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Computer Recommendations

Computer Minimum System Recommendations

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Specs

Windows PC

Mac

Operating System

Minimum: Windows 10

Recommended: Windows 10 or 11

Mac OS 11.7.10 (Big Sur)

Processor

Minimum: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5

Recommended: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7

Minimum: M2

Recommended: M2x

Memory/RAM

Minimum: 8GB or higher

Recommended: 16GB

Minimum: 8GB or higher

Recommended: 16GB

Storage

Minimum: 250GB HD/SSD

Recommended: 500GB or higher SSD

Minimum: 250GB HD/SSD

Recommended: 500GB or higher SSD

Graphics Card

1GB VRAM or higher

Recommended: 4 to 6GB

1GB VRAM or higher

Recommended: 4 to 6GB

Warranty (recommended)

4 year parts and labor

3 year parts and labor (AppleCare)

Insurance (recommended)

Check your homeowner policy to see if coverage is available

Comprehensive coverage against theft, fire, liquid spills and general damage

Comprehensive coverage against theft, fire, liquid spills and general damage

Productivity Software

Microsoft 365: Applications can be downloaded free through your SWU email account.

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft 365: Applications can be downloaded free through your SWU email account.

Microsoft Office 365

Web Browser Requirements

for Canvas (LMS)

Browser Requirements for Canvas

Browser Requirements for Canvas

Virus/Malware Protection Software

There are several free antivirus apps that are suitable for use.

Recommended: Windows Defender / Malwarebytes

There are several free antivirus apps that are suitable for use.

Recommended: Avast / Malwarebytes

Network Access Software

SafeConnect

SafeConnect

Recommended Accessories

USB Storage Device: Flash/thumb drive or external hard drive

 

 

1 – SWU’s IT department no longer supports Windows 8.1 for PC or MacOS 10.15.7 (Catalina). All operating systems should be later than the versions listed.

2 ;– Students can use and download Microsoft 365 applications through their school-issued email account. This includes commonly used productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3 - The I.T. department recommends that students purchase some type of external backup media. This will assist in data backup and file transfers. Options include USB flash drives, external hard drives/solid-state drives, or cloud storage (Internet-based).