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  2. System Requirements

System Requirements

To participate in our programs, students must have a computer system that meets the following requirements:

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Windows Systems:

  • Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support; CPU speed of 2.0 GHz or more
  • Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 update (64-bit) version 1809 or later
  • 8 GB RAM (16 GB or more recommended)

Note on RAM: Less RAM will result in students experiencing increased frustration levels due to longer load times and the inability to have numerous programs and software running concurrently especially with regard to any graphics editing programs.

  • 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required for installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
  • Video display as follows:
    • Minimum screen resolution of 1280x800 display at 100% (1920x1080 display or greater recommended)
  • Java Runtime Environment and QuickTime software
  • Headset with microphone to participate in LIVE classroom sessions (recommended)
  • External Hard Drive (recommended)
  • High-speed internet connection

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Mac Systems:

  • Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support; CPU speed of 2.0 GHz or more
  • MacOS version 11 (Big Sur) or MacOS version 10.15 (Catalina)
  • 8 GB RAM (16 GB or more recommended)

Note on RAM: Less RAM will result in students experiencing increased frustration levels due to longer load times and the inability to have numerous programs and software running concurrently especially with regard to any graphics editing programs.

  • 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required for installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • Video display as follows:
    • Minimum screen resolution of 1280x800 display at 100% (1920x1080 display or greater recommended)
  • Java Runtime Environment and QuickTime software
  • Headset with microphone to participate in LIVE classroom sessions (recommended)
  • High-speed internet connection

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Other optional equipment could include:

  • Scanner
  • Printer
  • Webcam
  • Digital Camera
  • Secondary Monitor