Computer Requirements

Hardware Requirements

• Processor
  1.8 Ghz or faster
• RAM
  4 GB RAM required, additional recommended
• Speakers
  For audio presentations in courses
• Internet Connection
  Most content is data intensive; LAN, DSL, Cable, or Wireless internet connection is preferable. Minimum requirement-56K model (dial-up connection). LAN, DSL, or Cable internet connection is required for quizzing or testing.
• Web Camera
  Built-in or attached recommended
• Headset Microphone
  Recommended
• Backup Devices
  USB Jump Drive (memory stick) recommended

Software Requirements

• Operating System
  Microsoft Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.10 to 10.13
• Browsers
  Google Chrome
• Office Suite
  Office 365
• Email
  Students are required to use their college issued student email account
• Virus Protection
  Current, up-to-date anti-virus software is required
• Adobe Reader
  Has to be enabled on your computer in order to view PDF files.
  1.) Download Adobe Reader and once the page opens,
  2.) Uncheck all items in the Optional Offers column
  3.) Click the Download Acrobat Reader button
• VLC Multimedia Player
  Is another option to enable on your computer in order to view some files
  1.) Download VLC MultiMedia Player, once the page opens,
  2.) Download VLC button
• Java
  Has to be enabled on your computer to view some files
  1.) Check/Download Java

Web Browser Configurations

• Computer System Check
  The Computer System Check is designed to ensure your computer system is properly configured for our D2L web courses. It verifies your browser version, browser settings & display settings on your computer.
• FREE Spyware – Adware removal tools. FREE anti-virus
  Microsoft Windows Defender
• AVG FREE Anti-virus
  http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1