News stories tagged with: Windows 8

Windows 8 to feature improved parental controls

The internet can be a dangerous and distressing place for young children, which is why many parents choose to install and use filtering services, so that they can browse safely. However, this often requires a third party software suite, which … Continue reading

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Windows 8 tablets to use Tegra 4 CPUs

The second wave of Windows 8 tablet computers which emerge in early 2012 could well be powered by Nvidia Tegra 4 processors, according to a leaked internal document acquired by Engadget. Windows 8 will doubtlessly need a little more power … Continue reading

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New processors for Windows 8 laptops

The first laptops to feature Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 software could be powered by a quad core processor from Qualcomm, not an Intel chip, as might have been assumed. The Snapdragon S4 processor will actually be used to compete with … Continue reading

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Manufacturing partners confirmed for Windows 8 launch

The next generation of laptops and desktop computers are currently being developed by companies including HP, Asus and Acer, as these are just three of the manufacturers that have confirmed that they will be launching PCs based on Windows 8, … Continue reading

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Windows 8 public beta launching at MWC

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) being held this month will be packed with new tablets, smartphones and other portable computing gadgets. However, Microsoft has surprised many by confirming that a beta testing version of Windows 8 will be making its … Continue reading

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