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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:
    1. Windows 10 and Windows 11
    2. Mac 13 Ventura
    3. Chrome OS 131 or higher 
  • Browsers:
    1. Safari 18.1 (minimum)
    2. Chrome 131 (minimum)
    3. Microsoft Edge 131 (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? 
  • 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].