Tag

Microsoft 365

All articles tagged with #microsoft 365

Microsoft Probes Missing Cursor Bug in Classic Outlook
technology3 days ago

Microsoft Probes Missing Cursor Bug in Classic Outlook

Microsoft is investigating a bug in the classic Outlook desktop client that makes the mouse pointer vanish, a problem that has also been reported in some Microsoft 365 apps. Temporary workarounds include clicking an email to restore the pointer, switching to PowerPoint and back, or restarting the computer; admins are advised to open a support case and submit diagnostic logs. There is no timeline for a permanent fix yet, though Microsoft has recently resolved another Outlook issue.

Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams as investigators probe network issues
technology1 month ago

Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams as investigators probe network issues

Microsoft 365 services including Outlook, Teams and other apps experienced a widespread outage after thousands reported issues on Downdetector; Microsoft said it was investigating and cited a possible third‑party networking issue. By about 18:44 UTC the company said the incident was resolved and the service environment remained healthy, though a small number of users continued to report sign‑in or access problems (with some Xbox app/store issues on iPad).

Microsoft outage disrupts 365, Outlook and Teams as status page falters
technology1 month ago

Microsoft outage disrupts 365, Outlook and Teams as status page falters

Microsoft is hit by a broad outage affecting its 365 suite (Office apps), including Outlook and Teams, with thousands reporting issues on Down Detector. The official status page has been intermittently available and returning HTTP 429 errors as Microsoft investigates and attempts to rebalance traffic. Outlook is among the most affected services, while recovery efforts continue and some admin/login issues persist.

Microsoft Probes Outage Impacting Exchange Online and Teams Amid Third-Party Networking Issue
technology1 month ago

Microsoft Probes Outage Impacting Exchange Online and Teams Amid Third-Party Networking Issue

Microsoft says it is investigating a service incident affecting Exchange Online, Teams, and the Microsoft 365 suite (MO1220495) that began on Jan 21, 2026, with users experiencing connectivity and sign-in issues. An Update later pointed to a possible third-party networking issue as the root cause. By the latest statements, access issues were resolved and the service environment remained healthy, but admins should monitor the Microsoft 365 Service Health Dashboard for tenant-specific impact and further updates.

Microsoft 365 Premium: the price tag doesn't match the value for most users
technology1 month ago

Microsoft 365 Premium: the price tag doesn't match the value for most users

ZDNET argues that Microsoft 365 Premium costs more without clear added value, as its AI credits are vague and hard to gauge. For most users, Personal offers desktop apps, 1 TB OneDrive per person, and Copilot at a lower price, while Family adds sharing but Copilot access is limited to the account owner. Basic is too limited for desktop Office apps. In short, skip Premium unless you specifically need its AI features and can tolerate uncertain limits; otherwise choose Personal or Family.

Google Docs vs. Microsoft 365: The Clear Winner After Decades of Use
technology4 months ago

Google Docs vs. Microsoft 365: The Clear Winner After Decades of Use

Google Docs is highly convenient for online collaboration and offers sufficient features for routine tasks, but Microsoft 365 provides more powerful desktop applications and greater flexibility, making it the preferred choice for advanced document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing. Both suites are accessible across platforms and offer free tiers, with Microsoft 365 excelling in desktop app capabilities and Google Docs in online collaboration.