot work after replacing the motherboard The those new to modern device management this is a concept that requires a mind-shift as with traditional methodology you reimage the device…
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 I wanted to mention. First and foremost – it was interesting to note that in the Microsoft published Event Book of News there was only a few a few times…
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 the things I’ve missed the most is doing whiteboards at customer sites.. It is a hard experience to replicate virtually. A couple of years back I saw how impressive the…
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.
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: Elon Musk Tweet sells for $1.1M – I had to look into it, so I can understand it. Fungible means that the “contracted good” can be replaced or exchanged with…
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 Talks: All Things Hybrid Event held early February 2021 Sarah Lean and Tom Hickling explore and explain Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), how organizations have been using it during the pandemic,…
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.
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 Microsoft 365 apps and service, and videos were stored separately from it. Back in September 22, 2020, Microsoft published a blog post titled New Vision for Microsoft Stream. In it…
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 it added that it will be automatically removed from your system with the April 13, 2021 Update Tuesday patch. The new standard, released back in January 2020, is Microsoft Edge…
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
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
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.
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 on doing a simple series, but Hans had already done it – Kudos to him!) In the first post of his series he begins with the statement: OneDrive is more…
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 tag refer to an optional field ( groupTag ) in the Microsoft device manager console (actually maps to the Azure AD device property ) that can be use to help automate deployment and configuration of Windows 10 devices when used with Windows Autopilot process. Currently only one group tag is supported by Microsoft….
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 2020 they further announced the Microsoft 365 Defender cross-platform line to include: Microsoft 365 Defender (previously Microsoft Threat Protection) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (previously Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection) Microsoft Defender for…
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.
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 and Services. Brad Anderson was the Corporate Vice President of the Commercial Management Experiences team and in his 17 years at Microsoft he has been responsible for shaping the direction of…
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 second download speed and 3 megabits to upload. Nationwide, 18 million Americans lack broadband access, according to February data from FCC. The other day I read about Comcast data cap…
Short 9-minute Explanation of Workforce Transformation
This past Monday (November 30) Microsoft made available Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) update 2010 as the current branch.
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.
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 providing maximum informational value. This video provides an overview of: Dell Client Managed Services Duration: 9 minutes Video Content includes: – Overview Challenges Market landscape Dell Services/Solutions
This blog post, inspired by a video featuring Jorge Pereira from Dell Technologies, explores how Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Intune are revolutionizing device management, enabling greater flexibility, enhanced security, and improved user experiences.
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.
Many of you know Michael. He has been the Microsoft face of Windows Autopilot for many years and before that he was the Windows as a Service chief communicator. He announced that he leaving Microsoft.
A short 26 minute video overview of why modern device management with Microsoft Platform including Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot and Dell Technologies Services offering.
In this short 10 minute video I provide a high level low-technical overview of Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Intune and how as well as associated Dell Technologies service offerings.
Ivanti and MobileIron are very common device management tools out there. In an interesting industry consolidation move Ivanti moves to acquires MobileIron and Pulse Secure. Ivanti was founded in 2017 ( just three/four years ago ) from the merger of LANDesk and Heat Software which focuses on service management, enterprise endpoint security and patch management…
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and its predecesor (Server Update Servcices (SUS) has been around for 20+ years and has been the go to tool for many administrators to manage Windows updates. Windows Update for Business (WUfB) is a free “cloud service” hosted by Microsoft to keep Windows 10 devices up to date. WUfB is available…
A great series of short videos that clearly explain Microsoft Intune from concept to configuration.
