What are our Computer Requirements?

Students will require an internet ready computer system with the below requirements to participate in online courses. General internet/computer knowledge (i.e. email, ability to save files, install programs and related applications) is an asset.

Software/Hardware	Required	Recommended
Operating System	Desktop: Microsoft Windows - Windows 10 or newer; Tablet & Mobile: Microsoft Surface - Windows 10	Windows 10 or newer;
Internet Browser	Google Chrome V 80 or newer, Microsoft Edge 44 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 73 or newer, Apple Safari 9 or newer	Google Chrome 80 or newer, Microsoft Edge 44 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 73 or newer, Apple Safari 9 or newer
Processor	Multi Core (i5 or Higher)	Multi Core (i5 or Higher)
Java	Enabled	Enabled
Cookies	Enabled	Enabled
IMPORTANT NOTE: PC is recommended, however, if you opt to use an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, you may require Boot Camp installation with Windows 10 which enables your device to run in Windows mode. Version 1809 or greater is available for students at Azure for Education using your college credentials. For assistance with Boot Camp installation/configuration please use Apple Support .

For Enterprise Web Development Program Computer Requirements Click Here

To ensure your computer meets all requirements please use our System Check tool.

ChromeBooks are NOT compatible with Lockdown Browser or Respondus Monitor

Plugins and Utilities

Click here to view our Plugins and Utilities page which allows you to directly link to specific websites to download plugins.

For additional assistance contact the Help Desk. Please refer to College of the North Atlantic's BYOD document for further program specific details.