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FeaturedSquare Windows 11 news cover warning that the optional KB5120998 preview update can prevent desktop settings from loading and leave users with a solid black background that cannot be restored manually.
Windows 11

Microsoft confirms KB5120998 resets Windows 11 desktop settings

Microsoft has confirmed that the optional KB5120998 preview update stops some Windows 11 desktop settings from loading, leaving a solid black background that users cannot restore manually.

Sep 3, 2026, 1:54 PM 8 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
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Microsoft Intune Secure Boot certificate compliance error 65000, with UEFI security, remediation.
Intune

How to Fix Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Error 65000 in Microsoft Intune

Resolve the Secure Boot certificate expiry error 65000 in Microsoft Intune by deploying the updated UEFI CA 2023 certificates and confirming devices report compliant again.

Jul 6, 2026, 8:50 PM 16 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
How to configure Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Edge using Intune, including policy creation, settings configuration.
Intune

How to Configure Copilot in Microsoft Edge Using Intune

Create an Intune settings catalog policy to control Microsoft 365 Copilot features in Microsoft Edge — toolbar icon, page context access, and browsing history sharing — then deploy and monitor it.

Jul 6, 2026, 8:23 PM 17 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
Dell Management Portal integrated with Microsoft Intune for device inventory, BIOS and firmware management, synchronization.
Microsoft Intune

How to Integrate Dell Management Portal with Microsoft Intune for Device Management

Connect the Dell Management Portal to Microsoft Intune so you can manage Dell device inventory, warranty data, and BIOS settings from within your Intune tenant using a supported connector configuration.

Jul 6, 2026, 8:13 PM 15 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
FortiClient VPN deployed and configured on Windows devices through Microsoft Intune, including installer packaging.
Microsoft Intune

How to Deploy FortiClient VPN with Configuration Using Microsoft Intune

Deploy and pre-configure FortiClient VPN to Windows devices with Microsoft Intune using MSI extraction, a Line-of-Business app, and a PowerShell registry script - no Fortinet EMS Premium required.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:12 AM 19 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
JumpCloud, NinjaOne, Hexnode, and Scalefusion, with Windows, macOS, Android, and mobile platform support icons.
Microsoft Intune

Best Microsoft Intune Alternatives for SMBs (2026)

Intune is powerful but heavy for lean SMB IT teams. We rank seven Microsoft Intune alternatives for small and mid-sized businesses in 2026 - covering pricing, platforms, deployment, and honest trade-offs - so you can match a tool to your fleet.

Jul 5, 2026, 3:32 AM 33 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
How to install Microsoft Intune Company Portal on a Mac, including download, installation, sign-in, permissions.
Intune

How to Install Microsoft Intune Company Portal on Mac Devices

Download and install the Microsoft Intune Company Portal on macOS, then enroll your Mac step by step: sign in, install the management profile, and confirm compliance.

Jun 19, 2026, 5:03 PM 15 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
How to check the Microsoft Intune tenant service release version through Tenant Status.
Intune

How to Check Intune Tenant Service Release Version

Find your Intune tenant's current service release in under two minutes from the Tenant status page, and learn how to read the YYMM version number Microsoft uses.

Jun 11, 2026, 3:17 PM 8 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
Microsoft KB5089466 Hotpatch graphic for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
Windows 11

Microsoft Ships KB5089466 Hotpatch for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2

Microsoft released KB5089466, a restart-free security hotpatch for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, on May 12, 2026. The update addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across the Windows kernel, networking stack, authentication, drivers and services, raising builds to 26100.8390 and 26200.8390.

May 12, 2026, 11:40 PM 4 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida
Microsoft update KB5083769 for Windows 11 25H2, addressing kernel, WebView2, and Print Spooler vulnerabilities.
Windows 11

Microsoft Ships KB5083769 for Windows 11 25H2, Patching Kernel, WebView2 and Print Spooler Flaws

Microsoft released KB5083769 on April 14, 2026, a critical security update for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 that addresses six CVEs across the Windows Kernel, Edge WebView2, Graphics Component, Common Log File System and Print Spooler. The update moves systems to build 26200.8246 (25H2) or 26100.8246 (24H2).

Apr 15, 2026, 7:46 PM 5 min
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EEmanuel De Almeida