Legacy authentication (or just legacy auth for short) is something that each organization should ensure is no longer used. It’s a vast topic, with several ramifications and things to consider. In this article, I’ll focus on how to disable and… Read More »Discovering and blocking legacy authentication in your Azure and Microsoft 365 subscriptions
This is a quick one, but I wanted to share this as I did not find enough guidance on this previously. I’ve had a three-display setup for several years now: The thinking I’ve had is that whenever I read something… Read More »Altering my productivity with a new display setup
Today, we’re officially launching our new business – North Advisors. This is something we’ve been working on for a few months now, and I’m thrilled to announce that as of today, we’re open for business. You can check out our… Read More »The new adventure begins today – meet North Advisors!
As 2020 came to an end, I knew I’d have to get a new phone. My previous phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, was great, but sadly the contract came to an end as I departed Microsoft. During Christmas, I… Read More »Review: Google Pixel 4a – a smaller phone
A year ago I reflected on the upcoming year of 2020. Reading that post now, just 12 months later, feels like I wrote it a decade ago. I think I’ll echo everyone’s sentiments here when I simply say 2020 was… Read More »Hello, 2021! And so long, 2020!
Today, I received a warning from Microsoft stating that some of my Azure Storage accounts were publicly accessible. I wasn’t entirely certain if this was because of a recent change I’ve done, or perhaps I’ve left one or more Storage… Read More »Checking and removing public access on Azure Storage accounts using Azure Cloud Shell
This is a quick post, but perhaps of use to some with an older Synology NAS device. I’ve used my Synology DiskStation 412+ for an eternity now – I think about 8 years and counting. I upgraded the RAM from… Read More »Synology DS412+ NAS device not supported for the new DSM 7.0
In late November, I wrote a brief update on how it seemed professionals could renew their existing Microsoft certifications. As you might remember, the passed exams that form certifications are valid for two years. That time is now almost up… Read More »Another update on renewing Microsoft certifications in 2021
I’ve been thinking of getting to a solution to control the presentation lights at my home office (see Part 2 of my WfH series for details). The Elgato Key Lights are fantastic, but they lack a physical on/off switch. The… Read More »Review: Elgato Stream Deck at the home office
Next week is my last day ‘at the office’ while working for Microsoft. I’m then taking a few weeks off, returning my badge on the last day of December, and closing the door for one last time. Now that my… Read More »Leaving Microsoft
I set out to replace and build a new high-performance workstation as my daily driver in July. It has now been about four months (or 120 days) since the build was completed, and I thought it would be fun to… Read More »My experience using a high-performance workstation PC (that I built) for 120 days
I love doing certification exams! I might be in the minority here, but I’ve done something since 1997, and I feel it allows me to learn about new technologies continuously. With the announcement on retiring MCSE, MCSD, and MCSA exams,… Read More »An update on renewing Microsoft certifications
Besides working on my Executive MBA since early 2019, I wanted to deepen my understanding of marketing. The Kellogg School of Management has teamed up with Microsoft to offer full-time employees a selection of courses, so I had a look… Read More »Insights on passing the Kellogg: Modern Marketing program
About two years ago, I decided I don’t need Facebook in my life. In early January 2019, I went through the settings and deactivated my account. I didn’t choose to delete it fully for two reasons – one, perhaps I’d… Read More »Reflecting on my decision to deactivate Facebook two years ago
A few weeks ago, we pushed the 52nd episode out for the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast I produce together with Tobias Zimmergren. We publish an episode per week, so it has been a year since we pushed Episode 001: Let’s talk about… Read More »The first anniversary of the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast