Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.

Thousands of Microsoft 365 users were reporting outages on Jan. 22. Here's the latest.

The dilemma for millions of Windows users now is that Microsoft also warns that “while you might choose ultimately to uninstall a security update, you should know the risks associated with the uninstallation.” These include vulnerability to attacks, compromised personal information and potential data loss, Microsoft says.

More than 15,000 Microsoft 365 users weren't able to use basic functions Jan. 22 after the company suffered problems.

You don’t need a Microsoft 365 subscription to get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint anymore. Microsoft is finally letting users get lifetime access to recent versions of apps that are usually only available through a subscription. Right now, you can get a Microsoft Office Home and Business Lifetime License on sale for $99.97 (reg. $249.99).

Forbes reported on Friday that Microsoft turned over recovery keys for BitLocker, allowing the FBI to access data stored on three seized laptops. BitLocker comes enabled by default on many Windows PCs and is designed to encrypt a computer’s data in case it’s lost or stolen.

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver the same benefits for free. I put it to the test.

Email accounts went down for thousands of Microsoft users on Thursday, with reports of outages spiking Thursday between 11 a.m. and noon.