Online technology requirements
Generally, any computer manufactured within the last 5 years should meet the hardware/software requirements necessary for your success in Northwestern College's online classes. Although tablets are often used, we recommend having a computer available for easier assignment submission. Specifically:
| Requirement | PC | MAC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows 7 preferable | OS 10.6 or higher (Snow Leopard) |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher |
| System memory | 2 GB Ram | 2 GB Ram |
| Hard drive | 80 GB | 80 GB |
| Peripherals | Headset with microphone, webcam, speakers (recommended for some courses) |
Headset with microphone, webcam, speakers (recommended for some courses) |
| Internet connection | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband |
| Browser | Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, most recent update | Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, most recent update |
| Antivirus | Antivirus software of student's choice | Antivirus software of student's choice |
| Software | Microsoft Office 7 | Microsoft Office 7 |
| Plug-ins | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java, Flash & Shockwave Players | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java, Flash & Shockwave Players |
