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On December 10, 2024, Microsoft 365 experienced yet another significant service interruption, impacting millions of users relying on essential applications like Teams and Outlook. This outage was not just a minor inconvenience; it rippled across the digital workspace and rendered crucial tools...

On December 10, 2024, Microsoft 365 experienced a significant outage, affecting users across the globe, including prominent applications such as Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. With reports flooding in from around the world, especially in India, where complaints spiked around 3:19 PM IST, the...

In a significant disruption that sent ripples of frustration through the working world, Microsoft 365 faced a major outage on December 10, 2024, affecting essential Office web applications and the Admin Center. With users reporting connectivity issues across crucial services such as Outlook...

It’s official, folks. Microsoft has doubled down on Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 as a mandatory requirement for Windows 11, refusing to budge on what many see as a divisive decision. For some users, this unwavering commitment to security feels like a lock on a house they already own but...

In a significant move that could reshape the cloud computing landscape, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is gearing up to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business for potential anti-competitive practices. This investigation falls within a broader context of scrutiny aimed at major tech...

In a striking reminder of our reliance on cloud-based services, Microsoft recently grappled with an unprecedented outage impacting its 365 suite, including essential services such as Teams, Outlook, and Exchange Online. As millions around the globe faced disruptions and delays, the incident...

The release of Windows 11's 24H2 update has not been all rainbows and butterflies. Recently, tech giants Asus and Dell confirmed several compatibility issues that have surfaced following this update, including a rather pesky shutdown bug. As Windows users brace for impact, let’s dive into the...

On November 25, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant outage that affected Outlook and other core Microsoft 365 services, causing widespread disruption for users around the globe. As a trusted companion in our tech journey, let’s take a closer look at what transpired, how Microsoft...

In a world that operates on the backbone of digital communication and cloud services, outages can be more than just a short-lived annoyance; they create ripples that affect productivity across the globe. On November 25, 2024, Microsoft users found themselves grappling with significant...

On November 25, 2024, users were thrown into a frenzy as multiple Microsoft services, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, suffered from significant outages reported widely on Downdetector. If you found yourself staring at a spinning wheel of doom or refreshing your inbox like a...

Microsoft 365 users found themselves grappling with a troublesome outage today, sending internet forums and social media into a frenzy. Individuals reported issues with the free email service Outlook beginning just before 8 a.m. ET on November 25, 2024. A chorus of complaints flooded platforms...

In a striking turn of events, Microsoft users found themselves at a complete standstill as the tech giant's popular applications, Outlook and Teams, experienced significant disruptions across the Office 365 suite. This unforeseen hiccup has left many professionals and casual users equally...

Outage Overview Scope of the Outage: The outage appears to be widespread, indicating that numerous users are facing difficulties accessing Outlook and Teams. These applications are integral to business operations and everyday communication, making their accessibility critical. The inability to...

This article draws from a Microsoft Support page detailing the release of the KB5041585 update for Windows 11, specifically for OS Builds 22621.4037 and 22631.4037, published on August 13, 2024. The update encompasses a series of security improvements and bug fixes and comes in response to known...

As we previously announced, the first phase of the rollout targets newer devices. Based on testing work done with our OEM hardware and ISV app partners, we believe these devices will have the best possible update experience and help us decide when it’s time to begin the next phase of the...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2016): Bulletin published Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file...

MS sent us the following email Actie vereist voor gebruikers van Windows Live Mail 2012 (Action required for users of Windows Live Mail 2012) As I understood it, Windows Live Mail in combination with a MS mail account (Hotmail / Livemail / Outlook) synchronizes your email account, calendar and...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 8, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (August 11, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (August 11, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. An...