Microsoft doesn't sit still for many years between major OS versions, and Windows 11 is already approaching its fifth year of existence. Here's what Windows 12 might look like, based on leaked code, ...

In early March, PCWorld and its German counterpart PC-Welt published articles speculating on a possible release window and feature set for the hypothetical Windows 12 operating system. The articles ...

Windows 12 isn't coming this year - here's the timeline I'm betting on. You'll likely need AI-optimized hardware, and your old apps might not work. I expect paid subscriptions will be required for ...

Windows 12 rumors are just that ... rumors. Even with rumors everywhere, the writing is on the wall. What could cause even more Windows users to migrate to Linux? Every so often, I have to ...

It's not every day when a major report from one outlet gets debunked by another in the PC space, but when it happens, we do have to pay attention. In this case, PCWorld recently made a viral report ...

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TL;DR: PC World's report on Windows 12 launching this year with AI integration and NPU hardware requirements was retracted for failing to meet its standards. Windows Central confirms no Windows 12 ...

Is Microsoft actually releasing Windows "12" in 2026 as was being reported? The media outlet which shared the news has now clarified it. This week, the rumor mill on Windows "12", which is what the ...

Investors have been spooked by Microsoft's huge surge in spending on AI infrastructure - Copyright AFP/File RONNY HARTMANN Investors have been spooked by Microsoft's ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 12, codenamed ‘Hudson Valley Next,’ is expected to launch in 2026 with deep AI integration and a modular CorePC architecture. The operating system will likely require NPUs ...

Over the past few years, I've highlighted tons of Windows concepts designed by Windows enthusiasts, including "Windows 12.2" and more. But what if Microsoft rebuilt File Explorer from the ground up ...