NowWithBowties

Whenever I launch Technic Launcher and attempt to log in, a small window pops up with the message; "Unable to authenticate account with minecraft.net." I have tried using both my email and Minecraft username to attempt to log in, but to no avail. I have checked multiple times to make sure both my username and password have been typed in correctly. I run Technic Launcher 1.1.2.0 on Windows 8, and Windows 8 shouldn't be a problem as I have run the launcher on this version of windows many times before. I have changed my minecraft username, and that has been affecting me on regular Minecraft servers in general as far as ranks, plugins, etc. goes, but it also could have affected my Technic Launcher login process. Help would be much appreciated! Thank you!