identity, security, active directory, group policy 0
NTLM is an insecure authentication protocol that is still found in many environments. Using Group Policy and effective logging,...
Group Policy admins have to deal with a lot of different ADMX templates. These templates are not limited to...
When companies use OneDrive, they usually want to control its use via Group Policy to prevent data loss or...
email, active directory, group policy, browser 1
To set Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as default mail client for mailto links (mailto handlers) requires several steps. In...
security, active directory, deployment, group policy 0
You can restrict logon times for Active Directory users for specific days or hours. This can be useful to...
By default, the Windows logon screen displays some information about the current user as well as accounts that have...
security, group policy, browser 0
Microsoft last updated its security baseline for Edge browser 107, but it is still valid for the current versions....
If you take a look at the group policy settings in Windows 11 or the separately available ADMX files,...
security, group policy 0
Controlled folder access prevents suspicious programs from modifying or creating files in protected directories, such as Documents, Pictures, Favorites,...
The new FSLogix version, which was released in October, introduces a long-awaited feature: VHDX compaction. FSLogix is a standalone...
Many websites ask users whether they want to receive notifications. In managed environments, this feature can be disabled via...
User Account Control helps to implement proper permission levels for users accessing systems. Instead of needing administrator privileges, UAC...
windows, active directory, group policy 0
Microsoft released version 22H2 of Windows 10 (Windows 10 2022 Update). It offers practically no new features for end...
powershell, windows, group policy 1
In Windows 10 1809, Microsoft introduced a clipboard with multiple entries and added the ability to sync its contents...
windows 11, windows, active directory, group policy 0
The current release of Windows 11 includes over 70 new settings for group policies. Most of these serve as...
antivirus, group policy, windows, active directory 1
Together with the release of Windows 11 2022, Microsoft published the corresponding security baseline. It recommends activating a whole...
When you access a file share in Windows and the conditions for access are not met, you are normally...
antivirus, defender, security, group policy 0
Obtaining effective protection by virus scanners requires that they always use the latest definitions. Therefore, Microsoft Defender is not...
Managing Google Chrome using Group Policy is not a new idea. Because Microsoft Edge, as you may know, is...
defender, security, group policy, antivirus 2
In addition to the virus scanner, Microsoft Defender offers other security functions. These include the reduction of the attack...
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