If you are concerned about the security risks posed by outdated authentication methods, this post explains why disabling legacy auth is crucial for enforcing multi-factor authentication and protecting your cloud identities. I will guide you through identifying these vulnerable protocols in Azure Portal and outline the steps to effectively block them, helping you secure your organization against credential exposure.

If you’re curious about how a hardware tweak can genuinely impact your daily workflow, I’ll share my experience replacing a three-monitor setup with a dual vertical configuration. I’ll walk you through the specific challenges of mounting heavy displays and how using PowerToys FancyZones helped me optimize this new, more peaceful arrangement.

If you are interested in learning about our new venture, I am thrilled to announce the official launch of North Advisors, a Helsinki-based consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Azure and Power Platform solutions. Founded by six partners, we are a bootstrapped, remote-first company dedicated to delivering high-value advisory services while prioritizing a sustainable, employee-centric culture over rapid expansion.

In my review of the Google Pixel 4a, I share my experience transitioning from a larger Samsung device to this compact, lightweight phone that prioritizes essential features over premium materials. While I appreciate its excellent camera capabilities, particularly for night photography, I found the post-processing delays and the noticeably plastic build to be significant trade-offs in this mid-range device.

As I look back on a challenging yet surprisingly productive 2020, I share my personal highlights, from completing an Executive MBA and writing over 100 blog posts to maintaining a consistent gym routine. This reflection offers a perspective on how I navigated the year’s uncertainties by letting go of digital distractions and focusing on what truly mattered to me.

After receiving a warning about publicly accessible Azure Storage accounts, I demonstrate how to quickly identify and secure them using Azure Cloud Shell commands. I walk through querying for exposed accounts and provide a simple Bash loop to disable public blob access across all storage accounts in a subscription. This practical guide helps ensure your data remains private while highlighting the importance of proactive security configurations.