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Microsoft Teams Demands Repeated Identity Verification and Fails on Microphone Access

Microsoft Teams requires constant re-authentication throughout the workday, making it unusable for sustained work. The app also randomly fails to detect microphones during calls and gets stuck loading. These combined issues severely disrupt meetings and communication workflows.

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