Welcome

Hello world!

Welcome to my corner of the world wide web - a place where endpoint management, Modern Work, and a healthy dose of curiosity collide. My name is Jesper Nielsen, I am a Technology Provocateur, 9-time Microsoft MVP (2016-2024), and an IT professional who has been rambling within this industry for over 25 years.

I have collected a wide range of experiences across enterprise-level end-user computing, spanning governmental, financial, healthcare, and enterprise organizations. Although my primary focus has always been Windows management and end-user experience, I have a deep passion for everything within reach of end-user devices - from Endpoint Security and Baselining to Cloud PC and Zero Trust.

Microsoft 365 Endpoint Management topics will, obviously, be the main topics of my blog, powered by my professional ramblings, including a mixture of lifehack and other professional experiences.

Expect posts covering Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Endpoint Security, and the ever-evolving landscape of Modern Management. I also explore topics like personal branding, public speaking, and how to leverage AI tools to enhance your workflow - including Vibe Coding - turning words into code.

What drives me

My philosophy is simple: learn it to teach it. Throughout my career as Solution Architect and Principal Architect, I have designed and implemented Windows and Workplace solutions for organizations of all sizes.

My blog posts are fueled by my daily work and challenges, but they also reflect my journey to learn new topics and better understand them. What is better than sharing my experience while doing so? It helps me learn, and by sharing my findings - and failures - I hope to inspire you and help your journey move forward.

Along the way, I have learned that sharing knowledge is just as important as acquiring it. Highly inspired by Scott Hanselman’s  post from 2006, Do they deserve the gift of your keystrokes?  . While the post is nearly 20 years old, its message resonates even stronger today - in an age of AI-assisted everything, intentionally sharing knowledge matters more than ever. This blog is my way of saving keystrokes and giving back to the community that has given me so much.

The journey so far

Building a blog and navigating topics is hard work - this is not a fast task, people. What began as a simple WordPress site in Azure has evolved through multiple iterations, each teaching me something new about web development, content creation, and staying curious.

Every day is an opportunity to create a living masterpiece

Finding Mastery Founder, Dr. Michael Gervais

The learning curve has been relentless - from mastering Hugo and static site generation, to understanding Git workflows, to embracing AI-assisted development. I have learned to leverage tools like GitHub Copilot for coding and Microsoft Copilot for writing, exploring how AI collaboration can bring ideas to life faster than ever before. This journey has reinforced my belief that staying curious and continuously learning new skills is essential in our industry.

The rebuild: I moved away from WordPress and rebuilt the whole site using a static website framework, now running as an Azure Static Web App  powered by Hugo  .

Moving on

The journey continues, and I invite you to follow along. Explore my Series for curated post collections, browse the Blog for all my ramblings, or follow along via RSS . Curious about how this site came to be? Read the Building my blog series.

And if you want to know more about the person behind the keyboard, head over to the about page.

I am glad you are here - now let’s nerd out together.

–Jesper

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Community

Community rocks

I actively engage in communities, meetups, and conferences - always ready to contribute as a speaker, participant, or supporter. I believe strongly in the power of community. I am a founding member of Windows Management User Group Denmark  (WMUG.dk) and part of the team running Workplace Ninjas User Group Denmark  .

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

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Being an active member is greatly satisfying. It’s about contributing to and benefiting from the common good. If you need more reasons, read the 5 reasons you should join a user group post.

Connect

Feel free to reach out, connect or just send a virtual high-five using
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Blogging

Did you know that 90% of new bloggers struggle with writing introductions?

Count me in. But blogging remains a powerful platform to share ideas and, more importantly, to save my keystrokes.

I was inspired by Scott Hanselman  ’s 2006 post, Do they deserve the gift of your keystrokes?  . The idea stuck with me, and I finally started writing things down. These are my posts.

Recent Posts

Exploring the UniFi Travel Router

by Jesper Nielsen

What if your network could follow you - same SSID, same security, same devices - no matter where you land?

For years, I have relied on my GL.iNet travel router  to bring my own network with me on the road. Whether visiting customers, running demos, or traveling with the family, a travel router has been one of those tools I simply do not leave home without. It solves a fundamental problem: connecting multiple devices to unfamiliar networks is tedious, unreliable, and insecure. A travel router lets you authenticate once and put everything behind your own private network.

Recently, I replaced my trusted GL.iNet with the UniFi Travel Router - and the difference has been significant. Not because the GL.iNet was bad, but because the UniFi ecosystem makes the experience seamless in a way I did not expect.

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Learning to build a LinkedIn posting strategy

by Jesper Nielsen

Have you been telling yourself for years that you should post more on LinkedIn?

For as long as I can remember, I have known that being visible on LinkedIn matters. I have read the advice, seen others do it well, and nodded along to every “you need to build your personal brand” article that crossed my feed. And yet, for years, I did almost nothing about it. Not because I disagreed with the idea, but because I kept overthinking it. What should I write about? How often? What if nobody cares?

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How to set up PSScriptAnalyzer beyond the editor

by Jesper Nielsen

Why does Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer fail in the terminal when Visual Studio Code is linting your code just fine?

If you followed my earlier post on how to validate and improve your PowerShell scripts , you know that the PowerShell extension for Visual Studio Code uses PSScriptAnalyzer to provide real-time code analysis - squiggly underlines, Problems panel entries, and quick fixes as you type. That part still works. The extension bundles its own internal copy of PSScriptAnalyzer for editor integration, and it continues to lint your code in the background.

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Learning to focus in a world of distractions

by Jesper Nielsen

Have you ever finished a workday feeling completely exhausted, yet struggled to point to what you actually accomplished?

I have worked long hours and long days, and I can guarantee it did not enhance my life. It became harder to focus on single tasks, I became worn out, and it did not really enhance my career either. When I eventually had some “free time,” I found myself walking around in circles without a clear path forward - ending up with more unfinished things than when I started. This is my journey of learning to focus, and discovering that the principles I needed were hiding in plain sight.

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September 30, 2025

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September 23, 2025

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September 22, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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Series

Series are collections of posts intended to explain complex topics in a step-by-step manner. They provide a structured way to examine subjects by breaking them into related entries - perfect if you appreciate a structured and comprehensive exploration.

3 Ways to Optimize Any Windows Autopilot Scenario
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The 3 Ways to Optimize Any Windows Autopilot Scenario series, provides a comprehensive guide to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Windows Autopilot deployments. Each post in this series focuses on a specific optimization technique, offering practical tips, Best Practices, and real-world examples to help IT professionals streamline their Autopilot processes. From improving deployment speed to enhancing user experience, this series equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize their Windows Autopilot scenarios.

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Building My Blog
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The Building My Blog series, chronicles my journey of creating and developing my personal blog. It covers the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way, providing insights into the world of blogging, web development, and content creation. Each post offers a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, techniques, and strategies I employed to build a successful online presence.

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Expand Your Self
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The Expand Your Self series, is a set of posts that explore the concept of self-expansion and its impact on personal growth and development. The series delves into various aspects of self-expansion, including the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, embracing new experiences, and fostering a growth mindset. Each article in the series offers practical tips, insights, and real-life examples to inspire readers to embark on their own self-expansion journeys.

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