Microsoft’s iOS edition of Excel has been effectively unusable for many users since mid‑October after an update introduced a fresh “Liquid Glass” interface, with widespread reports of freezes, crashes and UI elements that no longer respond to taps — and the company’s public response has been...
Microsoft is currently experiencing a significant outage affecting the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, rendering administrators unable to access essential management tools. This issue, which began on July 24, 2025, has persisted into the following day, marking the second such incident this week and...
admin center
authentication flaws
business continuity
cloud computing
cloud infrastructure
cloud security
downtime
global it
it management
it operations
microsoft
microsoft 365
microsoft reliability
network issues
outage
regional outages
service disruption
service health
tech support
workaround
Windows 11’s relentless push for Microsoft Edge and Bing has been a consistent source of irritation for loyal Windows enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Since its debut, the operating system has not just streamlined visuals or introduced productivity features—it has increasingly imposed...
bing
browser choice
edgedeflector
hacks
microsoft edge
msedgeredirect
open source
operating system
privacy
registry
search engine
tech tips
third-party tools
user autonomy
user control
windows 11
windows customization
windows security
windows update
workaround
In early June 2025, numerous Windows users began reporting that Google's Chrome browser was unexpectedly crashing or failing to open. Investigations revealed that Microsoft's Family Safety feature was inadvertently blocking Chrome, even for users who hadn't configured parental controls. This...
august 2025
browser crash
browser issues
chrome
content filtering
microsoft family safety
os issues
security settings
software bugs
software compatibility
system compatibility
tech support
troubleshooting
user reports
windows
windows 10
windows 11
windows update
workaround
Microsoft's recent update to Windows Hello has introduced a significant change: the facial recognition feature now requires adequate lighting conditions to function effectively. This shift has sparked discussions among users and experts, as it impacts both the usability and security of the...
april 2025 update
biometrics
camera settings
device authentication
device privacy
facial recognition
infrared sensors
kb5055523
lighting conditions
low light recognition
security enhancements
user experience
vulnerabilities
windows hello
windows login
windows security
windows update
workaround
As the clock winds down on Windows 10’s long run, with its official end-of-support date set for October 14, 2025, millions of users find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Since its introduction in 2015, Windows 10 has been the backbone of both personal and professional computing for over a...
backup
cybersecurity
digital security
e-waste
end of support
extended security updates
hardware compatibility
hardware requirements
os upgrade
pc replacement
secure boot
security risks
tech migration
tpm 2.0
unsupported hardware
upgrade challenges
windows 10
windows 11
windows upgrade
workaround
Here’s a concise summary and actionable advice on the Windows 11 24H2 update issue, as currently detailed:
What’s Happening?
Issue: Windows 11 24H2 feature update fails to download on systems running 23H2 or 22H2, especially when using WSUS or SCCM for deployment.
Error: Administrators see...
24h2 update
cumulative update
deployment
enterprise deployment
enterprise it
error 0x80240069
error code 0x80240069
feature update failure
feature updates
it admin tips
it administration
it support
kb5055528
kb5055629
kb5058919
microsoft issues
network management
patch
sccm
system center
troubleshooting
update delay
update issues
update management
windows 11
windows bugs
windows health dashboard
windows release health
windows server
windows update
workaround
wsus
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
Users began...
add-ins
cpu usage
hardware acceleration
it support
microsoft 365
microsoft office
office 365 errors
office troubleshooting
office updates
outlook
outlook tips
performance issues
software update
system performance
troubleshooting
typing lag
windows performance
workaround
Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...
administrator
best practices
community
community it support
community support
community troubleshooting
cybersecurity
drivers
enterprise
enterprise compliance
enterprise it
enterprise it strategy
enterprise security
error 0x80070643
extended security updates
fallout
future patches
group policy
incident response
it admin challenges
it admin tips
it administration
it advisory
it infrastructure
it mitigation strategies
it resilience
it support
it support strategies
it workarounds
kb5051987
kb5053598
kb5055523
kir system
known issue rollback
microsoft
microsoft advisories
microsoft fix
microsoft patch
microsoft support
network protocol bugs
network security
network settings
network stability
operational resilience
operational risk
patch
patch cycle
patch management
patch rollback
patch testing
patch troubleshooting
productivity
protocol
protocol conflicts
rdp
rdp freeze
rdp issues
rdp stability
rdp workarounds
remote access
remote connection issues
remote connectivity issues
remote desktop
remote management
remote session
remote session disruption
remote session freeze
remote session stability
remote troubleshooting
remote work
remote work disruptions
rollback
security patch
security updates
server issues
server management
server operational disruption
server security
server stability
server updates
service downtime
sessions
software bugs
support strategy
system freeze
system issues
system reliability
system resilience
system restore
system stability
tech support
troubleshooting
troubleshooting guide
troubleshooting tips
udp connection issues
update best practices
update error solutions
update issues
update kb5051987
update kb5055523
update workaround
vulnerabilities
vulnerability
windows 11
windows 11 updates
windows 2025
windows bugs
windows community
windows ecosystem
windows forum
windows security
windows server
windows server 2025
windows server update issues
windows stability
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update cycle
windows update errors
windows update history
workaroundworkaround solutions
Microsoft's classic Outlook client has recently become the center of frustration for many users due to a CPU usage spike bug that causes the application to consume disproportionately high system resources, locking up computers and draining power. This issue, which has been officially confirmed...
