Alright, folks, let’s talk about hardware IDs and Intune—because nothing screams “sysadmin fun” like adding a device to Autopilot at the crack of dawn. Whether it’s a shiny new device fresh out of the box or something that’s already been messed with (looking at you, end
Ah, Microsoft. Always fixing things that aren’t broken. With Windows 11, they’ve gifted us a shiny, “streamlined” right-click context menu that’s about as convenient as a pop-up blocker in the middle of an online meeting. Want to refresh your desktop? Better click "Show More Options"
Oh yes, the Microsoft Store. It’s supposed to be a convenient hub for apps, but sometimes it decides to disappear or break, leaving you scratching your head. If you’re dealing with a borked Microsoft Store and need to reinstall it, here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get
Java. The gift that keeps on giving… headaches. Whether it’s security prompts, missing exceptions, or users swearing their apps worked yesterday, we’ve all been there. This week at 3AMDeploy, I decided to wrangle Java into submission by standardizing its exceptions and configurations across all computers, regardless of who’
Ah, printers. The unsung heroes of the office—until they stop working, and suddenly they’re everyone’s problem. Thankfully, with this PowerShell script and a bit of Intune wizardry, you can conquer the chaos of printer deployments like a sysadmin superhero. But here’s the kicker: Intune doesn’t
Installing PowerShell 7.x: The Sysadmin’s Swiss Army Knife If you're still stuck with the default Windows PowerShell or (gasp) using Command Prompt, it’s time to level up your game. Enter PowerShell 7.x—a modern, cross-platform, open-source command-line shell and scripting language. It’s like
Introduction Let’s face it—SharePoint Online is a fantastic platform when it behaves. But when you start dealing with libraries bloated with 50 versions of every file, that initial sparkle of joy turns into a slow-loading nightmare. Microsoft’s default versioning policy, while helpful in theory, often leaves us
Sometimes, certain accounts just don’t belong in the Global Address List (GAL). Whether it’s a service account, a test user, or something you don’t want anyone emailing, hiding it is the way to go. If you're syncing Azure AD with on-premises AD, there are a
Hey there, fellow sys admin wizards! Let’s talk about Enterprise State Roaming (ESR) in Azure AD—Microsoft’s way of saying, “We’ll make your users’ settings follow them around, even if the boss keeps changing their mind about where they work.” It’s a neat trick for syncing
Managing email retention in a busy organization can feel like herding cats. Between regulatory compliance, mailbox limits, and users who love to keep everything, it’s easy for things to spiral out of control. Enter Microsoft Purview. Sure, it’s got a fancy name and sounds like something from a
Managing storage in Microsoft 365 mailboxes can be a challenge, especially for users with high retention needs. Auto-expanding archives are a fantastic feature that lets you take storage worries off your plate by dynamically adding more capacity when needed. Here’s a straightforward guide on enabling this feature, the licensing
As you might have noticed - MS Teams has changed a few times over the last year or so (in classical Microsoft fashion I'd say) One of the features some of the users at our company have been complaining that's "not working" is scheduling