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IT Recommendations for Remote Learning

Remote learning is heavily reliant on technology and internet access. Please assess your computer and for those opting to study off the island, internet access, and upgrade to the recommended minimum specifications from our IT department if necessary:

*NOTE: A tablet is not an acceptable substitute for a computer.

Windows PC Apple Macintosh
Operating System MINIMUM
Windows 10

RECOMMENDED
Windows 10 Home or Pro

OS 10.14 Sierra or Higher
Processor Type MINIMUM
Core i5 Processor or AMD A6

RECOMMENDED
Core i7 Processor or AMD A8

 MINIMUM
Core i5 Processor or AMD A6

RECOMMENDED
Core i7 Processor or AMD A8
M1 Processor

Memory MINIMUM
8 GB RAM or Higher
MINIMUM
8 GB RAM or Higher

RECOMMENDED
16 GB RAM

Hard Drive MINIMUM
256 GB SSD

RECOMMENDED
512 GB SSD or higher

MINIMUM
256 GB

RECOMMENDED
512 GB or higher

Graphics Card MINIMUM
512 MB Video Memory or higher
MINIMUM
512 MB Video Memory or higher
Screen 13” or Larger (Laptops)
17” or Larger (Desktops)
13” or Larger (Laptops)
17” or Larger (Desktops)
Webcam Integrated or External Webcam 720p or Higher Integrated or External Webcam 720p or Higher
Microphone Integrated Microphone or External USB/Bluetooth Mic Integrated Microphone or External USB/Bluetooth Mic
Wireless Networking MINIMUM
802.11n

RECOMMENDED
802.11 AC

MINIMUM
802.11n

RECOMMENDED
802.11 AC

Browser (NBME Exams) Microsoft Edge Chromium
(legacy Edge is not supported)
Safari 9 or higher
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari 9 or higher
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Residence Broadband Internet MINIMUM
Upload/Download
768Kbps/1.5Mbps

RECOMMENDED
Upload/Download
2Mbps/4Mbps

MINIMUM
Upload/Download
768Kbps/1.5Mbps

RECOMMENDED
Upload/Download
2Mbps/4Mbps

Warranty 4 Years Parts & Labor 3 Years Parts & Labor
AppleCare
Internet Speed Stable Internet with Download Speed of 25 Mbps or Higher  Stable Internet with Download Speed of 25 Mbps or Higher
Virus Protection Software Antivirus software such as McAfee, Norton, Kaspersky,
Bitdefender, TrendMicro
Antivirus software such as McAfee, Norton, Kaspersky,
Bitdefender, TrendMicro
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