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University Technology

Student Computer Recommendations

The following recommendations are for students only. Recommendations for employees can be found under Faculty/Staff Resources.

University Technology recommends the following minimum requirements for student-owned computers brought to campus. The uTech Support Center has certified Apple and Dell technicians on staff that can repair or assist with all Dell and Apple general repair needs .

Minimum Computer Recommendations

We recommend that all computersÌý(laptops/notebooks and desktop computers) have the following minimum specifications:

    • Microsoft Windows Running Windows 10 or later, Intel Core i5 or higher processor; 12 GB RAM, 256 GB M2 or SSD (minimum) hard drive; Intel/AMD/nVideo (dedicated/discreet for laptops), Gigabit Ethernet network card/adaptor running the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
    • Apple MacOS Running Mac OSX 12 or later, Intel Core i5 or higher processor; 12 GB RAM, 256 GB M2 or SSD (minimum) hard drive; Intel/AMD/nVideo (dedicated/discreet for laptops), Gigabit Ethernet network card/adaptor running the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Looking to Purchase a New Computer?

Discounted computers and hardware can be purchased online:

  • Ìý(negotiated discounts for both WIU students and employees)
  • Ìý(educational institution discount for both WIU students and employees)

**If you are taking or plan to take fully-online classes, we do not recommend Chromebooks or Windows 10S.

Software Recommendations