Microsoft Teams personal accounts plagued by login friction
Users on Microsoft Teams personal accounts report frequent re-login requirements, unclear error messages, and difficulty inviting friends to calls. These usability issues make the personal/consumer version of Teams frustrating compared to the business product.
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