Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix
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This open-source tool fixes one of Windows’ biggest backup problems
An open-source tool called Home Backup & Restore aims to replace Windows File History with a smarter, Time Machine–like snapshot system using hard links to save space. The latest v11.4 update adds browsable snapshots, detailed change reports, smart exclusions, and a native Windows 11-style UI—all built in PowerShell and WPF.
Microsoft's January 2026 security update for Windows 11 has triggered some highly disruptive system issues, users report. As a result, Microsoft rushed this weekend to release emergency updates that fix some problems, but not others.
Windows 11 had a rough 2025. We tracked the top 20 Windows 11 issues reported by Windows Latest, from failed updates to broken features.
Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts.