BYOD Device Requirements
Hardware Requirements
- Device with keyboard
- 8 GB of RAM recommended (4 GB minimum)
- 128GB HDD minimum
- Not a preferred device: IPad and Tablet
Software Requirements
- Operating System:
- Windows 10 and Windows 11, no Windows 10S.
- Directions to switch out of Windows 10 S mode: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/switching-out-of-s-mode-in-windows-10-4f56d9be-99ec-6983-119f-031bfb28a307
- Mac 11 Big Sur
- Windows 10 and Windows 11, no Windows 10S.
- Browsers:
- Safari 17 (minimum)
- Chrome 120 (minimum)
- Firefox 121 (minimum)
- Microsoft Edge 120 (minimum)
Other Items to Consider
- A protective case is highly recommended.
- Laptop weight and size (carried all day to classes)
- Is there a warranty if the device is damaged? Is it covered under homeowner's insurance?
- Antivirus needed? At no cost, students can download the Avast https://www.avast.com/en-us/index) or AVG https://www.avg.com.
- A list of required and suggested applications is available here. This includes information on how to access free downloads of Office.
- If a problem occurs with the device at home or at school, a loaner from ZCS is available.
Although ZCS does not recommend a brand of laptop, if you have a questions about a device you are considering, please email us at [email protected].