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| Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor/CPU | i3 Series (10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | i3 Series (10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | i3 Series (10th gen or newer), Ultra 3 series, or AMD Equivalent | i5 Series (14th gen or newer), Ultra 5 series, or AMD Equivalent | M3 | M4 | M3 | M4 |
| Memory/RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive/Storage | 250 GB | 512 GB SSD | 250 GB | 512 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD | 256 - 512 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 256 - 512 GB SSD |
| Display | 20" | 27" | 13" | 15.6" | 12.3" | 12.3" - 13.5" | 24" | 24" | 14" | 14" - 16" |
| Video Card | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics or dedicated graphics card. | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Supported macOS (most recent 3 releases by Apple) | Latest macOS | Supported macOS (most recent 3 releases by Apple) | Latest macOS |
| Network Adapter | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Warranty | 3-year Basic | 3-year Basic | 3-year Basic + Accidental Damage | 3-year Basic + Accidental Damage | 2-year + Accidental Damage | 3-year + Accidental Damage | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare+ Protection Plan | 3-year AppleCare+ Protection Plan |
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| Battery Backups (UPS) | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| External Audio | Optional | Speakers | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Speakers | Optional | Optional |
| Webcam | HD Webcam w/Microphone | HD Webcam w/Microphone | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated | HD Webcam w/Microphone or integrated |
| Covers/Cases | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional | Optional | Type Cover Keyboard | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional |
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It is recommended for all computers to have a reputable, commercially-available anti-virus software installed. Most new computers come with a trial copy of anti-virus software, but when it expires the computer becomes vulnerable. It is important to use a non-trial version of an anti-virus. In addition, all personally-owned computers should be regularly scanned for spyware with a legitimate anti-spyware program such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. For further information on viruses, please refer to the Help Desk's article.
Adopted 403/12/25/24
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