For years, Microsoft’s dominance in the productivity software market has been a cornerstone of both its commercial success and its frequent encounters with global regulators. In a landscape characterized by rapid technological change, sharp competition, and intense scrutiny on Big Tech, the...
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Over the past year, a growing number of IT professionals have voiced frustration over the rising tide of Microsoft Copilot in Office 365 environments. What began as an ambitious AI productivity initiative has, for some, become an ongoing struggle to retain administrative control, compliance, and...
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In a move that underscores the accelerating fusion of digital marketplaces and cloud technology, Orderfox has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership, formally announced via a press release, signals a significant milestone not only for the global manufacturing...
Microsoft is making waves once again in the tech world with its latest strategic shakeup: a reduction of its global workforce by around 3%, equating to over 7,000 job cuts. The news arrives as the technology giant simultaneously offers a much-needed reprieve for users of its older Office...
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Microsoft’s relentless drive to improve user productivity and experience is once again on display with the latest user interface update for OneNote, one of its flagship note-taking applications. This update, rolling out with version 2503 (build 16.0.18730.20074 and newer) for Office users...
For many businesses, simply owning Microsoft 365 has long been considered the baseline for digital productivity. Yet, as the platform matures and artificial intelligence becomes a key differentiator, a critical realization is emerging: possession of the tools is no longer enough. Mastery—driven...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat continues to evolve as a central pillar of the modern enterprise productivity suite, and its latest security enhancements mark a significant milestone in bolstering organizational defenses without sacrificing user experience or workflow efficiency. The recent...
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Microsoft is preparing to supercharge the way Office apps launch on Windows with an innovative scheduled task known as Startup Boost. Set to roll out starting mid-May with full worldwide availability by late May 2025, this feature aims to trim those extra seconds many Windows users have come to...
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Authentication or initialization errors within Microsoft 365 applications, notably seen with Outlook on Windows 11 and Windows 10, represent a frequent and often disruptive challenge for both everyday users and IT professionals alike. The “AUTHHEALTHCHECKFAILED” error code, which typically...
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After updating the latest Brother Ptouch software (this is a label generating item) all the page sizes in Office 365 reflect the label sizes. There is no letter, legal. etc. I reinstalled Office 365 but the problem still exists.
Oryon.net, a prominent Singapore-based web hosting provider and Microsoft Solutions Partner, has recently unveiled Oryon Academy—a dedicated learning platform aimed at empowering Microsoft 365 Business users to fully harness their digital tools. With over 25 years of experience supporting small...
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Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter results for 2025 have showcased a robust financial performance, underscored by significant growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The company reported a revenue of $70.1 billion, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, and a...
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For months, users of Microsoft's classic Outlook app within Office 365 have reported significant typing lag, often accompanied by high CPU usage. This issue, which caused frustration among many, has been acknowledged and addressed by Microsoft.
User Reports and Initial Observations
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Microsoft's classic Outlook app, widely used through Office 365, has been experiencing a frustrating and significant typing lag issue that users have reported for months. The root cause, Microsoft has now acknowledged, is a serious CPU usage spike—sometimes up to 30-50%—triggered during routine...
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The Classic Outlook Conundrum: Navigating CPU Spikes and Workarounds
Microsoft Outlook, a cornerstone of productivity for millions, has lately been the epicenter of a vexing technical dilemma. Users of the classic Outlook version have experienced troubling CPU spikes—sometimes soaring by as much...
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Microsoft's Classic Outlook client has recently been causing significant headaches for users, with reports surfacing since late 2024 about mysterious spikes in CPU usage that degrade system performance markedly. The issue, now acknowledged by Microsoft, sees the application consuming between 30...
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When Typing an Email Turns Your CPU into a Furnace: Unpacking the Latest Outlook Bug
Picture this: you’re drafting a simple email in the classic Outlook for Microsoft 365, and suddenly your computer sounds like a jet engine taking off. Your CPU usage spikes wildly, soaring to 30-50% utilization...
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Microsoft has recently admitted to a significant performance anomaly affecting its Classic Outlook application on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users have reported that during routine tasks such as typing emails, the Classic Outlook client occasionally triggers dramatic spikes in CPU usage that can...
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Microsoft stands at the forefront of a rapidly shifting technology landscape, with artificial intelligence reshaping business priorities from top to bottom. As the company’s data center expansion enters a new strategic phase, Microsoft’s approach to capital expenditure, AI services, and its...
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Microsoft Publisher's Retirement: What It Means and How to Navigate the Transition
For decades, Microsoft Publisher has stood as the go-to desktop publishing tool for countless Windows users, carving out its niche alongside the likes of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Its approachable interface...