Technology requirements
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Technology | Minimum Requirements & Recommendations |
Device | Apple Desktop “Mac Mini” or Apple Laptop “Macbook Air” |
CPU | Apple Silicon M1 or greater (Intel-based Mac computers are not suitable) |
Internal Storage | Minimum - 500GB or greater Solid-State Drive (SSD) with 250GB free space Recommended - 1TB SSD |
Memory | Minimum - 8GB Memory Recommended - 16GB Memory |
Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge (Safari is not a suitable browser) |
Operating System | macOS Ventura or the latest version of macOS (pre-release/beta versions are not suitable) |
Accessories | Keyboard and Mouse; Webcam; and Microphone and Speakers (headset recommended) |
Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 (1080p) |
Internet | 15Mbps down/5Mbps up (minimum); 50Mbps down/10Mbps (recommended) |
IMPORTANT
For effective operation, the computer must have an Intel i3 9th generation processor or higher. Anything less may lead to performance issues with Microsoft Teams, including frequent freezing during classes. Additionally, multitasking with applications such as Microsoft Word alongside Teams could result in system instability without a suitable processor. When idle, Windows typically consumes at least 2 GB of RAM, potentially increasing to 4 GB when running Microsoft Teams. Google Chrome can use between 500 MB to 1 GB of RAM. Systems often experience significant slowdowns or freezing when RAM usage exceeds 80%, as ongoing applications continue to demand resources, leading to potential crashes.
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Additionally, Proctorio, our remote proctoring application, requires at least 2GB of free memory to ensure smooth functioning during exams. |
A minimum of 16 GB of RAM is recommended. With Windows 10 or 11, approximately 4 GB of RAM is used for basic operations, occupying half of the RAM on an 8 GB system. This configuration could lead to performance issues during class activities or while completing schoolwork. An 8 GB RAM setup is generally insufficient, as Windows 10 or 11 and Google Chrome together can consume up to 5 GB, leaving limited capacity for additional tasks. Performance degradation typically begins when usage exceeds 6 GB of RAM. Solid State Drives (SSDs) are recommended for systems running Windows 11 to reduce boot and wake times, which otherwise could extend from 3 to 5 minutes. SSDs also enhance the loading speed of other applications.
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