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 |
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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 |