Practical notes on Intune, ConfigMgr, Windows 11, Cloud PC, AVD, Defender, Purview and Microsoft 365. What is new, what is broken, how to fix it and how to roll it out.
Windows 11 October 2026 update: builds, fixes and what to patch first
KB5127648 is a big one. A record number of CVEs, an exploited zero day, real fixes for AVD and VPN users, and the last update for 24H2 Home and Pro.
Remote Desktop fails with 0xC000000D when Administrator protection is on
Standard users can no longer RDP into Windows 11 devices that have Administrator protection enabled. Here is who is affected, why it is spreading, and what to do until Microsoft fixes it.
Intune's new device page, bulk eSIM actions for Android and Teams calls on Managed Home Screen
A round up of the smaller Intune changes from the September service release that make day to day device support easier, especially for Android Enterprise.
How to roll out apps and policies in rings with Intune deployments
Intune can now release a Win32 app or a policy to one group at a time on a schedule. A step by step guide to deployment plans, plus the limits you need to know before you rely on it.
Copilot buttons are moving in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. What to tell your users
No licensing or admin changes, but users will find Copilot in new places. Here is what is changing, when, and the one admin setting to review.
ConfigMgr 2609 is here: what changed and how to upgrade safely
2609 is the first ConfigMgr release under the new once a year cadence. It drops some old platforms, fixes a comanagement problem and needs a bit of preparation before you click install.