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236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026

236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026

Welcome to the 236th HTMD Newsletter, 9th to 13th March 2026! This is the list of posts and videos the HTMD Community published this week, and news from the IT industry. You can get all the information and details from Windows 11,Cloud PC, Intune, Android, iOS, and Mac.

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236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 1
236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 1

Monday 9th March 2026

Microsoft Introduces Enhanced NTLM Auditing to Improve Windows Authentication – https://www.anoopcnair.com/microsoft-introduces-enhanced-ntlm-auditing/

Microsoft Introduces Enhanced NTLM Auditing to Improve Windows Authentication - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 2
Microsoft Introduces Enhanced NTLM Auditing to Improve Windows Authentication – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 2

Microsoft Intune Enhances Line-of-Business App Management for Android – https://www.anoopcnair.com/line-of-business-app-management-android-devices/

Microsoft Intune Enhances Line-of-Business App Management for Android - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 3
Microsoft Intune Enhances Line-of-Business App Management for Android – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 3

New Windows 365 Cloud PC Configurations and Windows App Settings available under Settings in Microsoft Intune – https://www.anoopcnair.com/cloud-pc-configurations-and-windows-app-intune/

New Windows 365 Cloud PC Configurations and Windows App Settings available under Settings in Microsoft Intune - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 4
New Windows 365 Cloud PC Configurations and Windows App Settings available under Settings in Microsoft Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 4

How to Create Windows 365 Frontline Dedicated Cloud PCs using Intune – https://www.anoopcnair.com/frontline-dedicated-cloud-pcs-using-intune/

How to Create Windows 365 Frontline Dedicated Cloud PCs using Intune - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 5
How to Create Windows 365 Frontline Dedicated Cloud PCs using Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 5

Microsoft Graph API Automation to Reclaim the Microsoft 365 License of Disabled Users – https://www.anoopcnair.com/graph-api-automation-to-microsoft-365-license/

Microsoft Graph API Automation to Reclaim the Microsoft 365 License of Disabled Users  - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 6
Microsoft Graph API Automation to Reclaim the Microsoft 365 License of Disabled Users – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 6

Microsoft Plans to Disable NTLM by Default in Future Windows – https://www.anoopcnair.com/disable-ntlm-by-default-in-windows-versions/

Microsoft Plans to Disable NTLM by Default in Future Windows  - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 7
Microsoft Plans to Disable NTLM by Default in Future Windows – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 7

Microsoft Expands Connectivity Infrastructure Across 40 Azure Regions to Support Global Cloud Access – https://www.anoopcnair.com/connectivity-infrastructure-40-azure-regions/

Microsoft Expands Connectivity Infrastructure Across 40 Azure Regions to Support Global Cloud Access - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 8
Microsoft Expands Connectivity Infrastructure Across 40 Azure Regions to Support Global Cloud Access – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 8

Tuesday 10th March 2026

How AI Workflows in Intune Reduce Risks in Update Management Caused by Deployment and Compliance Challenges – https://www.anoopcnair.com/ai-workflows-in-intune-reduce-risks-in-update/

How AI Workflows in Intune Reduce Risks in Update Management Caused by Deployment and Compliance Challenges - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 9
How AI Workflows in Intune Reduce Risks in Update Management Caused by Deployment and Compliance Challenges – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 9

Protecting Endpoints with Zero Trust Principles and Microsoft Intune Capabilities – https://www.anoopcnair.com/with-zero-trust-principles-and-microsoft-intune/

Protecting Endpoints with Zero Trust Principles and Microsoft Intune Capabilities  - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 10
Protecting Endpoints with Zero Trust Principles and Microsoft Intune Capabilities – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 10

2 Core Pillars of Windows Security Hardware Security Baseline and Secure by – https://www.anoopcnair.com/strengthening-windows-security-with-secure/

2 Core Pillars of Windows Security Hardware Security Baseline and Secure by - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 11
2 Core Pillars of Windows Security Hardware Security Baseline and Secure by – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 11

Control Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting using Intune
https://www.anoopcnair.com/windows-game-recording-broadcast-using-intune/

Control Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting using Intune - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 12
Control Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting using Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 12

Apple Deprecates Legacy MDM Updates as Intune Shifts to Declarative Device Management- https://www.anoopcnair.com/apple-deprecates-legacy-mdm-updates-as-intune/

Apple Deprecates Legacy MDM Updates as Intune Shifts to Declarative Device Management - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 13
Apple Deprecates Legacy MDM Updates as Intune Shifts to Declarative Device Management – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 13

Wednesday 11th March 2026

2026 March KB5079473 KB5078883 Windows 11 Patch | 2 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 79 Flaws – https://www.anoopcnair.com/2026-march-kb5079473-kb5078883-windows-11-patch/

2026 March KB5079473 KB5078883 Windows 11 Patch | 2 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 79 Flaws - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 14
2026 March KB5079473 KB5078883 Windows 11 Patch | 2 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 79 Flaws – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 14

