The way we use computers and the Internet is changing which means software makers need to keep up so they don’t get left behind.

For this very reason we can expect the next version of Microsoft’s Windows Operating system to be significantly different from the current version.

Windows 8 won’t just be aimed at the next generation of desktop and notebook computers, it will also be designed with mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones in mind, running more efficiently and using less resources for better performance….and touchscreen ready!

Now for anyone who has only just updated to Windows 7, don’t panic…Windows 8 is still in developement and won’t be available until later next year.

Here’s a video preview from Microsoft…