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About Armend

Hi there! I'm an IT professional with a passion for writing. My journey in the tech world began with a fascination for computers and technology, which eventually led me to a fulfilling career in IT. But beyond the world of codes and networks, I've always had a love for storytelling and the written word.

How to Move Outlook App Bar to Bottom: Simple Registry Fix

Posted on 5. September 2024 by Armend

To move the app bar (also known as the navigation bar or toolbar) to the bottom in Outlook using a .reg script, you can modify the Windows Registry. Here’s how to move Outlook app bar to bottom by creating a … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Teams Lifecycle Management: Key Governance Tips

Posted on 1. September 2024 by Armend

Getting Started: Microsoft Teams Lifecycle Management and Governance Effectively managing the lifecycle of teams within Microsoft Teams is crucial for preventing uncontrolled growth and ensuring the orderly management of your tenant. By setting clear governance policies, users can understand when … Continue reading →

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Configure Cloud-based Message Recall in Exchange Online

Posted on 29. August 2024 by Armend

In the realm of professional communication, sending an email is just the beginning. Sometimes, a message needs to be recalled due to errors or changing circumstances. But what happens after you hit that recall button? Should your recipients be notified? … Continue reading →

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New Teams client pre-installation script

Posted on 31. July 2024 by Armend

Microsoft has a pre-installation check script designed to identify why devices can’t be updated to the new Teams client. The script also suggests solutions to any problems it finds. Administrators can save time moving to new Teams by running the … Continue reading →

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Remove certificate from a Single Sign-On Enterprise Application

Posted on 29. July 2024 by Armend

SAML certificates are an important part of Single Sign-On (SSO) in a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) environment. SAML certificates are used to establish trust between the identity provider (IdP) and the service provider (SP) in a SAML-based SSO scenario. … Continue reading →

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How to disable MFA for all users except the admins in the M365

Posted on 28. July 2024 by Armend

For a number of reasons, I am often asked how to disable MFA for all users except the administrator in M365 , for example for: educational institutions like schools, etc… If you don’t want to do it, you can still … Continue reading →

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How to Turn Your Hobby into a Career as an IT Professional

Posted on 22. July 2024 by Armend

It’s never too late to turn your passion into a career, as many companies do not place much emphasis on a diploma or degree in IT but are looking for experienced and enthusiastic colleagues. The transition from hobbyist to IT … Continue reading →

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Can I set up recurring access reviews for different Azure AD roles

Posted on 5. July 2024 by Armend

Here is how you can set up recurring access reviews for different Azure AD roles using. Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM):   Create an Access Review: In the Microsoft Entra admin center, go to Identity governance > Privileged Identity … Continue reading →

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How does DMARC improve email authentication compared to using SPF and DKIM alone

Posted on 4. July 2024 by Armend

DMARC improves email authentication by building upon SPF and DKIM in a few key ways:       Alignment check: DMARC requires the domain in the “From:” header of the email to align with either the domain specified by SPF … Continue reading →

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How do I limit the duration of privileged role assignments in Entra ID

Posted on 4. July 2024 by Armend

Limiting the Duration of Privileged Role Assignments in Entra ID Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) provides the ability to limit the duration of privileged role assignments, which can help enhance the security of your organization’s identity management. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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