Ex-White House CIO tells The Reg: TikTok ban may be diplomatic disaster

April 1, 2024 at 09:19AM The US Congress is considering legislation that would require ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sever ties with the app. Former White House chief information officer Theresa Payton warned of potential implications, including a 180-day window for ByteDance to offload TikTok and possible consequences for tech companies and internet connectivity … Read more

Microsoft fixes connection issue affecting Outlook email apps

February 1, 2024 at 02:55PM Microsoft addressed a known issue causing connection failures for desktop and mobile email clients with Outlook.com accounts. They released service changes on January 31, 2024, addressing the authentication problem. Users experiencing sign-in problems reported issues on Microsoft’s community platforms. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved other past issues with Outlook.com, including client … Read more