Hotpatch Updates Become Default Path to Faster Security Compliance Across Windows Devices in Intune
https://www.anoopcnair.com/hotpatch-updates-become-default-windows-intune/

Hotpatch Updates Become Default Path to Faster Security Compliance Across Windows Devices in Intune - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 15
Hotpatch Updates Become Default Path to Faster Security Compliance Across Windows Devices in Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 15

Microsoft Intune Adds Assignment Filters Support for Apple Declarative Device Management
https://www.anoopcnair.com/assignmentfilters-declarative-device-management/

Microsoft Intune Adds Assignment Filters Support for Apple Declarative Device Management - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 16
Microsoft Intune Adds Assignment Filters Support for Apple Declarative Device Management – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 16

6 Core Security Pillars of Windows 11 Chip-to-Cloud Protection – https://www.anoopcnair.com/6-core-security-pillars-of-windows-11/

6 Core Security Pillars of Windows 11 Chip-to-Cloud Protection - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 17
6 Core Security Pillars of Windows 11 Chip-to-Cloud Protection – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 17

Microsoft Intune Expands Windows Settings Catalog with Silent Printing Geolocation and Windows Restore Settings – https://www.anoopcnair.com/intune-expands-windows-settings-catalog/

Microsoft Intune Expands Windows Settings Catalog with Silent Printing Geolocation and Windows Restore Settings - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 18
Microsoft Intune Expands Windows Settings Catalog with Silent Printing Geolocation and Windows Restore Settings – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 18

Thursday 12th March 2026

Effective Settings in Defender to Visualize and Troubleshoot Security Enforcement in One Pane – https://www.anoopcnair.com/effective-settings-in-defender-to-visualize/

Effective Settings in Defender to Visualize and Troubleshoot Security Enforcement in One Pane -  236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 19
Effective Settings in Defender to Visualize and Troubleshoot Security Enforcement in One Pane – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 19

Microsoft Intune Expands Apple Device Settings with AirPlay Controls and Adds macOS Defender Security Policies
https://www.anoopcnair.com/apple-device-settings-with-airplay-controls-an/

Microsoft Intune Expands Apple Device Settings with AirPlay Controls and Adds macOS Defender Security Policies - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 20
Microsoft Intune Expands Apple Device Settings with AirPlay Controls and Adds macOS Defender Security Policies – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 20

Controlling Definition Lookup Feature in iOS using Intune – https://www.anoopcnair.com/definition-lookup-feature-in-ios-using-intune/

Controlling Definition Lookup Feature in iOS using Intune  - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 21
Controlling Definition Lookup Feature in iOS using Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 21

Microsoft Introduces Windows Backup for Organizations with Secure Backup and Quick Restore – https://www.anoopcnair.com/introduces-windows-backup-for-organizations/

Microsoft Introduces Windows Backup for Organizations with Secure Backup and Quick Restore - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 22
Microsoft Introduces Windows Backup for Organizations with Secure Backup and Quick Restore – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 22

How to Fix SAML Certificate Rotation Issues in Microsoft Entra ID for SaaS Apps – https://www.anoopcnair.com/saml-certificate-rotation-entra-id-for-saas/

How to Fix SAML Certificate Rotation Issues in Microsoft Entra ID for SaaS Apps - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 23
How to Fix SAML Certificate Rotation Issues in Microsoft Entra ID for SaaS Apps – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 23

Friday 13th March 2026

7 Stages of Windows Zero Trust Lifecycle Management Helps Organizations Secure Update and Retire Devices Efficiently – https://www.anoopcnair.com/windows-zero-trust-endpoint-management/

7 Stages of Windows Zero Trust Lifecycle Management Helps Organizations Secure Update and Retire Devices Efficiently - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 24
7 Stages of Windows Zero Trust Lifecycle Management Helps Organizations Secure Update and Retire Devices Efficiently – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 24

How to Protect and Recover your Infrastructure with Azure Site Recovery – https://www.anoopcnair.com/protect-and-recover-your-azure-site-recovery/

How to Protect and Recover your Infrastructure with Azure Site Recovery - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 25
How to Protect and Recover your Infrastructure with Azure Site Recovery – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 25

Step-by-Step Guide to Aggressive Windows Security Scans for Zero Blind Spots using Intune – https://www.anoopcnair.com/aggressive-windows-security-scans-using-intune/

Step-by-Step Guide to Aggressive Windows Security Scans for Zero Blind Spots using Intune  - 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 26
Step-by-Step Guide to Aggressive Windows Security Scans for Zero Blind Spots using Intune – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 26

Multi-Zone Management Platform Architecture for Windows Cloud Solutions – https://www.anoopcnair.com/multi-zone-management-platform-architecture-for/

Multi-Zone Management Platform Architecture for Windows Cloud Solutions -  236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 27
Multi-Zone Management Platform Architecture for Windows Cloud Solutions – 236th HTMD Newsletter 9th to 13th March 2026 Fig . 27

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Anoop C Nair
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Anoop C Nair Microsoft Certified Trainer

Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years (as of 2026) of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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