cpu usage
enterprise it
enterprise solutions
it solutions
it support
it support tips
legacy outlook
legacy systems
legacy vs modern outlook
microsoft patch
migration
office deployment
office suite
office update channels
office updates
outlook
outlook bug
outlook classic client
outlook cpu spike
outlook migration
outlook performance
outlook security
outlook troubleshooting
outlook update
outlook versions
overheating
performance issues
power consumption
resource exhaustion
resource management
server issues
software bugs
software stability
system performance
system slowdown
update channels
windows 10
windows 11
windows update
workaround
Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...
bug fixes
challenges
community
cybersecurity
enterprise it
enterprise windows
extended security updates
february patch
february update
freezes
freezing
freezing bug
it administration
it infrastructure
it management
it solutions
it support
it support strategies
june 2025 update
kb5051987
kb5051987 bug
kb5053656
microsoft advisory
microsoft fix
microsoft kb5051987
microsoft patch
microsoft security
microsoft solutions
network driver
news
patch
patch management
patch rollout
productivity
rdp disconnects
rdp freeze
rdp issues
release notes
remote access
remote connection problems
remote desktop
remote desktop disconnect
remote management
remote session
remote session freeze
rollback
security
security advisories
security patch
security update bug
security updates
server admin
server bugs
server freeze
server issues
server maintenance
server management
server security
server stability
server updates
software bugs
system freeze
system patch
system repair
system stability
system update
tech news
tech support
troubleshooting
troubleshooting guide
udp
udp connection issues
udp session
udp session disconnection
update bug
update compatibility
update issues
update kb5051987
user input unresponsiveness
vulnerabilities
windows 11
windows 2025
windows bugs
windows compatibility
windows forum
windows security
windows server
windows server 2025
windows server 2025 bugs
windows troubleshooting
windows update
windows update errors
windows update strategy
workaround
Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has recently encountered critical issues that have sent ripples through the enterprise IT community. These problems, emerging particularly after recent security updates and system restarts, expose the delicate balance organizations...
active directory
domain controller
enterprise it
enterprise server
february 2025 update
firewall profile
it admin tips
it administration
it support
network
network security
patch management
powershell
rdp freeze
reboot issues
remote desktop
restart
security updates
server issues
server management
server security
system stability
troubleshooting
windows server 2025
windows server bugs
windows update
workaround
Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 has recently encountered a significant operational hiccup that has alarmed IT administrators and enterprise users alike. Following the installation of a crucial February 2025 security update, identified as KB5051987, many Windows Server 2025 systems have exhibited...
disconnection bug
enterprise it
enterprise server
extended security updates
it infrastructure
kb5051987
patch
rdp freeze
remote desktop
remote management
remote session
security
system administration
system stability
troubleshooting
update mitigation
windows server 2025
windows update
workaround
Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, has introduced several advanced features aimed at enhancing performance, security, and cloud integration. However, users have reported a series of issues affecting system stability and functionality. This article...
active directory
blue screen
cloud integration
firmware
high-core systems
it administration
microsoft
rdp freeze
remote desktop
security updates
server installation
server management
server updates
system compatibility
system stability
tech support
troubleshooting
virtualization
windows server 2025
workaround
Microsoft has recently alerted IT administrators to a significant firewall configuration bug impacting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers, which threatens Active Directory (AD) network functionality and overall security posture. The issue manifests after system restarts when domain...
active directory
automation
domain controller
enterprise it
firewall
firewall misconfiguration
firewall profile
it administrators
it security risks
network control
network profile
network security
operational continuity
patch management
powershell
rdp freeze
rdp issues
reboot
reboot issues
remote desktop
security updates
server management
server security
sysadmin tips
troubleshooting
troubleshooting windows server
vulnerabilities
windows server
windows server 2025
windows server bugs
windows update
workaround
In February 2025, Microsoft released security update KB5051987 for Windows Server 2025, aiming to bolster system defenses. However, this update inadvertently introduced a critical issue: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions began freezing shortly after connection, rendering mouse and keyboard...
group policy
it support
kb5051987
microsoft fix
network security
rdp
rdp issues
remote access
remote desktop
remote session
security updates
server management
system stability
tech support
troubleshooting
windows 2025
windows server
windows update
workaround
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...
battery drain
community
cpu spikes
cpu usage
email client
email productivity
email transition
enterprise it
enterprise solutions
ime
it support
legacy code
legacy systems
microsoft 365
microsoft patch
microsoft roadmap
outlook
outlook performance
outlook rollback
outlook security
outlook system impact
outlook troubleshooting
outlook update
outlook versions
overheating
performance issues
performance patch
power consumption
software bugs
software glitch
software stability
tech support
windows update
workaround
Windows 11 Update Sparks Unexpected Windows Hello Hiccup
In the ever-evolving world of Windows, the latest KB5055523 update for Windows 11 has certainly raised some eyebrows. While Microsoft managed to squash several issues with this release, an unexpected snag has emerged: a malfunction...
authentication
biometrics
community support
cumulative update
cybersecurity
device manager
enterprise security
home users
infrared camera
kb5055523
privacy
reset
security
security updates
software bugs
technical issues
update kb5055523
user experience
windows 11
windows hello
windows update
workaround
Windows Hello Woes: Analyzing the Impact of Microsoft's April Security Update
In a twist that may have many Windows users questioning their system’s reliability, Microsoft’s April 2025 security update has stirred up unexpected issues with Windows Hello. With the tech community already buzzing...
april update
authentication
biometric login
device management
facial recognition
feedback
hardware compatibility
infrared camera
it support
kb5055523
microsoft
patch
rgb camera
security
security issues
tech news
troubleshooting
user experience
windows 11
windows hello
windows update
workaround
Microsoft’s recent licensing issue affecting Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions has sparked a flurry of concern across both individual and corporate user bases. Users with active Family subscriptions suddenly reported being locked out of features in Office apps like Outlook, Word, and...