I'm not, it's you: how to deal with the drawbacks of Microsoft's cloud services

I'm not, it's you: how to deal with the drawbacks of Microsoft's cloud services
            El e-mail alojado de Microsoft trescientos sesenta y cinco tuvo un inconveniente últimamente en el que filtraba el e-mail adecuado y lo designaba equivocadamente como spam.  Aunque el inconveniente se resolvió de manera rápida, resaltó algo importante: con los servicios en la nube tan usuales ahora, ha de saber a quién inculpar cuando brota un inconveniente.  Si un servicio en la nube no marcha, ¿de qué manera puede saber si el inconveniente es con él o bien con ?
Actually, there are a number of ways to find out what's going on. Here's my overview of how to do exactly that, from what should be obvious to lesser-known techniques and resources. Let's start with something simple: problems with a site. The most obvious way to check if a place is down is to use a third-party service. If a place like https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ claims that a place has drawbacks, you're going to know that the drawback isn't in its access; everyone is probably hurt. This means that your Internet connection is not interrupted, your router does not need to be rebooted, and you can ignore all the things it does when you think the problem is with your computer system.

Twitter is your friend

Twitter is often a key way to keep track of issues affecting multiple Microsoft platforms, so keeping track of the right accounts is essential. I am aware of the inconvenience of the Microsoft service 365 (M365) by following the official Microsoft XNUMX status account, which I advise any MXNUMX subscriber. On my phone, I set up the Twitter app to alert me when Microsoft account XNUMX posts a tweet. These notifications, which you can also set up on the desktop, are like an early warning system in case of trouble. They can alert you to issues with a service and their resolution. Issues with Windows XNUMX and Windows XNUMX updates can be tracked in exactly the same way. The Windows Update Twitter account keeps me informed about new versions of Windows patches and any common update issues. (The account will often be linked to the company's Known Issues page, which shows the latest resolution.) I am also the Windows IT Pro account to receive alarms on many new topics and hot topics. This account frequently points me to new information about Microsoft releases and tips for getting the most out of Windows. And the MicrosoftHelps Twitter account is open for direct messages, letting you reach out directly to try and get help. While I have yet to locate an official list of any and all Microsoft-related Twitter accounts in use, I stumble upon them on a regular basis. Tip: Check who follows official Microsoft accounts. For example, the MicrosoftHelps account follows many other official accounts including AzureSupport, Xboxsupport, MicrosoftEdge, Surface, such as HP and Dell.

Knowledge base articles (and other sites) to the rescue

Reviewing changes to knowledge base articles on a frequent basis can give an indication of issues that may have arisen. Going to http://kbupdate.info/ lets me locate KB articles documenting issues and resolutions; this content is particularly useful for IT administrators and other IT professionals. For more traditional users, the Office site keeps track of fixes or workarounds for recent issues across different Office platforms. From Outlook, the place also keeps track of fixes for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Access, as well as issues affecting macOS versions of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote. You can also identify and track issues in Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype for Business.

Other resources and options

Another place that I trust counts a ton of Microsoft XNUMX links is MSportals.io, a place run by Adam Fowler. This place brings together each and every site and portal that a regular IT admin logs into. (He can further filter by roles and also go directly to the end-user portals to log in.) I use it all the time because the number of URLs I have to try to remember is too much for me. You can also get support using the Windows admin site for Discord, the digital VoIP/instant mail delivery platform for communities. Reddit is another alternative option where the trending issues that affect Windows XNUMX frequently pop up, with recommendations and solutions. (I must warn you: banners on Reddit often have rare gaming PCs that may have issues that most users won't see. You'll often see banners reporting BSODs that aren't common.) Finally, don't forget the AskWoody.com resources and discussion forums and, of course, this weblog. We rarely get confused for a long time with computer problems.
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