Hardware Recommendations
Chromebooks, Android devices, and iPads are NOT recommended for students to use as their primary device.听 Certain programs for classes (testing software, plug-ins, etc.) will not work on these devices.听 We strongly recommend that you buy or bring a Windows PC with Windows 11 or Apple Mac device with Mac OS Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia.
| Description | Specifications |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or i7 for PC's (Intel i5 processors are preferred) M1, M2, or M3 for Mac鈥檚 |
| Memory | 16GB Ram or higher |
| Hard Drive | 512GB or higher SSD Drives are preferred |
| Wireless Card (laptops) | Wireless cards 802.11 ac or ax (Intel cards are preferred) |
| Operating System | Windows 11, or Mac OS Ventura, or Sonoma, and Sequoia |
| Software Packages | Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office for Mac 365 |
| Anti-virus Software | Microsoft Windows Defender, (already installed with Windows 11) McAfee, Norton, or
AVG For Mac's we recommend Sophos |
| Web Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari (Apple only) |
| Anti-Spyware/Anti-Adware | 听Malwarebytes |
| Other Programs | Adobe Reader and VLC Media Player |
| Warranty | 3 years or more |
| Accessories | Flash Drive, Jump Drive 16GB or higher |