Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter - July 25, 2026

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

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Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Community Newsletter (July 25, 2026)

We are delighted to present this special combined edition of our community newsletters, bringing together insights from both the Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 communities. Our primary objective is to provide you with indispensable insights, tactics, and guidance to enhance your experience with virtual desktop infrastructure and Cloud PC solutions.

As our communities thrive and grow, we greet all our new members with a heartfelt welcome. Whether you're an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is precious to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!

Here's this week's roundup of the latest blog posts from your favorite tech bloggers:

Why Azure?

Automating the Disconnected Session Time Limit Policy with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph

Published: July 25, 2026 | Author: Aavisek Choudhury
Automating the Disconnected Session Time Limit Policy with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
Reclaiming host pool capacity from disconnected sessions is one of those AVD hygiene tasks that’s easy to configure once by hand in Intune, and easy to forget to replicate consistently across every host pool, tenant, or DTAP environment you manage. If you’re standing up host pools programmaticall...
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Dieter Kempeneers

How to Perform a Windows 365 Link Bare-Metal Recovery

Published: July 23, 2026 | Author: Dieter
How to Perform a Windows 365 Link Bare-Metal Recovery
Hardware failures can happen, but they do not have to leave your Windows 365 Link device bricked. Microsoft provides a bare-metal recovery option that allows you to restore the device and return it to a working state by reimaging the device completely. In this guide, you’ll learn how to download ...
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dominiekverham.com

Nerdio Manager showdown: Enterprise vs MSP

Published: July 23, 2026 | Author: Dominiek Verham
Nerdio Manager showdown: Enterprise vs MSP
What’s up, everyone! If you are managing virtual and physical desktops in the Microsoft ecosystem, chances are that you’ve heard about Nerdio and Nerdio Manager. Over the past few years, Nerdio has established itself as one of the leading management platforms for modern work, simplifying and opti...
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HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

Manage Windows 11 Start Menu App Layout by Hiding Category View with Intune to Improve User Experience

Published: July 23, 2026 | Author: Anoop C Nair
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1and LinkedIn page for latest updateshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-manage-devices/The postManage Windows 11 Start Menu App Layout by...
Intune Intune Policies Category View Cloud PC Enable Disable Windows
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Add Windows 365 Cloud Apps from File Path using Microsoft Intune

Published: July 22, 2026 | Author: Vaishnav K
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1and LinkedIn page for latest updateshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-manage-devices/The postAdd Windows 365 Cloud Apps from File Path ...
Windows 365 Intune Cloud Apps File Path MMC Shared Windows 365 Flex
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ITProCloud Blog

WVDAdmin - A native administration Gui for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)

Published: July 20, 2026
Azure Windows Virtual Desktop administration with WVDAdminAzure (Windows) Virtual Desktop is generally available under continuous improvement and currently available in the ARM and in the Classic (Fall) version. The ARM version is completely into the Azure Portal. Sometimes it helps to have a na...
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Neil McLoughlin

Windows 365 Agents: Cheaper Than Hiring a Human?

Published: July 20, 2026 | Author: Neil McLoughlin
Windows 365 Agents: Cheaper Than Hiring a Human?
Windows 365 Agents lets you run agentic AI inside a Cloud PC that's fully managed by Intune — every compliance policy applied, everything logged, no corporate data leakage. And because the computer use agent reads the screen instead of calling APIs, it works with any application. Your SAP system,...
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As we conclude this combined edition of the AVD and Windows 365 Community Newsletter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active engagement across both communities. Your contributions, insights, and enthusiasm play a vital role in maintaining our communities' vibrancy, inclusivity, and forward-thinking spirit.

We wish you all a fantastic summer! Please stay connected with us through social media channels and join the ongoing conversations on both the AVD Community forums and Windows 365 discussions. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events, webinars, and workshops. Let's continue cultivating a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation and success in the virtual desktop and Cloud PC industry.

Until we meet again, stay curious, informed, and connected.

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