Laptop Recommendations (Students)
Minimum Laptop Specifications
The following are the minimum recommended specifications:
Hardware - Windows or Mac
- Processor - Intel Core i5 or higher
- RAM - 8GB RAM or higher
- Storage - 256GB or higher
- Wireless capability
- Webcam and microphone
- OPTIONAL - Ethernet port, or a USB-Ethernet port adapter, which would allow you to get an Ethernet connection, when needed
Windows
- Windows 10 - Home or above
- Microsoft Office
- Get Office365 for free
- Security software with an up-to-date virus definition file
- Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge
Mac
- OS Mojave or above
- Microsoft Office
- Get Office365 for free
- Security software with an up-to-date virus definition file
- Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge
NOTE *** Please check with your School or Program to see if there are any additional hardware requirements.
NOTE *** Pacific Technology does not recommend Chromebooks for any undergraduate or graduate programs.
Support
IT Help Desk staff are available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday to provide consultation and support.
Extended support is available after hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and on weekends.
Stockton Help Desk
- 209.946.7400
- helpdesk@PACIFIC.EDU
Sacramento Help Desk
- 916.739.7325
- SacHelpdesk@PACIFIC.EDU
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